Covid-19 and infodemic: information practices of groups vulnerable to COVID-19 in Quebec in the context of a pandemic.

Google translate: The historic measures put in place to protect the population from COVID-19 have disrupted the daily lives of the inhabitants of Quebec, just like the inhabitants of the planet. The pandemic has been accompanied by a continuous flow of information to such an extent that the WHO uses the term "infodemic" to describe information overload. This proliferation of information accentuated by social media can have negative repercussions for some people. The surplus of information can generate fear, anxiety, generate mistrust with regard to health authorities, generate dangerous practices that can lead to death, or even non-compliance with preventive practices. Information practices are strongly influenced by the socio-economic level, the level of education, the cultural origin or even the place of residence. Thus, the messages of the public health authorities do not reach certain groups in situations of vulnerability to COVID-19 such as seniors (60 years and +), young adults (18-25 years), members of cultural communities and others. members of indigenous communities living in urban areas. This is why it is important to identify the information practices of these different groups. The results will help guide the communication activities of public health authorities to better adapt to the needs of groups in a situation of vulnerability to COVID-19, thus making it possible to reach them more equitably and promote adherence to the recommended measures.]