CORONAVIRUS INFECTION: OBJECTIVE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION IS THE BEST REMEDY

The unexpected outbreak of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) brought many doubts and uncertainties to the world population. As it is a recent disease, information about its transmission, symptoms and treatment is updated every day. In addition to this scenario of uncertainties, the large amount of false news, whose spread is facilitated through greater access to the internet and derived tools, such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram. Considering these aspects, the correct, objective, timely and updated information on health and, notably, on medicines and therapeutics, is necessary to provide more security to the population and to promote the appropriate and safe use of medicines. There are several health professionals who can perform important activities at this time, including pharmacists, doctors, nurses, in addition to other professionals who are experts in epidemiology, have a key role in providing health information and education. Thus, the research group Access to Medicines and Responsible Use (AMUR), from the Faculty of Ceilândia, proposes this project that aims to critically analyze the scientific literature on various aspects related to COVID-19 and, from that, to develop educational materials , in the form of brochures, newsletters and alerts, disseminated by electronic means. The idea is to supply the population with objective and correct information and help them with preventive measures and health care, related to COVID-19. from the Faculty of Ceilândia, proposes this project, which aims to critically analyze the scientific literature on various aspects related to COVID-19 and, from there, develop educational materials, in the form of brochures, newsletters and alerts, disseminated by electronic means. The idea is to supply the population with objective and correct information and help them with preventive measures and health care, related to COVID-19. from the Faculty of Ceilândia, proposes this project, which aims to critically analyze the scientific literature on various aspects related to COVID-19 and, from there, develop educational materials, in the form of brochures, newsletters and alerts, disseminated by electronic means. The idea is to supply the population with objective and correct information and help them with preventive measures and health care, related to COVID-19.