Covid-19 and infodemic: information practices of groups in a situation of vulnerability 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 upset the daily lives of the inhabitants of Quebec, just like the inhabitants of the planet. The pandemic has been accompanied by a steady stream 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 harmful repercussions for some people. Excess information can generate fear, anxiety, mistrust of health authorities, lead to dangerous practices that can lead to death, or even non-compliance with preventive practices. Informational 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 public health authorities do not reach certain groups in situations of vulnerability to COVID-19, such as seniors (60 years and over), young adults (18-25 years), members of cultural communities and members of Aboriginal communities living in urban areas. This is why it is important to identify the information practices of these different groups. The results will make it possible to guide the communication activities of public health authorities to better adapt to the needs of groups in situations of vulnerability to COVID-19, thus making it possible to reach them more equitably and promote adherence to the recommended measures.]