Temporal Variations and Spatial Disparities in Public Sentiment Toward COVID-19 and Preventive Practices in the United States: Infodemiology Study of Tweets
Abstract:Background
During the COVID-19 pandemic, US public health authorities and county, state, and federal governments recommended or ordered certain preventative practices, such as wearing masks, to reduce the spread of the disease. However, individuals had divergent reactions to these preventive practices.
Objective
The purpose of this study was to understand the variations in public sentiment toward COVID-19 and the recommended or ordered preventive practi… Show more
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