KFF Health Misinformation Tracking Poll Pilot August 22, 2023 Poll Finding The poll reveals that at least four in ten U.S. adults saying they’ve heard each of 10 specific false claims about COVID-19, reproductive health, and gun violence. While relatively small shares definitely believes the false claims, many more are uncertain about them. The survey also examines the public’s social and traditional media use and trust in sources of health information.
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from Three Years of KFF Polling March 7, 2023 Poll Finding Trust in public health officials declined over the course of the pandemic, particularly among Republicans. Over the course of the pandemic, KFF polling has found a decline in trust of public health officials – most notably among Republicans. In 2022, majorities of Democrats continued to say they have at least…
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: Pregnancy Misinformation – May 2022 May 27, 2022 Poll Finding Misinformation and confusion about the COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy is common among women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, with about three in ten saying they believe at least one false statement regarding the COVID-19 vaccines.
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: Media and Misinformation November 8, 2021 Poll Finding This report examines COVID-19 misinformation and finds that nearly eight in ten adults either believe or are unsure about at least one false statement about COVID-19 or the vaccines. It also examines the news and social media sources the public trusts for information on the virus, and the relationship between news sources and belief in misinformation.
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: What We’ve Learned April 16, 2021 Poll Finding This brief summarizes key findings and themes from the COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor project that is tracking the dynamic nature of the U.S. public’s attitudes and experiences with COVID-19 vaccination, and is based on more than 11,000 interviews conducted since December 2020.