Social Media Big Data
Conclusion
Social media has likely been a significant contributor to the dissemination of misinformation and fear in this pandemic, particularly given the lack of information arbitration and controls of viral false information. However, several applictions of social media big data about health-related content for public health communication measures have been discussed in this study. These studies shed light on the potential positive impact and applications of social media in public health. Much is still unknown, and it would be impossible to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of social media in healthcare at this stage. The only certainty is that social media is likely to remain a prominent feature of modern life, and more research is needed to better understand this domain to amplify its positive impact and to mitigate against the negative.