According to a new Annenberg Public Policy Center survey, most people are uncertain about which vaccinations are safe and recommended for pregnant people.
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AI Used for Real-Time Selection of Actionable Messages for Government and Public Health Campaigns
A new study by APPC scholars suggests that artificial intelligence can facilitate theory- and evidence-based public health message selection.
Many in U.S. Consider AI-Generated Health Information Useful and Reliable
An APPC health survey finds that 6 in 10 Americans think that AI-generated health information is somewhat or very reliable.
Survey Finds Some Confusion Over Mammogram Guidelines
Although mammograms can detect breast cancer before symptoms begin, APPC survey data reflects some confusion over when American women think they should start receiving regular mammograms.
AI Perceived More Negatively than Climate Science or Science in General
Driven by the worry that AI may have unintended consequences, the public's attitudes toward AI science are more negative than those toward general and climate science, APPC researchers find.
Many Americans Unaware High Blood Pressure Usually Has No Noticeable Symptoms
APPC survey reveals that, despite reported concern about high blood pressure, few Americans can correctly identify “high" readings.
Americans Say Benefits of MMR Vaccine for Children Outweigh Risks by Nearly 5-1
Amid a significant U.S. measles outbreak, a new APPC survey finds that many Americans do not understand the potential severity of the disease.
What Behavioral Strategies Motivate Environmental Action?
An interdisciplinary research team at APPC and Penn ran an “intervention tournament” to test strategies and learn the most effective ways for motivating people to act on climate change.
How To Get People To Share Trustworthy Information Online
New research by APPC scholars finds that people tend to share news that they find relevant to themselves or to people they know.
Do ‘Harm Reduction’ Interventions for Substance Use Lower or Raise Trust in Government?
A paper by APPC and Penn psychologists suggests that harm reduction interventions for substance use increase the public's trust in local government.