Improving the Quality of Health News
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BACKGROUND Along with an increase in the generation of science and health research findings, like elsewhere, the mass media in Iran has continued more than before to disseminate the results. The scientific quality of promulgated news is not of a desirable status in terms of authenticity and accuracy. In recent years, some efforts, seemingly inadequate, have been undertaken to improve the status quo. A promotional and multi‐dimensional approach is considered to improve the status quo. Some efforts at the level of individuals producing the news such as academic and specialized trainings, and at organizational and policymaking levels seem necessary.
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