Importância das redes sociais como ferramentas de educação em saúde frente ao tratamento farmacológico da COVID-19 e as vacinas para prevenção do SARS-CoV-2

Abstract

News about COVID-19 is quickly published and shared on social media. Because they are easily accessible and this is a new disease, it is necessary to carry out health education through reliable information and up-to-date scientific evidence. In this sense, the objective of this research is to analyze the importance of social networks as health education tools about the pharmacological treatment of COVID19 and vaccines for the prevention of SARS-CoV-2. The methodology used comprised a descriptive and applied study, with a quali-quantitative approach, from publications on a public profile on the social network Instagram, data collection and analysis through Instagram insights. From the realization of 28 publications addressing pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, contraindications, drug interactions, effects and adverse reactions, toxicity and update on the pharmacological treatment of COVID-19, and studies of efficacy and information of the main vaccines for the prevention of SARS-CoV- 2, it was realized that it is possible to carry out health education in a virtual way, using social networks as tools to disseminate knowledge and promote health.