Mendonça Ana Valéria Machado, de Sousa Maria Fátima
Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade de Brasília Brasília, DF Brasil Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brasil.
Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2025 Apr 18;49:e14. doi: 10.26633/RPSP.2025.14. eCollection 2025.
The objective of this article is to analyze the contemporary challenges facing digital health, focusing on literacy, media education, and the prevention of disinformation. The study shows that strengthening digital literacy is crucial to empowering health professionals and citizens, enabling them to critically navigate the digital environment and identify reliable information. The results indicate the need for multisectoral collaboration and public policies that prioritize digital inclusion and media education, promoting a safe information environment. It is recommended to implement comprehensive training policies, use advanced technologies to monitor disinformation, and implement specific strategies to reduce inequalities in access to digital technologies. The conclusion is that overcoming these challenges will require continuous efforts between governments, health professionals, educators, and civil society to strengthen public trust and achieve digital resilience.
本文的目的是分析数字健康面临的当代挑战，重点关注数字素养、媒体教育和虚假信息的预防。研究表明，加强数字素养对于增强卫生专业人员和公民的能力至关重要，使他们能够批判性地应对数字环境并识别可靠信息。结果表明需要多部门合作以及优先考虑数字包容和媒体教育的公共政策，以促进安全的信息环境。建议实施全面的培训政策，利用先进技术监测虚假信息，并实施具体战略以减少数字技术获取方面的不平等。结论是，克服这些挑战需要政府、卫生专业人员、教育工作者和民间社会持续努力，以增强公众信任并实现数字韧性。
