A Community-Based Study on Health Information and Misinformation Among Newcomers aims to strengthen newcomer communities’ abilities to access, understand, and trust reliable health information by combining research, co-design, and community engagement to develop culturally appropriate, accessible, and evidence-based tools. The overall purpose is to improve health literacy, reduce misinformation, and build sustainable pathways of trust between communities, service providers, and health systems.
Capability: Policy Research
Policy Area: Immigration and Settlement, Health
Population: Newcomers
Start Date: June 2026
Completion Date: March 2027
Sponsors: DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
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