Between politics, media, and health
How Jornal Nacional and Jornal da Record mediated the politicization of the COVID-19 pandemic
Keywords:
Covid-19, politização, telejornais, MediaçãoAbstract
From the outset, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a public health and political issue, impacting population attitudes and behaviors. In Brazil, its politicization by former President Bolsonaro exacerbated this dynamic, influencing
both information consumption and individual actions regarding the disease. This study analyzes the mediation of media exposure, highlighting the role of the country’s main television news programs, Jornal Nacional and Jornal da Record, in shaping perceptions and behaviors towards COVID-19. The results indicate that part of the political influence on the pandemic was mediated by exposure to
the newscasts, underscoring the need for a comprehensive understanding of the interactions between health, politics, and media.
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