Event

Please join us for the Food for Thought Talks Series Fall 2024 with the Asian American Studies Undergraduate Research Fellows 2024-2025. 

ASAM Fellow Maliha Rahman presents: Medical Misinformation on Social Media: Impact on Bangladeshis and Bangladeshis Americans

Lunch will be provided for all registrants! Please RSVP  and join us in person or  join us by Zoom here!

Bio: Maliha Rahman is a rising senior studying Health and Societies and Biology and minoring in Asian American Studies and Chemistry. One day, she hopes to pursue a career in which she able to use all that she learnt by providing equitable health care to immigrant families in the US. 

Abstract: 

This research project investigates the prevalence and impact of medical misinformation within social media forums catering to the Bangladeshi and Bangladeshi American communities. The study will examine common topics of misinformation, the efficacy of existing measures to combat misinformation, and the associated implications on healthcare trust. Through analyzing data from popular social media platforms, the research seeks to provide insights into strategies for addressing misinformation and fostering greater trust in healthcare information among these populations.