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: "Digital Deception: The Spread of Health Misinformation Among Bangladeshis on Social Media." 

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

This work-in-progress talk will explore the prevalence and impact of medical misinformation within social media forums used by Bangladeshi and Bangladeshi American communities. By examining platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp, the research aims to identify common health-related misconceptions, analyze the mechanisms in place to combat misinformation, and assess the resulting levels of trust in the healthcare system. The study seeks to shed light on the broader implications of digital misinformation on public health and inform strategies to foster greater trust and accuracy in health communications among these communities. 

Short Bio: Maliha is a senior studying Health and Societies and Biology from Atlantic City, NJ. She is also minoring in Asian American Studies and Chemistry. She aims to break down barriers in healthcare for immigrant and low-income populations through her work in the medical field. In her free time, Maliha enjoys cooking, binge-watching K-dramas, and going on walks.