Table 1 Coding manual, comprising the coding schedule (the column headings indicate the dimensions to be coded) and its categories
Credibility | Type of rumour | Source of news stories | Content type | Mentions prevention? | Mentions early detection or screening exams? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Verified | Misleading | Traditional media | Real-life story | Yes | Yes |
Rumour | False connection/context | Digital media | Risk factors | No | No |
Fabricated content | Treatment | ||||
Satire | New technology | ||||
Solidarity | |||||
Educational | |||||
Complaint | |||||
Opinion |