June 17, 2022
Bulletin interne de l'Institut Pasteur
The role of social sciences in the response to an epidemic: the example of the COVID-19 pandemic
A lesser known but equally crucial dimension in managing and responding to an epidemic is social sciences in health, which can shed light on populations' understanding, perception and acceptance of the risks associated with diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. As the disease spread across the planet, clear differences in perception by populations were observed in different countries, creating fertile ground for investigation for researchers specializing in social sciences applied to health.