Memes as health communication through the lens of COVID-19: a concept analysis

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作者：

Coriasco, Michael ^{[1
]}

Brittain, Angela C. ^{[2
]}

Thacker, Avie ^{[3
]}

Van Son, Catherine ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Oregon Hlth & Sci Univ, Sch Nursing, Portland, OR 97239 USA

[2] Washington State Univ, Nursing, Vancouver, WA USA

[3] Blue Ridge Community Coll, Lib, Weyers Cave, VA USA

来源：

DISCOVER PUBLIC HEALTH | 2025年 / 22卷 / 01期

关键词：

Meme; Health communication; COVID-19; Community health; Concept analysis; Social media; MEDIA; CARE;

D O I：

10.1186/s12982-025-00630-6

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

A meme is a humorous combination of imagery, video, or words that includes textual and subtextual messaging. COVID-19 saw a rise in the sharing of memes and memes used to address healthcare and surrounding social issues. We conducted a concept analysis of internet memes through the lens of health communication and the COVID-19 pandemic using Walker & Avant's (2019) framework, including background, literature review, synthesis, and summary of attributes. Our analysis utilized a review of literature from the databases Academic Search Elite, Communication & Mass Media Complete, CINAHL, PubMed, and PsycINFO, using inclusion criteria of "meme," "health communication," and "COVID". By examining memes through the lens of health communication, educators and practitioners will gain a deeper understanding of memes and how memes may support or sabotage the education of individuals, communities, and students. We identify and expand on key attributes associated with memes: virality/evolution, iteration, community in/out-grouping, and humor.

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