April 2022 PMID 36962176

Assessment of COVID-19 data reporting in 100+ websites and apps in India.

Varun Vasudevan, Abeynaya Gnanasekaran, Bhavik Bansal, Chandrakant Lahariya, Giridara Gopal Parameswaran, James Zou

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Peak: 11 in Apr 2022
across 2 sources since Apr 2022

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Apr 2022 – Jun 2023

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What people are saying

The overall social discussions convey a consensus on the urgency of fixing data reporting gaps, using phrases like 'patchy reporting,' 'underreporting,' and 'media shortcomings,' which reflect concern and a desire for accountability. The tone varies from supportive to mildly critical, emphasizing the importance of accurate health data for managing the pandemic effectively.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of transparent COVID-19 data reporting in India and generally support the article’s findings on gaps in data quality.

InterestHigh interest

The posts display high interest by emphasizing the need for better reporting and referencing policy implications, showing active concern about public health transparency.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific issues like undercounting, granular data gaps, and media reporting, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful engagement with the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight the significance of improved reporting, the impact appears moderate as they call for reforms rather than presenting direct policy changes or solutions.

Abstract in brief

  • India ranks among the top three countries in COVID-19 cases and deaths, making the need for accurate and transparent reporting crucial for managing the pandemic effectively.
  • A study analyzing over a hundred government platforms revealed significant gaps in detailed data on COVID-19 surveillance, vaccination, and bed availability, with limited information provided on age, gender, and comorbidities of cases and deaths.
  • There is a notable lack of comprehensive reporting on vaccination data and adverse events related to immunization, indicating an urgent need for improved transparency and accountability in COVID-19 data reporting in India.

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One Health Trust
@OneHealthTrust · X

Out in @PLOSGPH, researchers, including OHT's @giridar100, systematically analyze the quality of reporting of COVID-19 data on Indian government platforms. Find the article here: https://t.co/8Ku4iNewHR #GlobalHealth, #CovidinIndia, #CovidData

Apr 18, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,575 followers View post →
PLOS Global Public Health
@PLOSGPH · X

NEW: Varun Vasudevan, Abeynaya Gnanasekaran et al systematically analyzed the quality of reporting of COVID-19 data in over one hundred government platforms (web and mobile) from India. https://t.co/UJnWTo7P8P https://t.co/dDSNOWyExQ

Apr 18, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 11,029 followers View post →
CDDEP
@CDDEP · X

Out in @PLOSGPH, researchers, including OHT's @giridar100, systematically analyzed the quality of reporting of COVID-19 data on Indian government platforms. Find the article here: https://t.co/QmOJh2fTPI #GlobalHealth, #CovidinIndia, #CovidData

Apr 18, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 8,631 followers View post →
CDDEP
@CDDEP · X

This week's digest features OHT research published in @PLOSGPH that makes an argument for more comprehensive and transparent reporting of COVID-19 data in India. Find the article here: https://t.co/RMTzCNBohF More from the digest here: https://t.co/MaBBb63OOQ #GlobalHealth

Apr 27, 2022 · 2 likes · 8,631 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

@Banjotkaur @RameshPV2010 @IASassociation @nytimes @d_s_thakur @GorwayGlobal @grumpeoldman @deralteGaukler @chiruchat @RemaNagarajan @PriyankaPulla @abledoc @MoHFW_INDIA @ICMRDELHI @NITIAayog @WHO @ChinmayTumbe And don't forget pathetic media reporting of the pandemic. "Amid ⬆️ concerns of undercounting cases & deaths in IND, results highlight patchy reporting of granular data among reported cases & deaths" https://t.co/bdMggcNyjT via @DevanVarun & @giridar100 et al @BhramarBioStat https://t.co/XlM9Ssy1mv

Apr 23, 2022 · 3 shares · 32,290 followers View post →
Dr PV Ramesh
@RameshPV2010 · X

RT @pash22: @Banjotkaur @RameshPV2010 @IASassociation @nytimes @d_s_thakur @GorwayGlobal @grumpeoldman @deralteGaukler @chiruchat @RemaNaga…

Apr 23, 2022 · 3 shares · 25,789 followers View post →

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CDDEP
@CDDEP · X

This week's digest features OHT research published in @PLOSGPH that makes an argument for more comprehensive and transparent reporting of COVID-19 data in India. Find the article here: https://t.co/RMTzCNBohF More from the digest here: https://t.co/MaBBb63OOQ #GlobalHealth

Apr 27, 2022 · 2 likes · 8,631 followers View post →
One Health Trust
@OneHealthTrust · X

This week's digest features OHT research published in @PLOSGPH that makes an argument for more comprehensive and transparent reporting of COVID-19 data in India. Find the article here: https://t.co/dL1SeO27jD More from the digest here: https://t.co/B1oCSyoxv6 #GlobalHealth

Apr 27, 2022 · 1,575 followers View post →
Murali
@grumpeoldman · X

RT @pash22: @Banjotkaur @RameshPV2010 @IASassociation @nytimes @d_s_thakur @GorwayGlobal @grumpeoldman @deralteGaukler @chiruchat @RemaNaga…

Apr 23, 2022 · 3 shares · 8,393 followers View post →
Dr PV Ramesh
@RameshPV2010 · X

RT @pash22: @Banjotkaur @RameshPV2010 @IASassociation @nytimes @d_s_thakur @GorwayGlobal @grumpeoldman @deralteGaukler @chiruchat @RemaNaga…

Apr 23, 2022 · 3 shares · 25,789 followers View post →
Dinesh S. Thakur
@d_s_thakur · X

RT @pash22: @Banjotkaur @RameshPV2010 @IASassociation @nytimes @d_s_thakur @GorwayGlobal @grumpeoldman @deralteGaukler @chiruchat @RemaNaga…

Apr 23, 2022 · 3 shares · 18,539 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

@Banjotkaur @RameshPV2010 @IASassociation @nytimes @d_s_thakur @GorwayGlobal @grumpeoldman @deralteGaukler @chiruchat @RemaNagarajan @PriyankaPulla @abledoc @MoHFW_INDIA @ICMRDELHI @NITIAayog @WHO @ChinmayTumbe And don't forget pathetic media reporting of the pandemic. "Amid ⬆️ concerns of undercounting cases & deaths in IND, results highlight patchy reporting of granular data among reported cases & deaths" https://t.co/bdMggcNyjT via @DevanVarun & @giridar100 et al @BhramarBioStat https://t.co/XlM9Ssy1mv

Apr 23, 2022 · 3 shares · 32,290 followers View post →
Giridara Gopal Parameswaran
@giridar100 · X

RT @CDDEP: Out in @PLOSGPH, researchers, including OHT's @giridar100, systematically analyzed the quality of reporting of COVID-19 data on…

Apr 19, 2022 · 1 share · 1,517 followers View post →
Julia Robinson
@JuliaE_Robinson · X

RT @PLOSGPH: NEW: Varun Vasudevan, Abeynaya Gnanasekaran et al systematically analyzed the quality of reporting of COVID-19 data in over on…

Apr 18, 2022 · 1 share · 1,637 followers View post →
PLOS Global Public Health
@PLOSGPH · X

NEW: Varun Vasudevan, Abeynaya Gnanasekaran et al systematically analyzed the quality of reporting of COVID-19 data in over one hundred government platforms (web and mobile) from India. https://t.co/UJnWTo7P8P https://t.co/dDSNOWyExQ

Apr 18, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 11,029 followers View post →
CDDEP
@CDDEP · X

Out in @PLOSGPH, researchers, including OHT's @giridar100, systematically analyzed the quality of reporting of COVID-19 data on Indian government platforms. Find the article here: https://t.co/QmOJh2fTPI #GlobalHealth, #CovidinIndia, #CovidData

Apr 18, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 8,631 followers View post →
One Health Trust
@OneHealthTrust · X

Out in @PLOSGPH, researchers, including OHT's @giridar100, systematically analyze the quality of reporting of COVID-19 data on Indian government platforms. Find the article here: https://t.co/8Ku4iNewHR #GlobalHealth, #CovidinIndia, #CovidData

Apr 18, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,575 followers View post →