Observational analysis uncovers links between conspiracy beliefs and health behaviours in Burkina Faso, suggesting improved communication strategies are needed.
Our findings underscore the need for medium-to long-term policies aimed at restoring and perpetuating trust in institutions and curbing conspiracy beliefs for fighting future pandemics. In short term, health promotion campaigns should be channelled through the sources of information in which individuals have the greatest confidence such as religious and traditional leaders.
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