Zeitschrift für Kunst- und Sozialwissenschaften

A Scoping Review of Political Leaders' COVID-19 Communication Strategies in Highly Infected Countries

Abstract

Magde Kisa

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to governments worldwide, requiring effective communication strategies to mitigate the spread of the virus and its impact on public health. This scoping review aims to examine the communication strategies adopted by political leaders in highly infected countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. By synthesizing existing literature, this review seeks to identify key themes and strategies employed by political leaders to communicate critical information to the public, manage public perceptions, and promote adherence to public health guidelines. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges for political leaders worldwide, requiring effective communication strategies to manage the crisis. This scoping review examines the communication strategies employed by political leaders in highly infected countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The review aims to identify key themes, strategies, and challenges in political communication during the pandemic, highlighting the importance of clear, transparent, and science-based messaging in combating the spread of the virus.