Entre política, mídia e saúde: a mediação da politização da pandemia de covid-19 pelo Jornal Nacional e Jornal da Record

Abstract

From the outset, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a public health and political issue, impacting population attitudes and behaviors. In Brazil, its politicization by former President Bolsonaro exacerbated this dynamic, influencing both information consumption and individual actions regarding the disease. This study analyzes the mediation of media exposure, highlighting the role of the country’s main television news programs, Jornal Nacional and Jornal da Record, in shaping perceptions and behaviors towards COVID-19. The results indicate that part of the political influence on the pandemic was mediated by exposure to the newscasts, underscoring the need for a comprehensive understanding of the interactions between health, politics, and media.