Modern methods of sanitary and hygienic education in the activities of the Center for Hygienic Education of the Population of Rospotrebnadzor during the spread of the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in the Russian Federation

Introduction. Analysis and generalization of the experience of the Center for Hygiene Education of the Population of Rospotrebnadzor in the development and implementation of modern methods and digital tools for sanitary and hygiene education aimed at the prevention and containment of the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Purpose. Summary of the work carried out by the Center for Hygienic Education of the Population of Rospotrebnadzor during the spread of the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 on the implementation of sanitary and educational activities using modern information and communication technologies.

Materials and methods. The study is based on a retrospective analysis of the activities of the Center for Hygiene Education of the Population of Rospotrebnadzor from 2020 to 2022. To determine effective communication channels, a sociological survey was conducted with 5,000 respondents assessing their level of trust in various sources of information about COVID-19. Content analysis, web analytics, and evaluation of the implementation of digital solutions were used.

Results. A high level of significance has been established for modern methods of sanitary and hygienic education as an integral part of a complex of anti-epidemic and preventive measures aimed at reducing the rate of spread of infection in the Russian Federation.

Research limitations. The study is based on retrospective data on the activities of the Center for Hygiene Education of the Population of Rospotrebnadzor for 2020–2022.

Conclusion. In the context of the epidemic crisis, sanitary and hygiene education based on digital technologies and targeted communication strategies has become an effective component of the system of anti-epidemic and preventive measures.

Compliance with ethical standards. The study does not require the submission of a biomedical ethics committee opinion.

Funding. The study had no sponsorship.

Conflict of interest. The author declares no conflict of interest.

Received: April 18, 2025 / Revised: July 4, 2025 / Accepted: October 8, 2025 / Published: December 17, 2025

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