Research shows that trust in science has significantly declined among Republican voters, rising from 14% to 38% expressing little faith in scientists since April 2020.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the politicization of medicine and public health, consequently eroding trust in physicians and hospitals among the public.
A major study indicated that trust in healthcare professionals plummeted from 71.5% in April 2020 to just 40.1% by January 2024, demonstrating a profound shift.
This crisis of trust is particularly pronounced among conservatives, with research highlighting an increasing skepticism toward scientific authorities and public health guidance.
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