Assessing the Quality and Accuracy of Syphilis-related Content on TikTok and YouTube: A Comprehensive Analysis.

Autor:	Alkhodair R, Alfawzan A; Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., Alharthi S; Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., AlOmair A; Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., Alqerafi A; Dermatology and dermatological surgery department, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., Alfaleh A; Dermatology and dermatological surgery department, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Sexually transmitted diseases [Sex Transm Dis] 2024 Oct 29. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 29.
DOI:	10.1097/OLQ.0000000000002090
Abstrakt:	Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including syphilis, pose a significant public health challenge. The advent of social media platforms has revolutionized health information dissemination, with YouTube and TikTok emerging as prominent sources. However, concerns persist regarding the reliability of syphilis-related content on these platforms. This study aimed to evaluate the quality and accuracy of syphilis-related content on TikTok and YouTube, employing established tools such as DISCERN, Accuracy in Digital-health Instrument (ANDI), and Global Quality Scale (GQS). Methodology: We conducted a thorough search on TikTok and YouTube on November 26, 2023, using the keyword "syphilis." Inclusion criteria comprised videos in English, less than 20 minutes in duration, and relevance to syphilis. Two dermatologists independently rated 98 eligible videos using DISCERN, ANDI, and GQS. Statistical analyses included Chi-square tests, mean comparisons, and interclass correlation. Results: TikTok videos exhibited higher mean views (222,519 ± 412,746) compared to YouTube (127,527 ± 223,622). However, TikTok videos had lower mean GQS (2.3 ± 0.9), ANDI (2.19 ± 0.99), and DISCERN (28.7 ± 6.56) scores compared to YouTube (GQS: 2.9 ± 1.1, ANDI: 2.90 ± 0.97, DISCERN: 38.8 ± 9). Non-professional uploaders were 40.8% on TikTok, while YouTube were (53.1%). Conclusion: This study reveals disparities in the quality and accuracy of syphilis-related content on TikTok and YouTube. Despite higher popularity on TikTok, content quality, as assessed by DISCERN, ANDI, and GQS, was generally lower compared to YouTube. Targeted interventions are needed to improve the reliability of syphilis-related information on social media platforms. Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: None declared. (Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of the American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association.)
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