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Introduction : People use social media and online sites as tools to get information about syphilis and other sexually transmitted diseases. Methods: We searched the term "syphilis" on YouTube on October 28, 2021, limiting results to the top 200 videos. Videos were scored using Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) by two evaluators. The inter-rater reliability (kappa) and intraclass correlation coefficient of PEMAT scores were calculated. Videos with scores > 70% are understandable or actionable. We performed bivariate analysis and multivariable regression models to assess the relationship between video characteristics and both understandable and actionable contents. Results: Of the 200 videos, 103 (51.5%) were included, 81 (78.6%) were understandable (mean score 54.1%, standard deviation (SD) 21.1), and 18 (33.3%) were actionable (mean score 60.9%, SD 32.9). In the bivariate analysis, there was a significant difference in the number of qualitative videos according to the source types, video types, audience types, and graphic types. In the multivariable analysis, the number of qualitative videos was significantly higher for "Live action/Explanation with Illustration or Photograph" graphic types, "Expert Testimonial or Education for Public" video types, and "Hospital/Physician/Non-profit" source types (p < 0.001). Conclusions: A substantial number of understandable videos were detected, but actionable videos were insufficient. However, patients should gravitate towards some video types, source types, and videos with some graphic types. Policy Implications: Uploaders should pay more attention to producing more actionable patient education materials. The use of an algorithm to access understandable videos should be suggested to viewers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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