A quality analysis of thyroid cancer videos available on TikTok.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thyroid cancer (TC) is becoming an increasing public health problem worldwide. TikTok is a global video-sharing social media app, which can be a source of information on TC. However, the information quality of these videos remains unknown.

Methods

A search of TikTok was performed with the term ""and "" ("thyroid cancer" and "thyroid neoplasm" in Chinese). Videos included were independently assessed using six predefined questions for content scores and DISCERN scale for information quality, while the video popularity index (VPI) was also calculated. A correlation analysis was performed among duration, presence of animation, VPI, DISCERN scores, and content scores.

Results

A total of 56 videos were finally included, of which 49 were uploaded by physicians, 4

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10076716 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature