Content Analysis of YouTube Videos on the Effect of Vitamin C on Common Cold.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the growth of the Internet, social media platforms have emerged as major sources of medical information. We assessed the reliability, quality, and accuracy of the most-viewed YouTube videos containing information on the effect of vitamin C on the common cold.

Methods

The YouTube videos were searched on August 1, 2022, using the keywords: ("ascorbic acid" OR "vitamin C" OR "Sodium Ascorbate" OR "L-ascorbic") AND "common cold". The 30 most-viewed videos were included in our study. The reliability and quality of the videos were analyzed using modified DISCERN and Global Quality Scales, respectively. When the videos included at least one correct or inaccurate scientific statement about the effect of vitamin C on the common cold, they were classified as accurate o

SUBMITTER: Park D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10667075 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature