A novel system to provide information via online YouTube videos and an evaluation of current online information about hereditary breast cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The internet, especially YouTube, has become a prominent source of health information. However, the quality and accuracy of medical content on YouTube vary, posing concerns about misinformation. This study focuses on providing reliable information about hereditary breast cancer on YouTube, given its importance for decision-making among patients and families. The study examines the quality and accessibility of such content in Japanese, where limited research has been conducted.

Methods

A nonprofit organization called BC Tube was established in May 2020 to create informative videos about breast cancer. The study analyzed 85 YouTube videos selected using the Japanese keywords "hereditary breast cancer" and "HBOC", categorized into six groups based on the source of up

SUBMITTER: Iesato A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10764382 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature