The Quality of Short Videos as a Source of Coronary Heart Disease Information on TikTok: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death worldwide and imposes a significant economic burden. TikTok has risen as a favored platform within the social media sphere for disseminating CHD-related information and stands as a pivotal resource for patients seeking knowledge about CHD. However, the quality of such content on TikTok remains largely unexplored.

Objective

This study aims to assess the quality of information conveyed in TikTok CHD-related videos.

Methods

A comprehensive cross-sectional study was undertaken on TikTok videos related to CHD. The sources of the videos were identified and analyzed. The comprehensiveness of content was assessed through 6 questions addressing the definition, signs and symptoms, risk factors, evaluation, mana

SUBMITTER: Gong X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11408897 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature