Current status of short video as a source of information on lung cancer: a cross-sectional content analysis study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The morbidity and mortality rates of lung cancer continue to rise, leading to a significant disease burden. Health education on lung cancer serves as an effective approach for prevention and treatment. With the increasing popularity of the Internet, an escalating number of patients are turning to video platforms for health information. Short videos facilitate better absorption and retention of information, thus becoming the primary channel for health education communication. However, the quality of information provided in videos on these platforms remains uncertain. Therefore, this study aims to assess the information quality pertaining to lung cancer in short videos available on a Chinese video platform.

Methods

Lung cancer-related videos on two short video platf

SUBMITTER: Zhao X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11621006 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature