Social Media Use and Oral Health-Related Misconceptions in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social media has become a central tool in health communication, offering both opportunities and challenges. In Saudi Arabia, where platforms like WhatsApp, Snapchat, and Instagram are widely used, the quality and credibility of oral health information shared digitally remain critical issues. Misconceptions about oral health can negatively influence individuals' behaviors and oral health outcomes.

Objective

This study aimed to describe the patterns of social media use and estimate the prevalence of oral health-related misconceptions among adults in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, it assessed the associations between engagement with oral health information, self-reported oral health, and the presence and count of these misconceptions.

Methods

A cross-sectional su

SUBMITTER: BinHamdan RH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11851047 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature