Evaluation of Douyin Short Videos on Mammography in China: Quality and Reliability Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor and the fifth leading cause of cancer death worldwide, imposing a significant disease burden in China. Mammography is a key method for breast cancer screening, particularly for early diagnosis. Douyin, a popular social media platform, is increasingly used for sharing health information, but the quality and reliability of mammography-related videos remain unexamined.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the information quality and reliability of mammography videos on Douyin.

Methods

In October 2023, a search using the Chinese keywords for "mammography" and "mammography screening" was conducted on Douyin. From 200 retrieved videos, 136 mammography-related videos were selected for analysis. Basic video informa

SUBMITTER: Yang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11864564 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature