Evaluating the Knowledge and Information-Seeking Behaviors of People Living With Multiple Sclerosis: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The internet has emerged as a primary source of health-related information for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). However, given the abundance of misinformation found on the web, this behavior may pose a significant threat to internet users.

Objective

This study aims to explore the knowledge and information-seeking behavior of people living with MS followed at a specialized MS clinic where education is a cornerstone of care.

Methods

This cross-sectional survey-based study comprised 20 true or false statements, covering both scientific facts and popular misinformation about MS treatments. A "scientific fact score" and a "misinformation score" were calculated by attributing a scoring system to each point in the survey: +1 point was attributed to corr

SUBMITTER: Duguay V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11897666 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature