The origin of YouTube videos on hereditary angioedema matters.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, potentially life-threatening condition that requires accessible and reliable information. YouTube has emerged as a significant source of health-related content, offering valuable insights while posing the risk of misinformation that warrants caution among users. The aim of this study was to evaluate the popularity, reliability, understandability, actionability, and overall quality of YouTube videos related to HAE.

Method

A search was conducted on YouTube using the term "hereditary angioedema." Videos were categorized based on their origin (health or nonhealth) and content type (medical professional education (MPE), patient education (PE), patient experience, or awareness). The quality, reliability, understandability, and acti

SUBMITTER: Korkmaz P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11924627 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature