Information on Recent Monkeypox Outbreak: Systematic Search and Content Analysis of YouTube Videos.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the availability, characteristics, content, reliability, and quality of YouTube videos on the recent monkeypox outbreak.

Methods

A systematic search was carried out on YouTube using the keywords "Monkeypox" on May 31, 2022. Video-related metrics were entered into the EpiCollect5 application simultaneously while watching the videos. A total of 599 videos were taken for final analysis. On the basis of content, the videos were categorized as useful, misleading, and news updates. Standardized tools were utilized to assess the content, quality, and reliability of the useful videos.

Results

Videos attracted cumulative 16,825,261 views and 591,932 likes. A total of 272 (45.4%) videos were categorized as useful, 122 (20.4%) videos as misleading, and 205 (

SUBMITTER: Jana PK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11975649 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature