Assessing the content and quality of GI bleeding information on Bilibili, TikTok, and YouTube: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a significant clinical issue that is commonly discussed on social media platforms. Despite the widespread availability of health information videos, the quality and comprehensiveness of these videos vary greatly, posing potential risks to public health. This study evaluates the content and quality of GI bleeding-related videos on TikTok, Bilibili, and YouTube. A total of 300 GI bleeding-related videos were collected and analyzed from TikTok, Bilibili, and YouTube. The videos were categorized based on the uploader's background (health professionals vs. non-health professionals). Key metrics such as likes, comments, video duration, and quality scores (GQS, JAMA, and modified DISCERN) were compared. Simultaneously, the content of the videos was analyzed acros

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12038001 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature