Short video platforms as sources of health information about HPV vaccine: A content and quality analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Numerous HPV vaccine-related videos are available on Kwai, Bilibili, and TikTok; however, their quality and professionalism vary considerably. This study evaluates the quality and reliability of HPV vaccine-related videos on these platforms to offer Chinese-speaking users a reference for informed vaccination decisions.

Method

A keyword search for the top 100 relevant videos on "HPV vaccine" was performed on Kwai, Bilibili, and TikTok, yielding a total of 238 eligible videos. A comparative analysis was conducted on video characteristics, uploader profiles, content categories, uploader attitudes, and public responses. The Global Quality Score (GQS) and the modified DISCERN (mDISCERN) instrument were applied to assess video quality and reliability.

Result

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SUBMITTER: Su L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12437182 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature