YouTube, Bilibili, and TikTok serve as important stroke-relevant information sources: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Stroke remains a huge disease burden source on a global scale due to its high prevalence rate and mortality. Social media platforms serve as significant health-relevant information dissemination channels. However, the role of social media platforms in stroke-relevant information spread has not been established well. The aim of this study is to explore the role of social media platforms in stroke-relevant information spread.

Methods

To conduct this cross-sectional study, stroke-related videos were collected from YouTube, Bilibili, and TikTok. The quality of included videos was assessed by using the Global Quality Scale (GQS), Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), and Modified DISCERN score systems. A guideline-based content analysis was performe

SUBMITTER: Shu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12827908 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature