The reliability and quality analysis of health information about <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> on WeChat official accounts.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) has drawn considerable attention because of its high infection rate. Although WeChat Official accounts (WOAs) have become a prevalent source of public health information, the reliability and scientific validity of H. pylori-related content on the platform remain uncertain. Therefore, this study aimed to systematically evaluate the reliability and quality of health information on H. pylori disseminated through WOAs and propose evidence-based strategies for enhancing the standard of online health information.

Methods

Articles containing the keywords "" or "" (Chinese for H. pylori) were retrieved from the WeChat platform. After selection, a total of 115 articles were included in this study. Subsequently,

SUBMITTER: Shu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12857560 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature