YouTube as a source of information regarding the effect of vitamin C on coronavirus disease.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

With the expansion of the internet, social media platforms have become a major source of medical information. However, medical information on online multimedia platforms is often inaccurate. In the current study, we evaluated the reliability, quality, and accuracy of the most viewed YouTube videos featuring the effects of vitamin C on COVID-19.

Methods

A search was conducted on YouTube on January 13, 2022, using the keywords ("ascorbic acid" OR "vitamin C" OR "sodium ascorbate" OR "L-ascorbic") AND ("coronavirus" OR "COVID 19" OR "COVID-19" OR "Corona" OR "COVID" OR "SARSCoV2"). We assessed the 50 most-viewed videos using a modified DISCERN scale (mDISCERN) and Global Quality Scale (GQS). Additionally, the accuracy of the information in each video was evaluated.

SUBMITTER: Lee H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8968205 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature