Comparison of online health information between different digital platforms for pelvic organ prolapse.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To identify differences in the content and quality of online health information for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) presented in social media and digital search engines to sustainably enhance patient guidance for adequate platforms for seeking online health information on POP.

Methods

The platforms Google search, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube were searched for the keyword "pelvic organ prolapse". Results were categorized as useful, misleading, advertising, and personal experience. Data were categorized into healthcare professionals, professional organisations, industry, patients, and individuals. The readability score and Health On the Net (HON) code seal were analyzed for Google. Descriptive and univariate analysis was performed.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Husch T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9512708 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature