A content analysis of the reliability and quality of Youtube videos as a source of information on health-related post-COVID pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of the internet as a source of information has increased during the pandemic, and YouTube has become an increasingly important source of information on Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In the long COVID picture, which occurs when symptoms related to COVID-19 last longer than 1 month, pain involving the musculoskeletal system affects the quality of life quite negatively. The aim of this study was to investigate the informational value and quality of YouTube videos related to post-COVID pain.

Methods

In this study, 180 videos were listed using the search terms "pain after COVID," "post-COVID pain," and "long COVID and pain"(15 April 2022). Videos were classified according to video parameters and content analysis. Quality, reliability and accuracy of the

SUBMITTER: Ozduran E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9526419 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature