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YouTube as a source of patient information for meningitis: A content-quality and audience engagement analysis.

OBJECTIVES: Now that the internet is more accessible to an increasing number of populations worldwide, many rely on the internet for their information about their daily lives. This includes people concerned about their health to students to sometimes also doctors. Since YouTube is the second most visited website, our aim was to evaluate the content-quality of YouTube videos relating to meningitis. METHODS: We chose the first 30 videos for four different search phrases: meningitis, bacterial meningitis, viral meningitis, fungal meningitis and meningitis signs. The validated DISCERN scoring cri

YouTube™ as an information source for larynx cancer: a systematic review of video content.

PURPOSE: The increasing availability of Internet as a health-care source causes both positive and negative effects on public health. Though reaching to information about diseases is faster and easier, the contents are not always correct and might be misleading. In our study, we aim to investigate the quality of YouTube™ videos on larynx cancer. METHODS: A YouTube™ search by using terms "throat cancer" and "larynx cancer" was done and, after eliminating the irrelevant videos, the first 200 videos were evaluated by three authors on quality, content and usefulness by using a pre-developed questi

[Blessing or curse? The World Wide Web as information source for autism and Asperger Syndrome].

Blessing or curse? The World Wide Web as information source for autism and Asperger Syndrome Abstract. Objective: The World Wide Web is today one of the most common methods used for obtaining health-related information, though the quality of the information is sometimes questionable. The present study addresses the quality of the information source internet and the resulting implications and discusses examples related to autism spectrum disorder. Method: We systematically evaluated 96 German websites, with the aim of estimating specific characteristic features, reliability of publications, pre

Impact of inclusion of industry trial results registries as an information source for systematic reviews.

BackgroundClinical trial results registries may contain relevant unpublished information. Our main aim was to investigate the potential impact of the inclusion of reports from industry results registries on systematic reviews (SRs).MethodsWe identified a sample of 150 eligible SRs in PubMed via backward selection. Eligible SRs investigated randomized controlled trials of drugs and included at least 2 bibliographic databases (original search date: 11/2009). We checked whether results registries of manufacturers and/or industry associations had also been searched. If not, we searched these regis

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… Still, industry trial and results registries might represent an important information source for unpublished information on clinical trials. … Two studies conducted by our Institute further highlight the relevance of information sources containing unpublished data. …

Biopsy examination of squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue: source of significant prognostic information?

Histological analysis of tumour resection for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the tongue yields prognostic information. We analysed histological slides of biopsy and tumour resection specimens using an adapted malignancy grading score and analysed variables of neck dissections. There was moderate correlation between biopsy and tumour resection using malignancy grading scores (correlation coefficient 0.45); good agreement of tumour grade (79%), tumour depth (76%), and type of invasive front (80%), but correlation was only fair to moderate (κ=0.38, κ=0.51, and κ=0.41, respectively). Correlation

Family history information on essential tremor: potential biases related to the source of the cases.

The proportion of essential tremor (ET) cases that can be attributed to genetic factors is unknown; estimates range from 17--100%. One possible reason for this variability is that clinic and community cases may differ with regard to family history of ET. This is because clinic patients are self-selected and represent as few as 0.5% of all ET cases. Our goal was to determine whether ET cases ascertained from a clinic differed from those ascertained from a community in terms of the family history information that they provided. Subjects (57 clinic, 64 community) underwent a family history interv

Undescended testis and the risk of testicular cancer: importance of source and classification of exposure information.

BACKGROUND: The strength of the association between undescended testis and testicular cancer varies considerably across studies. Here we report the effect of various classifications of self-reported history of undescended testis and different data sources on the estimates of the risk of testicular cancer from a case-control study. METHODS: We performed a population-based case-control study including 269 testicular cancer cases and 797 controls matched on age and region. Medical history was assessed by interviews (index persons) and mailed questionnaires (mothers). We used conditional logistic

Medication information sources and associated factors among older adults in Nanjing, China: a CMIS-based cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Functional decline and high disease prevalence increases medication needs among older adults, making medication safety a pressing concern. Yet older adults often face limited access, uneven quality, and comprehension barriers. This study investigates medication information sources and associated factors among older adults in Nanjing, China, to guide improved dissemination and safety strategies. METHODS: A questionnaire survey based on the Comprehensive Model of Information Seeking (CMIS) was conducted among older adults in Nanjing, China. Descriptive statistics assessed use of sev…

Association between sources of nutrition information and self-perceived nutrition competence of healthcare professionals: a cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Healthcare professionals other than dietitians are widely perceived as credible sources of nutrition information by patients, de … COMP) tool. Independent variables included self-reported frequencies of accessing various nutrition information sources in the preceding 30 days, measured by Likert-scale questions. The primary outcome was self-perceived nutrition competence assessed by NUTCOMP scores. A robust linear regression model was created to evaluate associations between NUTCOMP scores and fr …

Indonesian parental knowledge, attitudes, and sources of information regarding pediatric space maintainers: a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study.

BACKGROUND: Space maintainers are an important part of pediatric dentistry to prevent malocclusion after premature loss of primary teeth. The use of space maintainers are limited in developing countries such as Indonesia. This survey study was conducted to determine Indonesian parents' knowledge, attitudes, and informational sources related to paediatric space maintainers and factors influencing awareness and acceptance. METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional survey of 400 Indonesian parents was executed. Respondents completed a questionnaire distributed to them through clinics, schools, and

Key Sources of Information and Support for Adults With Coeliac Disease: Coeliac Associations, Dietitians, Social Media and Cookbooks.

INTRODUCTION: There is variable and often inadequate access to dietitians with expertise in coeliac disease (CeD) and limited data on where patients access support for their only treatment: adhering to a gluten-free diet. This study aimed to provide an up-to-date report of where adults with CeD source useful information. METHODS: A cross-sectional online survey was undertaken during 2024. The survey was designed by specialist dietitians and a gastroenterologist. Questions addressed diagnosis, demographics, sources of gluten‑free diet information, their perceived usefulness, and exposure to in

Reliability of Large Language Model-Based Chatbots Versus Clinicians as Sources of Information on Orthodontics: A Comparative Analysis.

Objectives: The present cross-sectional analysis aimed to investigate whether Large Language Model-based chatbots can be used as reliable sources of information in orthodontics by evaluating chatbot responses and comparing them to those of dental practitioners with different levels of knowledge. Methods: Eight true and false frequently asked orthodontic questions were submitted to five leading chatbots (ChatGPT-4, Claude-3-Opus, Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental, Microsoft Copilot, and DeepSeek). The consistency of the answers given by chatbots at four different times was assessed using Cronbach's

HIV Knowledge, Information Sources, and Perceived Risk among Reproductive-Aged Individuals in Kisumu, Kenya: A Latent Profile Analysis.

Information, education, and communication programs to improve HIV knowledge and communication skills are critical to HIV responses. It is un … ounty, Kenya. Staff-administered questionnaires on sociodemographic characteristics, HIV knowledge, information sources (e.g., radio, television, community, school, etc.), and prevention/risk behaviors. HIV knowledge and information source typologies were identified using latent profile analysis (LPA). Mixture modeling was used to assess the relationship between typo …

Examining access to and trust in sources of COVID-19 information among CALD Asian communities in New Zealand.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, effective crisis communication has been crucial yet challenging, especially for culturally and linguistically … y appropriate information. Those without English as a first language tended to have access to fewer information sources. Ethnic group preferences varied: Indian and South East Asian groups favoured official channels (mainstream media and government websites), the Chinese group preferred messaging applications and workplaces, and the Korean group showed a preference f …

TikTok and Bilibili as health information sources on gastroesophageal reflux disease: an assessment of content and its quality.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a global chronic disease. Short video platforms make it easy for patients with GERD to obtain medical information. However, the quality of information from these videos remains uncertain. This study aimed to systematically assess videos related to GERD on TikTok and Bilibili. We conducted a search and gathered 241 Chinese videos related to GERD and recorded the essential information. Two independent evaluators assessed each video based on the completeness of six components of the GERD guidelines, and assessed the quality and reliability of the informat

The outbreak of coronavirus disease in China: Risk perceptions, knowledge, and information sources among prenatal and postnatal women.

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has created anxiety among members of the public, including all women over the childbirth continuum, who are considered to be at a greater risk of contracting most infectious diseases. Understanding the perspectives of health care consumers on COVID-19 will play a crucial role in the development of effective risk communication strategies. This study aimed to examine COVID-19-related risk perceptions, knowledge, and information sources among prenatal and postnatal Chinese women during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey…

Nurses and Television as Sources of Information Effecting Behavioral Improvement Regarding Liver Flukes in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.

BACKGROUND: Liver fluke infection with Opisthorchis viverrini and its associated cholangiocarcinoma constitute a serious problem in Thailand. Healthy behavior can decrease infection, therefore, the investigation of knowledge, attitude, and practice is need required in high risk areas. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the behavior and perceptions regarding liver fluke. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in Chum Phuang district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand during July to November 2015. A total 80 participants who had screened with verb

Neither the internist nor the Internet: use of and trust in health information sources by people with schizophrenia.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to explore health information sources accessed by people with schizophrenia and the level of trust invested in them. METHOD: A cross-sectional survey was performed comparing the responses of 71 adults with schizophrenia (recruited from both community and inpatient settings) with 238 general practice attendees on their use of television, radio, the Internet, newspapers, magazines, family and friends, and doctor to obtain information on health matters, and their levels of trust in these sources. RESULTS: People with schizophrenia most commonly reported usin…

Public perceptions of information sources concerning bioterrorism before and after anthrax attacks: an analysis of national survey data.

This study examined data from six national surveys before and after the bioterrorist anthrax attacks in the fall of 2001. Public perceptions of information sources regarding bioterrorism were examined. The findings highlighted the importance of local television and radio and of cable and network news channels as information sources. The findings also showed the importance of national and local health officials as spokespersons in the event of bioterrorist incidents. Periodic surveys of public attitudes provide important, timely information for understanding audiences in communication planning.

Using environmental health officers' opinions to inform the source attribution of enteric disease: further analysis of the "most likely source of infection".

BACKGROUND: Policies and programs are needed to mitigate the burden of enteric disease in Canada. Source attribution, a goal of FoodNet Canada, can inform such strategies and can be accomplished with the information provided by expert opinion. This includes environmental health officers' (EHOs) opinions on the "most likely source of infection" (MLSI) of confirmed cases of enteric disease that are investigated by the Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia, FoodNet Canada's second sentinel site. METHODS: Exposure data from the MLSI were categorized into ten groups and summarized for five e