Monica D. Hill MPH, Kandis M.J. Fox BS, Olivia Y. Gardiner MS, Angel G.A. Prempeh BS, Alane M. Laws-Barker MD
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This study aims to evaluate the accuracy, clarity, and comprehensiveness of preeclampsia-related content on TikTok.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This study is a cross-section content analysis of publicly available preeclampsia-related videos on TikTok. Using the APIFY TikTok extractor, we retrieved all relevant videos on November 13, 2024 based on hashtags and captions containing “preeclampsia,” “toxemia,” or “pregnancy hypertension.” The extracted videos were collected in an Excel sheet with all relevant data such as uploader type, content type, and engagement metrics. Our exclusion criteria were applied and the Excel sheet was updated as such. Two independent reviewers assessed quality using the Modified DISCERN tool, JAMA benchmark, and Global Quality Score. The ACOG bulletin on preeclampsia served as the gold standard for content veracity.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 147 videos met the inclusion criteria. Most were uploaded by non-medical individuals (64.63%), followed by OB/GYNs (14.97%), healthcare non-physicians (14.97%), and other physicians (5.44%). The most common content types were personal experiences (59.86%) and educational videos (35.37%). Videos uploaded by OB/GYNs had the highest mean quality scores (Modified Discern Tool= 2.32, GQS= 3.45, and JAMA= 1.39), followed by healthcare non-physicians (Modified Discern Tool= 1.64, GQS= 3.18, and JAMA= 1.30). Non-medical individuals had the lowest quality (Modified Discern Tool= 0.36, GQS= 1.78, and JAMA= 0.98). When assessed by content, educational videos had higher quality scores than personal experience videos (Modified Discern Tool= 1.79 vs 0.32, GQS= 3.16 vs 1.72, and JAMA= 1.26 vs 0.99). Statistically significant differences were found between uploader type and quality scores with healthcare professionals producing higher-quality content than non-medical individuals (P<0.019).</div><div>Similarly, educational videos were significantly higher in quality than personal experience videos (P<0.000). Interestingly, lower-quality videos had greater engagement (i.e., likes, comments, shares, views) than higher-quality videos (P<0.04).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The quality of preeclampsia-related TikTok videos varies significantly by uploader and content type. Healthcare professionals upload higher-quality educational videos, while non-medical individuals upload lower-quality personal experiences. However, lower quality videos had higher public engagement. 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Using the APIFY TikTok extractor, we retrieved all relevant videos on November 13, 2024 based on hashtags and captions containing “preeclampsia,” “toxemia,” or “pregnancy hypertension.” The extracted videos were collected in an Excel sheet with all relevant data such as uploader type, content type, and engagement metrics. Our exclusion criteria were applied and the Excel sheet was updated as such. Two independent reviewers assessed quality using the Modified DISCERN tool, JAMA benchmark, and Global Quality Score. The ACOG bulletin on preeclampsia served as the gold standard for content veracity.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 147 videos met the inclusion criteria. Most were uploaded by non-medical individuals (64.63%), followed by OB/GYNs (14.97%), healthcare non-physicians (14.97%), and other physicians (5.44%). The most common content types were personal experiences (59.86%) and educational videos (35.37%). 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Quality of Preeclampsia Videos on TikTok: A Social Media Analysis
Introduction
Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy. It leads to severe maternal and neonatal complications, including fetal growth restriction, preterm birth, and maternal death. Affecting approximately 1 in 25 pregnancies worldwide, timely detection and education are crucial for improved birthing outcomes. With over a billion active users, TikTok is a rapidly growing social media platform for information dissemination. As health professionals consider using TikTok to share health content, concerns about the accuracy and quality of information have emerged. While previous studies have assessed health content on platforms like YouTube and Instagram, no studies have specifically evaluated preeclampsia-related videos on TikTok. This study aims to evaluate the accuracy, clarity, and comprehensiveness of preeclampsia-related content on TikTok.
Methods
This study is a cross-section content analysis of publicly available preeclampsia-related videos on TikTok. Using the APIFY TikTok extractor, we retrieved all relevant videos on November 13, 2024 based on hashtags and captions containing “preeclampsia,” “toxemia,” or “pregnancy hypertension.” The extracted videos were collected in an Excel sheet with all relevant data such as uploader type, content type, and engagement metrics. Our exclusion criteria were applied and the Excel sheet was updated as such. Two independent reviewers assessed quality using the Modified DISCERN tool, JAMA benchmark, and Global Quality Score. The ACOG bulletin on preeclampsia served as the gold standard for content veracity.
Results
A total of 147 videos met the inclusion criteria. Most were uploaded by non-medical individuals (64.63%), followed by OB/GYNs (14.97%), healthcare non-physicians (14.97%), and other physicians (5.44%). The most common content types were personal experiences (59.86%) and educational videos (35.37%). Videos uploaded by OB/GYNs had the highest mean quality scores (Modified Discern Tool= 2.32, GQS= 3.45, and JAMA= 1.39), followed by healthcare non-physicians (Modified Discern Tool= 1.64, GQS= 3.18, and JAMA= 1.30). Non-medical individuals had the lowest quality (Modified Discern Tool= 0.36, GQS= 1.78, and JAMA= 0.98). When assessed by content, educational videos had higher quality scores than personal experience videos (Modified Discern Tool= 1.79 vs 0.32, GQS= 3.16 vs 1.72, and JAMA= 1.26 vs 0.99). Statistically significant differences were found between uploader type and quality scores with healthcare professionals producing higher-quality content than non-medical individuals (P<0.019).
Similarly, educational videos were significantly higher in quality than personal experience videos (P<0.000). Interestingly, lower-quality videos had greater engagement (i.e., likes, comments, shares, views) than higher-quality videos (P<0.04).
Conclusion
The quality of preeclampsia-related TikTok videos varies significantly by uploader and content type. Healthcare professionals upload higher-quality educational videos, while non-medical individuals upload lower-quality personal experiences. However, lower quality videos had higher public engagement. These findings emphasize the need for improved regulation of health- related content posted on TikTok and highlight its potential as an educational tool for maternal health.
期刊介绍:
Journal of the National Medical Association, the official journal of the National Medical Association, is a peer-reviewed publication whose purpose is to address medical care disparities of persons of African descent.
The Journal of the National Medical Association is focused on specialized clinical research activities related to the health problems of African Americans and other minority groups. Special emphasis is placed on the application of medical science to improve the healthcare of underserved populations both in the United States and abroad. The Journal has the following objectives: (1) to expand the base of original peer-reviewed literature and the quality of that research on the topic of minority health; (2) to provide greater dissemination of this research; (3) to offer appropriate and timely recognition of the significant contributions of physicians who serve these populations; and (4) to promote engagement by member and non-member physicians in the overall goals and objectives of the National Medical Association.