Engagement With and Use of Health Information on Social Media Among US Latino Individuals: National Cross-Sectional Survey Study (Preprint) DOI
Yonaira M. Rivera, Kathryna Corpuz, Tahilin Sanchez Karver

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Published: July 9, 2024

BACKGROUND During the COVID-19 pandemic, US Latino individuals were more likely to report accessing coronavirus information on social media than other groups, despite copious amounts of health misinformation documented these platforms. Among existing literature factors associated with engagement and use information, racial minority status has been greater susceptibility misinformation. However, date not reported national trends how engage or compared non-Latino White (NLW) individuals, nor whether perceptions amount influence usage. OBJECTIVE This study aimed examine differences in among NLW United States. METHODS We examined a nationally representative cross-sectional sample (n=827) (n=2563) respondents 2022 Health Information National Trends Survey who used assess information. Items related perceived quantity media, frequency, (sharing content; watching videos), usage (health decision-making; discussions care providers) selected conduct weighted bivariate analyses logistic regressions. RESULTS perceive lower (28.9% little no vs 13.6% <i>P</i>&lt;.001). audiences also higher (20% 10.2% shared several times month more, <i>P</i>&lt;.001; 42.4% 27.2% watched videos <i>P</i>&lt;.001), as well for decision-making (22.8% 13.7%, <i>P</i>=.003). When controlling ethnicity sociodemographic variables, perceiving was odds frequently, making decisions, discussing health-related content provider (<i>P</i>&lt;.001). Furthermore, 1.85 watch (<i>P</i>&lt;.001), when variables. Finally, misinformation, 2.91 CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that visual (mis)information at rates. Digital literacy interventions should consider video formats preferred platforms individuals. Further research is warranted understand sociocultural important users consuming may impact success digital teach navigate online.

Language: Английский

Engagement With and Use of Health Information on Social Media Among US Latino Individuals: National Cross-Sectional Survey Study DOI Creative Commons
Yonaira M. Rivera, Kathryna Corpuz, Tahilin Sanchez Karver

et al.

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 27, P. e59387 - e59387

Published: Feb. 24, 2025

Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, US Latino individuals were more likely to report accessing coronavirus information on social media than other groups, despite copious amounts of health misinformation documented these platforms. Among existing literature factors associated with engagement and use information, racial minority status has been greater susceptibility misinformation. However, date not reported national trends how engage or compared non-Latino White (NLW) individuals, nor whether perceptions amount influence usage. Objective This study aimed examine differences in among NLW United States. Methods We examined a nationally representative cross-sectional sample (n=827) (n=2563) respondents 2022 Health Information National Trends Survey who used assess information. Items related perceived quantity media, frequency, (sharing content; watching videos), usage (health decision-making; discussions care providers) selected conduct weighted bivariate analyses logistic regressions. Results perceive lower (28.9% little no vs 13.6% P<.001). audiences also higher (20% 10.2% shared several times month more, P<.001; 42.4% 27.2% watched videos P<.001), as well for decision-making (22.8% 13.7%, P=.003). When controlling ethnicity sociodemographic variables, perceiving was odds frequently, making decisions, discussing health-related content provider (P<.001). Furthermore, 1.85 watch (P<.001), when variables. Finally, misinformation, 2.91 Conclusions The findings suggest that visual (mis)information at rates. Digital literacy interventions should consider video formats preferred platforms individuals. Further research is warranted understand sociocultural important users consuming may impact success digital teach navigate online.

Language: Английский

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Awareness of herbal medicine within the Bulgarian population—a pilot study DOI Creative Commons
Iva Haygarova, Ekaterina Kozuharova, Maria Kamusheva

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Pharmacia, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 72, P. 1 - 8

Published: Feb. 17, 2025

Background : Herbal medicine has been an integral part of Bulgarian life and culture for centuries. However, incorrect use, resulting from a lack adequate or false understanding medicinal plants’ therapeutic properties, poses serious health risks patients. Objectives The main goal is to determine the sources information about herbal medicine. Secondary objectives include identifying most commonly used plants, ways obtain them, assessing whether herbs are correctly by respondents. Methods A pilot, observational, prospective, cross-sectional online survey was conducted 19 June 2023 31 July 2023. specific questionnaire with four sections developed. Statistical analysis performed using MedCalc software, including descriptive statistics, frequency graphical analysis, Fisher’s exact test, chi-squared tests. Results number respondents 59, predominance individuals aged 18–30 (57.6%), women (72.8%), university graduates (64.4%). About 31% suffer chronic diseases, common being related digestive system (n = 3), nervous allergies 3). considered effective therapy 81.4% (p &lt; 0.0001). For acute preferred 22 patients, while 6. widely Mentha sp. 18) Thymus 14) Lamiaceae family Matricaria chamomilla 15) Asteraceae family. There reported be 123 vs. n 22, p Most (70.4%) buy pharmacy drugstore 0.0004). medical professionals 51) Internet 31) 0.1080). Conclusion significant Internet, which can lead misinformation. Efforts needed develop reliable source information.

Language: Английский

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Social Media Disinformation Reinforces Structural Racism in the Latino/a Community DOI Creative Commons

Jonathan Jose,

Ketan Tamirisa,

N. R. S. Reddy

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Diversity & Inclusion Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2(2)

Published: Feb. 17, 2025

Language: Английский

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The value of social media for intensive care practice DOI Creative Commons
Antonija Petosic, Kjetil Sunde, Hilde Wøien

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Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 89, P. 104019 - 104019

Published: March 30, 2025

Language: Английский

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Appropriate trust in online health information is associated with information platform, commercial status, and misinformation in patients with high cardiovascular risk DOI Creative Commons
Woei Xian Lim, Hooi Min Lim, Yew Kong Lee

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Digital Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: April 1, 2025

Background The quality of online health information (OHI) on cardiovascular is highly variable. Trusting poor OHI can lead to poorer decisions. This study examined characteristics associated with appropriate trust in among patients high risk. Methods a secondary analysis from cohort 270 participants risk primary care clinic Malaysia. Participants recorded entries and their levels over 2 months using digital diary. Overall, 1194 were included categorised by platform, commercial status, content focus, presence misinformation, assessed for the DISCERN tool. Appropriate was determined trust-quality matching (trusting or distrusting low OHI). association between analysed multiple logistic regression. Results Most websites (62%) non-commercial sources (88.2%). Misinformation found 23.3% (278 1194) entries; 30.8% (367 good excellent quality; 51.5% (615 appropriately trusted. Information (vs social media) (AOR 4.31, 95% CI 3.14–5.91, P < .001), source commercial) 1.59, 1.01–2.50, = .047), absence misinformation misinformation) 2.11, 1.40–3.20, .001) higher trust. Conclusions websites, sources, without has highlighted need good-quality dissemination through reliable sources.

Language: Английский

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Variation in Trust in Cancer Information Sources by Perceptions of Social Media Health Mis- and Disinformation and by Race and Ethnicity Among Adults in the United States: Cross-Sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Jim P. Stimpson, Sungchul Park, Sandi L. Pruitt

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JMIR Cancer, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10, P. e54162 - e54162

Published: April 8, 2024

Mis- and disinformation on social media have become widespread, which can lead to a lack of trust in health information sources and, turn, negative outcomes. Moreover, the effect mis- may vary by racial ethnic minoritized populations.

Language: Английский

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Variations in Unmet Health Care Needs by Perceptions of Social Media Health Mis- and Disinformation, Frequency of Social Media Use, Medical Trust, and Medical Care Discrimination: Cross-Sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Jim P. Stimpson, Sungchul Park, Fernando A. Wilson

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JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10, P. e56881 - e56881

Published: June 1, 2024

Abstract Background Unmet need for health care is defined as choosing to postpone or completely avoid necessary medical treatment despite having a it, which can worsen current conditions contribute new problems. The emerging infodemic be barrier that prevents people from accessing quality information, contributing lower levels of seeking when needed. Objective We evaluated the association between perceptions mis- and disinformation on social media unmet care. In addition, we mechanisms this relationship, including frequency use, trust, discrimination. Methods Data 3964 active adult users responding 2022 Health Information National Trends Survey 6 (HINTS 6), nationally representative survey, were analyzed. outcome was care, delaying not getting predictor variables perception disinformation, level trust in system, perceived racial ethnic discrimination receiving Results Multivariable logistic regression models indicated substantial (odds ratio [OR] 1.40, 95% CI 1.07‐1.82), daily use (OR 1.34, 1.01‐1.79), low 1.46, 1.06‐2.01), 2.24, 1.44‐3.50) significantly associated with higher likelihood among adults who did perceive (24%; 19%‐30%) compared (38%; 32%‐43%). Adults had highest probability reporting (43%; 38%‐49%) other three groups. experienced statistically significant (51%; 40%‐62%) experience (29%; 26%‐32%). Conclusions individuals degree especially those used daily, To counter negative effects public messaging must focus well improving reducing structural racism system.

Language: Английский

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A Cross-Sectional Survey of Instagram to Assess Quality and Reliability of Information Regarding Tuberculosis DOI Creative Commons
R Singhal, NagaSpurthy Reddy Anugu

International Journal of Medical Students, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 146 - 151

Published: July 9, 2024

Background: Tuberculosis is one of the oldest diseases known to affect humans and a major cause death worldwide. The National Strategic Plan 2017-2025 aims eliminate tuberculosis by 2025. Appraising knowledge awareness are essential for successful control, given significance social psychological variables in determining health outcomes. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted wherein, top six hashtags related “Tuberculosis” on Instagram, identified maximum number posts were taken. questionnaire made assessment these based various pre-determined categories- type post, information circulated assess if it “true”, “false” or “cannot be determined” using WHO Factsheet & CDC. Result: total 370 found relevant according inclusion criteria had vast user interaction These created uploaded wellness industry comprised 27.02%, followed doctors at 20.27% news agencies 5.96%. 50.54% analyzed contained description 20% about prevalence diagnosis statistically significant higher that “true” scored significantly mean Global Quality Scores Reliability Scores. Conclusion: Social media powerful medium disseminating scientific facts TB. government policymakers need develop internet-based programs interventions improve knowledge, attitudes, practices towards

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Cancer fatalism, social media informational awareness, and education DOI
Jim P. Stimpson, Sungchul Park,

Mayra Rodriguez

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Cancer Causes & Control, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 35(10), P. 1383 - 1392

Published: June 29, 2024

Language: Английский

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The Patient’s Journey in Obesity within the United States: An Exercise of Resilience against Disease DOI Creative Commons
Kayla Northam,

Malikiya Hinds,

Sreevidya Bodepudi

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Life, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(9), P. 1073 - 1073

Published: Aug. 27, 2024

Obesity is often viewed as a result of patient failure to adhere healthy dietary intake and physical activity; however, this belief undermines the complexity obesity disease. Rates have doubled for adults quadrupled adolescents since 1990s. Without effective interventions help combat disease, patients with are at increased risk developing type 2 diabetes, heart attack, stroke, liver obstructive sleep apnea, more. Patients go through several barriers before they offered pharmacotherapy or bariatric surgery, even though evidence supports use these earlier. This partially stems from cultural associated using therapies, but it also related healthcare provider bias limited knowledge therapies. Finally, when treatment obesity, run into insurance that keep them treatment. There needs be shift accept disease improve access treatments sooner decrease health complications obesity.

Language: Английский

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