Medical fake news in polish on the World Wide Web during the COVID-19 pandemic period: the spread dynamics analysis (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Małgorzata Chlabicz, Aleksandra Nabożny, Jolanta Koszelew

et al.

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 26, P. e48130 - e48130

Published: Nov. 29, 2023

Background Although researchers extensively study the rapid generation and spread of misinformation about novel coronavirus during pandemic, numerous other health-related topics are contaminating internet with that have not received as much attention. Objective This aims to gauge reach most popular medical content on World Wide Web, extending beyond confines pandemic. We conducted evaluations subject matter credibility for years 2021 2022, following principles evidence-based medicine assessments performed by experienced clinicians. Methods used 274 keywords conduct web page searches through BuzzSumo Enterprise Application. These were chosen based derived from surveys administered practitioners. The search parameters confined 2 distinct date ranges: (1) January 1, 2021, December 31, 2021; (2) 2022. Our specifically limited pages in Polish language filtered specified ranges. analysis encompassed 161 retrieved 105 Each underwent scrutiny a seasoned doctor assess its credibility, aligning standards. Furthermore, we gathered data social media engagements associated pages, considering platforms such Facebook, Pinterest, Reddit, Twitter. Results In prevalence unreliable information related COVID-19 saw noteworthy decline compared 2021. Specifically, percentage noncredible discussing general vaccinations decreased 57% (43/76) 24% (6/25) 42% (10/25) 30% (3/10), respectively. However, same period, there was considerable uptick dissemination untrustworthy pertaining topics. covering cholesterol, statins, cardiology rose 11% (3/28) 26% (9/35) 18% (5/28) (6/23), Conclusions Efforts undertaken pandemic curb seem yielded positive results. Nevertheless, our suggests these interventions need be consistently implemented across both established emerging subjects. It appears interest waned, gained prominence, essentially “filling vacuum” necessitating ongoing measures address broader spectrum

Language: Английский

Medical fake news in polish on the World Wide Web during the COVID-19 pandemic period: the spread dynamics analysis (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Małgorzata Chlabicz, Aleksandra Nabożny, Jolanta Koszelew

et al.

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 26, P. e48130 - e48130

Published: Nov. 29, 2023

Background Although researchers extensively study the rapid generation and spread of misinformation about novel coronavirus during pandemic, numerous other health-related topics are contaminating internet with that have not received as much attention. Objective This aims to gauge reach most popular medical content on World Wide Web, extending beyond confines pandemic. We conducted evaluations subject matter credibility for years 2021 2022, following principles evidence-based medicine assessments performed by experienced clinicians. Methods used 274 keywords conduct web page searches through BuzzSumo Enterprise Application. These were chosen based derived from surveys administered practitioners. The search parameters confined 2 distinct date ranges: (1) January 1, 2021, December 31, 2021; (2) 2022. Our specifically limited pages in Polish language filtered specified ranges. analysis encompassed 161 retrieved 105 Each underwent scrutiny a seasoned doctor assess its credibility, aligning standards. Furthermore, we gathered data social media engagements associated pages, considering platforms such Facebook, Pinterest, Reddit, Twitter. Results In prevalence unreliable information related COVID-19 saw noteworthy decline compared 2021. Specifically, percentage noncredible discussing general vaccinations decreased 57% (43/76) 24% (6/25) 42% (10/25) 30% (3/10), respectively. However, same period, there was considerable uptick dissemination untrustworthy pertaining topics. covering cholesterol, statins, cardiology rose 11% (3/28) 26% (9/35) 18% (5/28) (6/23), Conclusions Efforts undertaken pandemic curb seem yielded positive results. Nevertheless, our suggests these interventions need be consistently implemented across both established emerging subjects. It appears interest waned, gained prominence, essentially “filling vacuum” necessitating ongoing measures address broader spectrum

Language: Английский

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