Accuracy, Quality, and Misinformation of YouTube Abortion Procedural Videos: Cross-Sectional Study

Using the SCOG checklist, the accuracy of instructional videos were inconsistent across the 3 identified "video slants." Using LAP-VEGaS criteria, the quality of educational videos were also inconsistent across the 3 "video slants." Prochoice videos had the lowest level of misinformation, with no mentions of any of the 3 themes. Antichoice videos had the highest levels of misinformation, with mentions in all 3 themes. Health care professionals should consider this when counseling patients who may watch YouTube videos for information regarding abortion procedures.

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Journal of Medical Internet Research
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2024-10-22
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https://doi.org/10.2196/50099
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6
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Social Media in Health Education
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Accuracy, Quality, and Misinformation of YouTube Abortion Procedural Videos: Cross-Sectional Study

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Abstract

Using the SCOG checklist, the accuracy of instructional videos were inconsistent across the 3 identified "video slants." Using LAP-VEGaS criteria, the quality of educational videos were also inconsistent across the 3 "video slants." Prochoice videos had the lowest level of misinformation, with no mentions of any of the 3 themes. Antichoice videos had the highest levels of misinformation, with mentions in all 3 themes. Health care professionals should consider this when counseling patients who may watch YouTube videos for information regarding abortion procedures.

Journal of Medical Internet ResearchVol. 26
Boston University (US), Boston Medical Center (US), Hackensack University Medical Center (US), Overlook Medical Center (US), Jersey City Medical Center (US), Center for Discovery (US), Syracuse University (US)
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