AI Chatbots as Sources of STD Information: A Study on Reliability and Readability

While Perplexity and Copilot showed better reliability in providing STD-related information, none of the chatbots met the recommended readability benchmarks. These findings highlight the need for future improvements in both the accuracy and accessibility of AI-generated health information, ensuring it can be easily understood by a broader audience.

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Journal of Medical Systems
Published
2025-04-03
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10916-025-02178-z
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12
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Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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Field-Weighted Citation Impact
33.78

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AI Chatbots as Sources of STD Information: A Study on Reliability and Readability

Hüseyin Alperen Yıldız, Emrullah Söğütdelen
12 citations
Journal of Medical Systems
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
33.78
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AI Chatbots as Sources of STD Information: A Study on Reliability and Readability

Hüseyin Alperen Yıldız, Emrullah Söğütdelen
article en
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Abstract

While Perplexity and Copilot showed better reliability in providing STD-related information, none of the chatbots met the recommended readability benchmarks. These findings highlight the need for future improvements in both the accuracy and accessibility of AI-generated health information, ensuring it can be easily understood by a broader audience.

Journal of Medical SystemsVol. 49(1)
Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University (TR)
Abant Izzet Baysal Üniversitesi
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 0%
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
33.78
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