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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedBurstin H, Curry S, Ranney ML
AHRQ Author: Jain A
Identifying credible sources of health information in social media: phase 2-considerations for non-accredited nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individual sources.
This paper (which included an AHRQ author) objective was to develop principles and attitudes to guide social media and other digital platforms to rigorously identify credible sources of health information. This paper was partially funded by YouTube. Phase 1 of this study was completed in 2021 by an expert advisory group convened by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) which yielded foundational principles and attributes for determining credibility of health information sources, but only for US sources. This paper describes Phase 2, which was carried out by a multidisciplinary, independent advisory committee convened by the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) in collaboration with NAM and WHO and expanded from Phase 1 to include global sources. The Phase 2 advisory committee examined and deliberated on the three principles established during Phase 1 and their defining attributes in individual breakout groups. The focus was on one of three potential sources of credible health information: for-profit organizations, non-accredited nonprofit organizations, and individuals. A draft of the proposed new attributes, a related questionnaire and a preliminary draft of this paper was posted for public comment from September 9 to 19, 2022. A final virtual meeting was convened so the entire committee could discuss and incorporate feedback from the public comments. The principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) was identified as of sufficient importance to elevate it as a new principle. A table showing the four principles and the attributes for each of the sources is included.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Burstin H, Curry S, Ranney ML .
Identifying credible sources of health information in social media: phase 2-considerations for non-accredited nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individual sources.
NAM Perspect 2023 May 23; 2023. doi: 10.31478/202305b..
Keywords: Social Media, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Health Information Technology (HIT)
Mogul DB, Bowring MG, Lau J
Role for social media in pediatric liver disease: caregiver and provider perspectives.
This study examined the role of social media for caregivers of children with liver disease. A survey of caregivers was conducted as well as a survey of healthcare providers to understand the perceived benefits and harms of participation. Among 138 caregivers of children with liver disease, 97.8% agreed social media was a good place to learn and share patient experiences, and 88% agreed it was a good source of general information. Only 3% indicated they would use the information to change care without telling their provider. Among 217 healthcare providers, 55% believed social media may lead caregivers to change care management without telling their healthcare team.
AHRQ-funded; HS023876.
Citation: Mogul DB, Bowring MG, Lau J .
Role for social media in pediatric liver disease: caregiver and provider perspectives.
Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr 2020 Nov;23(6):548-57. doi: 10.5223/pghn.2020.23.6.548..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Social Media, Caregiving
Alruwaily A, Mangold C, Greene T
Child social media influencers and unhealthy food product placement.
The goal of this study was to determine the frequency with which kid influencers promote branded and unbranded food and drinks during their YouTube videos and assess the nutritional quality of food and drinks shown. The researchers found that most food and/or drinks were unhealthy branded items, followed by unhealthy unbranded items, healthy unbranded items, and healthy branded items. They concluded that kid influencers generate millions of impressions for unhealthy food and drink brands through product placement and recommended that the Federal Trade Commission strengthen regulations regarding product placement on YouTube videos featuring young children.
AHRQ-funded; HS026120.
Citation: Alruwaily A, Mangold C, Greene T .
Child social media influencers and unhealthy food product placement.
Pediatrics 2020 Nov;146(5). doi: 10.1542/peds.2019-4057..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Social Media, Nutrition
Rummo PE, Cassidy O, Wells I
Examining the relationship between youth-targeted food marketing expenditures and the demographics of social media followers.
The purpose of this study was to determine how many adolescents follow food/beverage brands on Instagram and Twitter, and examine associations between brands' youth-targeted marketing practices and percentages of adolescent followers. The investigators purchased data from Demographics Pro to characterize the demographics of Twitter and Instagram users who followed 27 of the most highly advertised fast food, snack, and drink brands in 2019. They found that food and sugary drink brands maintain millions of adolescent followers on social media.
AHRQ-funded; HS026120.
Citation: Rummo PE, Cassidy O, Wells I .
Examining the relationship between youth-targeted food marketing expenditures and the demographics of social media followers.
Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020 Mar 3;17(5). doi: 10.3390/ijerph17051631.
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Keywords: Social Media, Children/Adolescents, Nutrition