scholarly journals YouTube Information about Diabetes and Oral Healthcare (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Pons-Fuster ◽  
Ruiz Roca Juan ◽  
Asta Tvarijonaviciute ◽  
Pia Lopez- Jornet
Keyword(s):  
Personal Experience ◽  
User Interaction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Misleading Information ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Quality Scale

BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that is increasing at an alarming rate all over the world OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess the information available on YouTube on diabetes and oral healthcare METHODS This cross-sectional study made a search in YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/) applying the search terms “oral healthcare for diabetics.” Two reviewers assessed the videos and categorized them into useful, misleading or personal experience, and scored them using a global quality scale (GQS) from 1-5 according to their overall quality (1 = poor quality; 5 = excellent quality). The source of each video was also registered, as was user interaction with each video RESULTS A total of 97 videos were included for analysis. Of these, 30 (30.9%) contained useful information, 61 (62.9%) contained misleading information, and six (6.2%) recounted personal experiences. Overall quality scores showed statistically significant differences between those containing useful information and those with misleading information and personal experience (p=0.001). Significant differences in content were also found regarding oral hygiene (p=0.022), periodontitis (p=0.002), and infection (p=0.04). CONCLUSIONS YouTube provides informative videos about oral healthcare for diabetics. The quality of the videos was variable and the videos recorded by dental professionals and Universities showed a higher quality. Further research is needed into oral healthcare for diabetics.

scholarly journals The Absence of Evidence is Evidence of Non-Sense: Cross-Sectional Study on the Quality of Psoriasis-Related Videos on YouTube and Their Reception by Health Seekers (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon M Mueller ◽  
Pierre Jungo ◽  
Lucian Cajacob ◽  
Simon Schwegler ◽  
Peter Itin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Quality Video ◽  
Depth Study

BACKGROUND Approximately 80% of internet users access health information online and patients with chronic illnesses especially rely on internet-based resources. YouTube ranks second among the most accessed websites worldwide and hosts an increasing number of videos with medical information. However, their quality is sometimes unscientific, misleading, or even harmful. OBJECTIVE As little is known about YouTube as a source of information on psoriasis, we aimed to investigate the quality of psoriasis-related videos and, if necessary, point out strategies for their improvement. METHODS The quality of the 100 most viewed psoriasis-related videos was assessed using the DISCERN instrument and the Global Quality Scale (GQS) by categorizing the videos into useful, misleading, and dangerous and by evaluating the reception of the videos by users. RESULTS Evaluation of the videos exhibited a total of 117,221,391 views and a total duration of 10:28 hour. The majority of clips contained anecdotal personal experiences with complementary and alternative psoriasis treatments, topical treatments, and nutrition and diets being the most frequently addressed topics. While advertisements accounted for 26.0% (26/100) of the videos, evidence-based health information amounted to only 20.0% (20/100); 32.0% (32/100) of the videos were classified as useful, 52.0% (52/100) as misleading, and 11.0% (11/100) as even dangerous. The quality of the videos evaluated by DISCERN and GQS was generally low (1.87 and 1.95, respectively, on a 1 to 5 scale with 5 being the maximum). Moreover, we found that viewers rated poor-quality videos better than higher quality videos. CONCLUSIONS Our in-depth study demonstrates that nearly two-thirds of the psoriasis-related videos we analyzed disseminate misleading or even dangerous content. Subjective anecdotal and unscientific content is disproportionately overrepresented and poor-quality videos are predominantly rated positively by users, while higher quality video clips receive less positive ratings. Strategies by professional dermatological organizations are urgently needed to improve the quality of information on psoriasis on YouTube and other social media.

scholarly journals Fiction, Falsehoods, and Few Facts: Cross-Sectional Study on the Content-Related Quality of Atopic Eczema-Related Videos on YouTube

10.2196/15599 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. e15599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon M Mueller ◽  
Valentina N S Hongler ◽  
Pierre Jungo ◽  
Lucian Cajacob ◽  
Simon Schwegler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nonprofit Organizations ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Scientific Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Quality ◽  
Global Quality ◽  
Quality Scale ◽  
Related Quality

Background In recent years, YouTube has become a recognized source of medical information for health care consumers. Although YouTube has advantages in this context, there are potential dangers as videos may contain nonscientific, misleading, or even harmful information. Objective As little is known about YouTube as a source of information on atopic dermatitis (AD), we investigated the content-related quality of AD videos and their perception among YouTube users. Methods The quality of the 100 most viewed AD videos was assessed by using the Global Quality Scale (GQS) and the DISCERN instrument. Videos were classified as “useful,” “misleading,” and “potentially harmful,” and the correlations of viewers’ ratings (likes) with the GQS and DISCERN scores were assessed. Results Among the 100 videos, 68.0% (68/100) and 62.0% (62/100) were of poor and very poor scientific quality, respectively. Additionally, 32.0% (32/100) of the videos were classified as useful, 48.0% (48/100) were classified as misleading, and 34.0% (34/100) were classified as potentially harmful. Viewers’ ratings did not correlate with the GQS and DISCERN scores. Overall, 50.0% (50/100) of the videos were posted by private individuals and promoters of complementary/alternative treatments, 42.0% (42/100) by therapeutical advertisers, and only 8.0% (8/100) by nonprofit organizations/universities. Conclusions Our study demonstrated that two-thirds of the videos analyzed were below acceptable medical quality standards and that many videos were disseminating misleading or even dangerous content. Subjective and anecdotal content was overrepresented, and viewers did not appear to be able to distinguish between high- and low-quality videos. Health promotion strategies by professional medical organizations are needed to improve their presence and visibility on YouTube.

scholarly journals The relationship between psychosocial risk factors, burnout and quality of life among primary healthcare workers in rural Guangdong province: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Obiri Asante ◽  
Meng Jie Li ◽  
Jing Liao ◽  
Yi Xiang Huang ◽  
Yuan Tao Hao
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Guangdong Province ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Developing Cities

Abstract Background Healthcare workers are often exposed to stressful working conditions at work which affect their quality of life. The study investigated the relationship between psychosocial risk factors, stress, burnout, and quality of life among primary healthcare workers in general medical practice in Qingyuan and Chaozhou cities in Guangdong province. Method The cross-sectional study was conducted in 108 primary health facilities including 36 community health centers (CHCs) across two developing cities in Guangdong province. A total of 873 healthcare workers completed the questionnaires. Quality of life was evaluated using The World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) and psychological risk factors were evaluated by the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ). General quality of life and the quality of life domains were transformed into a score range from minimum 0 to 100 maximum. Higher scores indicated better quality of life and vice versa. Significant associations were verified using multiple regression analysis. Results Poor quality of life was observed in 74.6% of healthcare workers surveyed. General poor quality of life was significantly higher among workers who reported higher burnout (Beta = − 0.331, p < 0.001). In addition, workers with high levels of burnout, unmarried workers and female workers had a higher possibility of physical health. A greater risk of poor psychological health was observed among workers with high burnout, poor sense of community and those with lower educational levels. Workers who lacked social support, those with fewer possibilities for development had increased probability of poor quality of life in the social domain. Poor quality of life in the environmental domain was observed among workers who were dissatisfied with their jobs and workers with low salaries. Conclusions Primary healthcare workers in developing cities in China have a highly demanding and strained working environment and poor quality of life. Reducing job stress and improving work conditions may ultimately improve the well-being of primary healthcare workers.

scholarly journals The prevalence and associated factors of depression among patients with schizophrenia in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tolesa Fanta ◽  
Desalegn Bekele ◽  
Getinet Ayano
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Comorbid Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Depression is common among people with schizophrenia and associated with severe positive and negative symptoms, higher rates of disability, treatment resistance and mortality related to suicide, physical and drug-related causes. However, to our knowledge, no study has been conducted to report the magnitude of depression among people with schizophrenia in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of depression among people with schizophrenia. Method A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 418 patients with schizophrenia selected by systematic sampling technique. Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) was used to measure depression among the study participants. To identify the potential contributing factors, we performed binary and multivariable logistic regression analysis adjusting the model for the potential confounding factors. Odds ratios (OR) with the corresponding 95% confidence interval (95%CI)) was determined to evaluate the strength of association. Result The prevalence estimate of depression among people with schizophrenia was found to be 18.0% [95% confidence interval: 14.50–22.30]. Our multivariable analysis revealed that current substance use (AOR 2.28, 95%CI (1.27, 4.09), suicide attempt (AOR 5.24, 95%CI (2.56, 10.72), duration of illness between 6 and 10 years (AOR 2.09, 95%CI (1.08, 4.04) and poor quality of life (AOR 3.13, 95%CI (1.79, 5.76) were found to be the factors associated with depression among people with schizophrenia. Conclusion The current study revealed that comorbid depression was high among people with schizophrenia and associated with current substance use, suicide attempt, and long duration of the illness as well as poor quality of life. Attention needs to be given to address comorbid depression among people with schizophrenia.

scholarly journals Healthy Eating Index: Assessment of the Diet Quality of a Brazilian Elderly Population

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 117863881881884
Author(s):  
Dalila Pinto de Souza Fernandes ◽  
Maria Sônia Lopes Duarte ◽  
Milene Cristine Pessoa ◽  
Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini ◽  
Andréia Queiroz Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Whole Grains ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Global Quality

Background: The food consumption assessment is necessary to monitor elderly’s nutritional status because it allows detecting nutrition deficits and guiding the elaboration of effective conducts. Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the global quality of the elderly’s diet in Viçosa—MG, Brazil. Methods: This is a population-based cross-sectional study, involving noninstitutionalized elderly. Diet quality was assessed through the Brazilian Healthy Eating Index-Revised (BHEI-R) validated to the Brazilian population. Results: The study comprised 620 elderly individuals. The mean total BHEI-R score was 64.28. The worse consumption scores concerned the components Whole grains, Milk and derivatives, Sodium, Total fruit, and Whole fruit. Approximately 82% scored zero (0%) for Whole grains and 67% for Sodium. Men presented significantly lower scores than women, who have presented maximal score in the same items. Women’s scores were not only significantly higher for Total fruit, Whole fruit, Milk and derivatives, but also significantly lower for Saturated fat. Discussion: Most elderly need to improve their diet quality. Strategies heading toward the improvement of diet quality must be priority in policies to health promotion toward the healthy and active aging.

scholarly journals Completeness and Legibility of Handwritten Prescriptions in Sana’a, Yemen

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 290-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi ◽  
Rahul P. Patel ◽  
Syed Tabish Razi Zaidi ◽  
Wafa Mohammed Alseragi ◽  
Masaad Saeed Almutairi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Prescription Writing

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the completeness and legibility of prescriptions dispensed in community pharmacies located in Sana’a, Yemen. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at 23 randomly selected community pharmacies throughout the capital city of Sana’a, Yemen, from May 2015 to January 2016. A total of 2,178 prescriptions were analyzed for the essential elements of a complete prescription using a validated checklist. Results: Of the 2,178 prescriptions, 19 (0.87%) were considered to be of good quality. The remaining 2,159 (99.12%) were considered as being of very poor quality. Writing errors relating to patients and prescribed medications were the most common errors. Conclusion: In this study, the quality of prescription writing was found to be very poor. Hence, continuous professional development programs are recommended to improve the quality of prescription writing among physicians. Future studies in other cities and investigation of the impact of continuous educational programs on the quality of prescription writing are strongly recommended.

scholarly journals REASONS WHY PATIENTS BYPASS LOWER LEVEL PUBLIC FACILITIES: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY FROM UGANDA

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
SAMUEL OKORI ◽  
INNOCENT BESIGYE ◽  
JANE FRANCIS NAMATOVU
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Abstract Background The quality of services in Uganda at higher level health facilities are usually affected negatively by congestion when patients bypass care from their primary care health facilities (PCHF). The reason behind this bypass phenomenon in Uganda is limited. This study was conducted among patients receiving care at Lira Regional Referral Hospital in northern Uganda to identify reasons why patients bypass their PCHF. Methods We performed a descriptive cross-sectional study between 29/12/2014 & 30/1/2015, 484 respondents attending the outpatient department were recruited by systematic random sampling. Four focus group discussions (FGDs) each involving 10 participants were conducted. Quantitative data was collected using a validated questionnaire, entered, analysed by Epidata Entry 3.1 and SPSS 18 versions respectively. Descriptive statistics and chi square test for differences in the study population were used. For qualitative data, thematic analysis of transcripts was done. Codes and categories were developed and interrogated following an iterative process based on grounded theory. Results The majority (80.4%) of respondents (71.7% females, mean age 18-35 years, SD 0.85) bypassed their PCHF. Factors associated with bypass were: marital status, distance travelled of >10 km and tertiary education. FGDs reported lack of trust in the health care providers, lack of medicines and diagnostic equipment. Conclusions Poor quality of health services at PCHF encourages seeking care from higher-level facilities. Utilization of PCHF is limited due to poor infrastructure, shortage of medicines and human resource. Improvement of these issues will support PCHF which in turn can help reverse bypass phenomenon.

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use and Quality of Life among Filipino Adult Psoriasis Vulgaris Patients Seen in a Tertiary Center: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Len A. Camaclang-Balmores ◽  
Ma. Lorna F. Frez ◽  
Patricia A. Nacianceno ◽  
Jay-V James G. Barit
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Psoriasis Vulgaris ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cam Use

Objective. To determine the prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use and its association with quality of life (QOL) among Filipino adult psoriasis vulgaris patients. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in an outpatient dermatology department of a tertiary hospital, using a semi-structured, interview-guided questionnaire, and a self-administered QOL questionnaire, the dermatology life quality index (DLQI). Results. A total of 135 Filipino adult patients with psoriasis vulgaris were included. The prevalence of CAM use was 47%, with most CAM users being female and single. Completion of tertiary education was found significantly associated with CAM use (p < 0.05). A greater body surface area involvement and longer disease duration were more common among CAM users but these were not statistically significant. Special diet (56.3%) was the most commonly used type of CAM, followed by herbal medicine (46.9%), bath therapy (18.9%) and faith healing (12.5%). Major sources of CAM information were families (43.8%), internet/social media (28.1%) and health professionals (25%). Around 40% of the participants used CAM out of curiosity. The mean DLQI score of the respondents was 11.3 (±7.3) corresponding to poor quality of life. CAM use was significantly associated with negative impact on physical symptoms and feelings, daily activities, and work and school (P = 0.044; P = 0.019; P = 0.047). After adjusting for confounding variables, patients with poor QOL were twice more likely to use CAM but this was not statistically significant (odds ratio [OR], 1.76; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.78-3.95; P = 0.17). Conclusions. The use of CAM is prevalent among Filipino adult patients with psoriasis vulgaris. The significant association between CAM use and a poor quality of life may reflect the unmet physical and psychosocial needs of patients. A patient-perspective approach should acknowledge the reasons for CAM use, which could guide the physicians in imparting available scientific evidence, or the lack thereof, for the use of CAM to these patients.

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