International Journal of Media and Networks(IJMN)
ISSN: 2995-3286 | DOI: 10.33140/IJMN
Impact Factor: 1.02
Gulifeiya Abuduxike
Public health Department Near East University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
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Research Article
A Global Social Media Analysis of the Accuracy and Specific Characteristics of Information Shared about Family Planning and Contraception
Author(s): Gulifeiya Abuduxike*, Moustafa Qawaf, Comfort Onyinye Edwin and Sultan Jarboue Salaheldin
Background: Social media platforms have become important sources of health information. An assessment of the use-generated contents to reduce misinformation has becoming an imperative responsibility of health professionals. We aimed to evaluate the accuracy of the shared information related to family planning, and contraception, and other characteristics on four major social media sites based on WHO guidelines. Study design: A web-based content analysis using a cross-sectional study design. Methods: We have evaluated the information on four popular social media, including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. Information was evaluated as "accurate" if it was consistent with the standard guidelines. Results: Out of 486 posts, 77.4% were evaluated as "accurate". Inf.. Read More»