Evaluation Of Youtube Videos About Teething

Authors : Ezgi Eroğlu Çakmakoğlu, Metin Bakır

Pages : 426-433

Doi:10.53394/akd.1310739

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Publication Date : 2024-09-19

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: Parents increasingly turn to platforms like YouTube to find information about their infants\' health. While health professionals are the primary source of such information, the accessibility of medical content on the internet and the demand for remote healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic have made medical YouTube videos popular. In the field of pediatric dentistry, YouTube offers valuable insights into topics like oral hygiene, early childhood caries, and fluoride use. This study aimed to assess the content and quality of YouTube videos on teething symptoms in infants, identified as a highly searched topic on Google Trends. Methods: Content analysis, DISCERN reliability scoring, and five-point Global Quality Scale (GQS) assessment were conducted on a sample of 46 videos. Results were categorized by uploader gender, video source category, and video quality. Statistical analyses, including Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests, along with correlation analysis, were performed to identify differences between videos and groups. Results: Among the video uploaders, 80.60% (n=38) were female, and 17.40% (n=8) were male. No statistically significant difference based on gender was found among video uploaders (p>0.05). Most videos were uploaded by non-healthcare professionals, health institutions, workers, and other YouTube channels. Mean view counts, likes, dislikes, and comments were determined for the examined videos. The quality of videos was evaluated using Global Quality Scale and DISCERN ratings, resulting in categorization as weak, moderate, and high quality based on Global Quality Scale scores. Conclusion: This study revealed varying quality in YouTube videos on teething symptoms in infants, with non-healthcare professionals\' videos demonstrating lower quality. Nonetheless, reliable videos from pediatric dental experts can serve as valuable resources for parents with limited access to healthcare facilities, particularly during situations like the pandemic. Further research and support are needed in this area.
Keywords : Youtube, Diş Çıkarma, Video Kalitesi, Küresel Kalite Ölçeği, Discern