Association Between Health Information‒Seeking Behavior on YouTube and Physical Activity Among U.S. Adults: Results From Health Information Trends Survey 2020

Lee, Juhan; Turner, Kea; Xie, Zhigang; Kadhim, Bashar; Hong, Young‐Rock

doi:10.1016/j.focus.2022.100035

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“…On the other hand, several studies have also reported positive impacts on decision-making. For example, Juhan Lee et al found that watching YouTube videos was associated with a 30% increase in physical activity levels among U.S. adults [ 4 ]. This emphasizes that YouTube has the potential to shape the users’ beliefs and decisions [ 36 ].…”

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“…YouTube has emerged as a significant source of health-related information [ 1 , 2 ]. According to the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) conducted by the National Cancer Institute, the percentage of U.S. adults who watched health-related YouTube videos in the last 12 months has increased from 39.7% in 2020 (HINTS 5 CYCLE 4) to 58.9% in 2022 (HINTS 6) [ 3 , 4 ]. This surge in viewership reflects a growing trend of individuals actively engaging with health-related content (HRC) on the platform.…”

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“…Additionally, 45% of users scheduled appointments with healthcare professionals, and 40% sought answers to medical questions based on the information obtained online. Another study by Juhan Lee et al demonstrated that watching health-related videos on YouTube led to a significant increase of 30% in physical activity levels among U.S. adults [ 4 ]. According to a study by Kimberly Haslam et al [ 7 ], reliable videos on YouTube have demonstrated their potential to effectively assist in public health decision-making.…”

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Users’ experience with health-related content on YouTube: an exploratory study

Mohamed,

Shoufan

2024

BMC Public Health

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Background This study focuses on health-related content (HRC) on YouTube and addresses the issue of misinformation on this platform. While previous research centered on content evaluations by experts, this study takes a user-centered approach and aims to explore users’ experiences with and perceptions of HRC videos and to establish links between these perceptions and some socio-demographic characteristics including age, gender, profession, and educational level. Methods A quantitative research design was used in the study. 3,000 YouTube users responded to a 35-item anonymous questionnaire to collect information about the content they watch toward decision-making, their perceptions of the usefulness and bias of this content, what they identify as quality indicators for HRC, and what they recommend to improve the quality of such content on YouTube. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, frequency, and correlation analyses. Results The results reveal that 87.6 percent (n=2630) of the participants watch HRC on YouTube, and 84.7 percent (n=2542) make decisions based on what they watch. Exercise and bodybuilding videos are the most popular, with over half of the participants watching them. 40 percent of the users watch YouTube videos to decide whether to consult a doctor or adopt specific health-related practices. In contrast to evaluations by experts in previous studies, most respondents perceive HRC videos on YouTube as useful and do not find connections between video quality and surface features like the number of views and likes. Weak or no correlations were observed between the perceived usefulness of HRC videos and age, gender, profession, or educational level. Participants’ recommendations for enhancing HRC quality align with previous research findings. Conclusions Users turn to YouTube not only for health information but also as a decision-making tool. Combined with their generally positive attitudes towards content quality on this platform, this can have significant consequences for their health. Follow-up studies are needed to get more insights into decision-making behaviors and how users assess their decisions in retrospect.

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Users’ experience with health-related content on YouTube: an exploratory study

Mohamed,

Shoufan

2024

BMC Public Health

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“…The emphasis on YouTube to distinguish levels of knowledge regarding HPV-related cancers stems from previous studies showing that YouTube is the most used social media platform and approximately 41% of the US adult population watch health-related videos on YouTube [ [17] , [18] , [19] ]. A systematic review by Ortiz et al analyzing the quality of data on various social media platforms regarding HPV found that most videos about the HPV vaccine viewed in 2014 were anti-vaccine videos [ 19 ].…”

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“…In fact, a survey conducted by Pew Research Center in 2021, found that YouTube is the most commonly used social media platform (81% of US adults, effectively 95% of those 18–29 years old use the platform) [ 17 ]. In addition, a study using Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) data from 2020 found that 40.8% of US adult respondents use YouTube to watch health-related videos [ 18 ]. A systematic review showed that many individuals are willing and interested in receiving accurate and helpful information regarding HPV and HPV vaccination via social media and are more comfortable doing so online than in-person [ 19 ].…”

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The association between YouTube use and knowledge of human papillomavirus-related cancers

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College Students’ Perceived Credibility of Health Information on YouTube

Hwang,

2023

Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Tech

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This work‐in‐progress study explores users' perceived credibility of health‐related YouTube videos and proposes a credibility evaluation framework consisting of twelve criteria across four levels: source, content, creator, and interaction. College students who use YouTube for health information were invited to participate in an online survey. A pilot study was carried out with a small sample size. The findings from the pilot study showed that participants frequently accessed health videos, mainly for specific diseases, treatments, mental health, nutrition, and fitness. There were statistically significant associations between source and interaction, as well as source and creator. Further analyses with a larger sample size will be performed and reported at the 2023 ASIS&T annual meeting. We believe the findings from this study could enhance the understanding of users' attitudes and behaviors of seeking and sharing health information on YouTube.

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Association Between Health Information‒Seeking Behavior on YouTube and Physical Activity Among U.S. Adults: Results From Health Information Trends Survey 2020

Cited by 7 publications

References 32 publications

Users’ experience with health-related content on YouTube: an exploratory study

Users’ experience with health-related content on YouTube: an exploratory study

The association between YouTube use and knowledge of human papillomavirus-related cancers

College Students’ Perceived Credibility of Health Information on YouTube

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