YouTube as an information source during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic: Evaluation of the Turkish and English content (Preprint)

Ataç, Ömer; Özalp, Yunus Can; Kurnaz, Rifat; Güler, Osman Murat; İnamlık, Melikşah; Hayran, Osman

doi:10.2196/preprints.21469

2020

DOI: 10.2196/preprints.21469

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YouTube as an information source during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic: Evaluation of the Turkish and English content (Preprint)

Ömer Ataç¹,

Yunus Can Özalp²,

Rifat Kurnaz³

et al.

Abstract: BACKGROUND YouTube is an important online source of information. And its viewing numbers tend to increase exponentially in extraordinary situations. OBJECTIVE Our aim in this study was to evaluate the contents of the most frequently viewed YouTube videos during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS In this st… Show more

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Favorite YouTubers as a source of health information during quarantine: viewers trust their favorite YouTubers with health information

Bérail

Bungener

2022

Soc. Netw. Anal. Min.

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During quarantine, between March and May 2020, YouTubers disseminated information about Covid-19 and the quarantine. The objectives of this study are (1) to explore whether YouTubers are considered as reliable sources of information regarding quarantine by French social media users, (2) to evaluate the link between the parasocial relationship with a favorite YouTuber and the level of trust in the information provided by this YouTuber and (3) to test the effectiveness of the favorite YouTuber as a source of information about the benefit of quarantine. Data from 596 participants were collected through an online survey, among whom, 251 had a favorite YouTuber. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests and ordered logistic regressions were used to explore two research questions and to test two hypotheses. Results show that (1) information about the benefit of quarantine from the favorite YouTuber is considered just as reliable as information from journalists, friends or family members, (2) the intensity of the parasocial relationship with the favorite YouTuber is positively and significantly associated with the level of trust in that favorite YouTuber, (3) having received trusted information about the benefit of quarantine from one’s favorite YouTubers is positively and significantly associated with the perception of the utility of quarantining. This study identifies YouTubers as important sources for health communication.

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Favorite YouTubers as a source of health information during quarantine: viewers trust their favorite YouTubers with health information

Bérail

Bungener

2022

Soc. Netw. Anal. Min.

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Invisible burden of COVID-19: enzyme replacement therapy disruptions

Kahraman

Yıldız

Çıkı

et al. 2021

Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism

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Objectives Lysosomal storage diseases (LSD) constitute an important group of metabolic diseases, consisting of approximately 60 disorders. In some types of lysosomal diseases, enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) is administered intravenously in weekly or biweekly doses. Unfortunately, scheduled ERT during COVID-19 was disrupted. We considered the possibility of adverse outcomes caused by the disruption in the treatment of patients with lysosomal storage disorders. Methods During the COVID-19 pandemic, we conducted a questionnaire that was delivered via Internet to assess how this vulnerable patient group was affected by the pandemic in terms of their access to treatment and their disease-related symptoms. Results The questionnaire was filled out by 75 patients. There were 35 patients whose treatment dose was missed because of COVID-19. The most common reason for skipping treatment was not wanting to go to the hospital for fear of contracting COVID-19. These 35 patients missed a median of four doses of ERT (range: 1–16 dosages). Twenty-one patients (60%) claimed that they were affected physically by not taking ERT (20 mucopolysaccaridoses, 1 Fabry disease), whereas 14 (40%) did not. Conclusions Interruption of ERT during the COVID-19 pandemic may have significant consequences. It may be beneficial to switch to home treatment or reserve dedicated facilities. With proper planning and management, the treatment disruptions of this particular group can be avoided.

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The Impact of YouTube Pandemic Advertising on People’s Attitudes Towards COVID-19

Ali

Yang²

2022

ONLINE J COMMUN MEDIA TECHNOL

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YouTube as an information source during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic: Evaluation of the Turkish and English content (Preprint)

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Favorite YouTubers as a source of health information during quarantine: viewers trust their favorite YouTubers with health information

Favorite YouTubers as a source of health information during quarantine: viewers trust their favorite YouTubers with health information

Invisible burden of COVID-19: enzyme replacement therapy disruptions

The Impact of YouTube Pandemic Advertising on People’s Attitudes Towards COVID-19

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