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Why do people search Wikipedia for information on multiple sclerosis?
F Brigo1, S Lattanzi2, N Bragazzi3
1Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Italy; Department of Neurology, Franz Tappeiner Hospital, Merano, Italy.
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
|February 12, 2018
Summary
Italian Wikipedia views on multiple sclerosis (MS) articles significantly exceed those for other neurological conditions. Public interest in MS is often driven by celebrity testimonials and treatment news, not just disease prevalence.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Public Health
- Digital Health
Background:
- Wikipedia is a primary source for health information.
- Evaluating online health information engagement is crucial.
- This study focuses on multiple sclerosis (MS) and its treatment articles in Italian Wikipedia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the viewership of Italian Wikipedia articles on MS and its treatments.
- To compare MS article views with other major neurological disorders.
- To understand factors influencing public interest in MS information online.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Pageviews Analysis for data collection (Jan 2015 - Oct 2017).
- Analyzed total, mean monthly, and daily views for MS articles.
- Compared MS article views against Alzheimer's, epilepsy, migraine, and stroke, adjusting for prevalence.
Main Results:
- The Italian MS Wikipedia article received 929,983 total views.
- MS article views were substantially higher than other neurological disorders after adjustment.
- Viewership peaks correlated with celebrity involvement and treatment news.
Conclusions:
- Wikipedia views may not accurately represent MS epidemiology.
- Public figures discussing MS can significantly boost public awareness.
- Targeted online content strategies can enhance public understanding of MS.
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