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Exploring online health information quality criteria on social media: a mixed method approach
Hossein Ghalavand1, Abdolahad Nabiolahi2
1Department of Medical library and Information Science, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran. Hosseinghalavand@gmail.com.
Purpose:
This article outlines a research study that ranked health information quality criteria on social media from experts' perspectives.
Methodology:
A mixed-method approach (qualitative-quantitative) used in current research. In the qualitative phase a literature review explored existing dimensions for evaluating social media content quality, focusing on identifying common dimensions and attributes. Furthermore, a quantitative method involving experts was utilized to rank the health information quality criteria for social media.
Results:
The findings indicated various dimensions of health information quality in the literature. Out of 17 criteria, accuracy, credibility, and reliability had the highest ranks, while originality, value-added, and amount of data had the lowest ranks, respectively, according to experts.
Conclusion:
The endeavor to bolster the dissemination of reliable health information on social media demands a sustained commitment to enhancing accountability, transparency, and accuracy, ensuring that users have access to information that is not only informative but also trustworthy.
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