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YouTube as a source of information on retrograde ejaculation: insights into content reliability
Abdullah Akdağ1, Erhan Ateş2, Çağatay Özsoy2
1Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Department of Urology, Istanbul, Türkiye. abdullahakdag@gmail.com.
International Journal of Impotence Research
|July 3, 2025
Summary
Most YouTube videos on retrograde ejaculation are unreliable. Credible sources like universities provide more accurate information, emphasizing the need for better content vetting on the platform.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Digital Health
- Medical Education
Background:
- Retrograde ejaculation impacts male fertility and quality of life.
- YouTube is a popular source for health information, but content reliability varies.
- Assessing the accuracy of online health information is crucial for patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the accuracy and reliability of YouTube videos concerning retrograde ejaculation.
- To identify characteristics of reliable versus unreliable video content.
- To inform strategies for improving patient education on this condition.
Main Methods:
- Systematic search of YouTube for retrograde ejaculation videos (December 11, 2024).
- Analysis of 97 selected videos using the DISCERN tool and Global Quality Score.
- Comparison of video reliability based on uploader type and viewership metrics.
Main Results:
- 54.6% of videos were deemed reliable.
- Videos from universities, professional organizations, or nonprofit physician groups were significantly more reliable and higher quality.
- Videos from individuals or for-profit entities were more frequently unreliable.
- Viewership did not correlate with video reliability.
Conclusions:
- Source credibility is a key indicator of reliable retrograde ejaculation information on YouTube.
- Misinformation is prevalent, necessitating efforts to promote evidence-based content.
- Improving visibility of accurate content is vital for patient education and management.
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