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Public knowledge about and attitudes toward organ donation, and public barriers to donate in Jordan: A cross-sectional study.

Organ donation is a critical issue that is receiving greater attention worldwide. In Jordan, the public's knowledge about and attitudes toward organ donation play a significant role in the availability of organs for transplantation. To assess the public knowledge about and attitudes toward organ donation in Jordan. A cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 396 Jordanian citizens via an online self-reported questionnaire. Overall, 396 participants were recruited. Of the entire sample, 93.9% of the participants had heard about and had sufficient knowledge about organ donation but they had limited knowledge about brain death. The most common source of information about organ donation was social media networks. Females were found to score significantly higher than males for attitude. Those who had thought about organ donation or registered their names to donate scored significantly higher in terms of attitudes to donation than their counterparts who had not. The most common reasons for limited organ donation practices in Jordan were a lack of awareness programs and insufficient knowledge in society. Greater public understanding of organ donation appears to be associated with more positive attitudes toward organ donation. Most participants responded positively regarding their attitude toward organ donation as they believed that this action could give another person a chance to live. Moreover, most agreed that they would donate their organs after their death. Otherwise, the participants had limited general knowledge about brain death, and most had not registered their names to donate their organs. These findings indicate the need for public awareness campaigns and educational programs to encourage more people to become organ donors.

Pattern of antibiotic use among children caregivers: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundAntibiotic resistance, a major global health concern, is primarily caused by the irrational use of antibiotics. Parents play a crucial role in antibiotic use by children, directly impacting their clinical outcomes. This study aimed to assess the pattern of antibiotic use among parents and its related factors.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 parents randomly selected from the pediatric outpatient clinics of Al-Zahraa University Hospital, Cairo. Data were collected using a structured interview questionnaire about sociodemographic data, antibiotic use patterns, parental knowledge and attitudes, common sources of information, and reasons for self-prescribing antibiotics.ResultsOut of the 400 parents surveyed, 87.7% were mothers with a mean age of 31.9 ± 7 years, 76% were highly educated, almost half were not working, 63% came from urban areas, and 95.2% had sufficient income. As for their children, 57.5% had male children; their average age was 5.5 ± 3.7 years. The misuse of antibiotics was prevalent among 37.2% (95% CI = 32.5–42.2%) of parents. When assessing parents’ knowledge and attitude towards antibiotic use, 30.2% (95% CI = 25.8–35.0%) had good knowledge which was significantly more common among highly educated, working, and high-income parents, while the majority (72%, 95% CI = 67.3–76.3%) had a positive attitude. Having more and older children significantly increased the probability of antibiotic misuse, while a higher level of parental education and a positive attitude decreased the likelihood of such misuse (odds ratio (OR) was 1.31, 1.09, 0.52, and 0.11, respectively). Most parents obtained their information about antibiotics from physicians (92%) followed by experience from previous prescription (58.5%). Moreover, among inappropriate users, previous prescriptions and the parent’s perception of the child’s illness as a nonurgent condition were the most frequently cited reasons for the parents’ self-prescription of antibiotics (76.5% and 69.1%, respectively).ConclusionApproximately, one-third of surveyed parents demonstrated an inappropriate use of antibiotics. Despite possessing a highly positive attitude and a reasonable level of knowledge about antibiotics, parents often underestimate the potential adverse effects. Tailored measures to promote appropriate antibiotic use are therefore needed to combat the problem of antibiotic resistance.

The Role of Laboratory Data on Outpatient Prescriptions in Improving Collaboration with the Community and Health Outcomes

Although there have been appeals for regional cooperation for a considerable time, are hospitals and local communities really working together? Hospitals typically permit a variety of professionals to work together, share information via medical records, and directly discuss patients. A problem with treating patients at home in local communities is that doctors and pharmacists do not share the same workplace; hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies do not have a common information source equivalent to medical records. Prescriptions and medical notes are the only things that connect health provision to the community. We have added laboratory data to prescriptions for outpatients to eliminate confusion. This has improved efficacy and made it easier to avoid serious side effects. It has also prevented economic losses to some extent. An important goal of medicine is to provide individualized care. This current endeavor may be a small but steady step towards this goal.

Sources and Types of Sexual Information Used by Adolescents: A Systematic Literature Review.

Sexuality is part of everyone's life, especially during adolescence, when young people are discovering themselves and experiencing several changes. Adolescents need to be informed about their sexuality, so they seek and receive information about it from a variety of sources and on different topics. This systematic review aimed to synthesize studies that explored the sources adolescents use and topics they search for. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed articles published in Portuguese, Spanish, or English and with respondents aged between 12 and 20 years were included in this study. To fulfill the proposed objectives, three online databases (EBSCOhost, PubMed, and Web of Science) were used, including a total of 48 studies. The most common sources of information are family, friends, school, and the Internet, depending mainly on the reliability of the source and the anonymity when using it. The main topics adolescents search for are sexual intercourse, contraception, relationships, and LGBT issues, since these are less addressed topics. These results are useful in a practical way as a basis for the development of sex education programs that correspond to the needs of adolescents, since they allow us to know which information they are looking for and the sources from which they can receive it.

Patient awareness, knowledge, and acceptability of antenatal perineal massage: A single-center cross-sectional study from Saudi Arabia.

This study assessed the knowledge, awareness, and acceptability of antenatal perineal massage (APM) among pregnant women in Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional study included 240 pregnant women who met the predefined inclusion criteria and attended the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from 1 October to 31 December 2023. Participants answered seven knowledge questions, classified as having good knowledge if they answered ≥4 correctly and poor knowledge if <4 were correct. Most women (46.25%) reported it was their first encounter with APM. Common sources of information included the internet (39.58%), physicians/midwives (7.92%), and friends/family (3.75%). Nearly half (47.5%) had heard of APM, but only 8.75% had practiced it, and 3.75% attended related classes. Only 17.5% knew that APM could be performed by the woman or her partner, while 25.83% knew it should start at 34 weeks, and 17.92% recognized the recommended duration of 5 to 10 minutes daily. Additionally, 22.5%, 15.83%, and 35.42% acknowledged APM's benefits for labor duration, anal sphincter dysfunction, and perineal injuries, respectively. The average knowledge score was 1.39±1.84, with 84.17% classified as having poor knowledge. No significant differences were found between knowledge levels (p>0.05). Low acceptability was noted, with only 58% of patients and 37% of their partners willing to engage in APM. No significant differences in acceptability were found between poor and good knowledge groups (p>0.05). The study revealed low awareness, poor knowledge, and weak acceptability of APM among pregnant patients. Targeted education for patients and healthcare providers could enhance knowledge and improve maternal-fetal health outcomes.

Knowledge and awareness of ocular allergy among undergraduate students at a public university in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT Background: Ocular allergy (OA) is one of the most common disorders worldwide, affecting millions of individuals of all ages. Public education about the disease is critical for lowering the prevalence of OAs. The present study aims to evaluate the knowledge and awareness level of OA among undergraduate students at Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted through a self-administered online questionnaire. A total of six multiple choice questions were used to assess awareness of OA with a maximum possible score of 6. In addition, nine checkboxes and multiple-choice questions were used to evaluate knowledge of ocular allergy with a maximum possible score of 21. Results: The study included 591 participants. The average awareness score was 3.1 ± 1.47 points. The average knowledge score was 9.41 ± 4.04 points. The average knowledge and awareness score was lower in males than in females. A higher age (&gt;27 years) was associated with better knowledge of OA (B = 3.62, P = 0.008). The Internet was the most common source of information mentioned by the respondents (26.3%). Conclusion: Our study showed that Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University undergraduate students had moderate knowledge and awareness of OA. Thus, additional effort is required to enhance the knowledge and awareness of OA.

Üçüncü Basamak Bir Hastanede Doktor ve Hemşirelerin Oksijen Tedavisi Konusundaki Eğitim ve Bilgi Durumu-Anket Çalışması

Objective: Oxygen therapy (OT) is the administration of oxygen (O2) at a concentration greater than that found in the atmosphere to prevent the symptoms of hypoxemia. The necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes of the staff while OT may affect the treatment outcomes. In our study, we aimed to determine the training and knowledge status of doctors and nurses working in our university hospital on OT. Methods: The cross-sectional study was completed with 231 participants after ethics committee approval. Data were obtained by hand-completion of questionnaires consisting of 23 questions to volunteer. According to the correct answers given to the questions investigating the level of knowledge, scores &gt;80% were classified as good knowledge level and &lt;60% as poor knowledge level. p&lt;0.05 was considered significant. Results: The number of employees reached by the survey was 422 and 85% of nurses and 62% of doctors stated that they had knowledge of OT application. Twenty seven percent of nurses and 42% of doctors were using guidelines for OT. Eighty six percent of doctors and 90% of nurses felt that training for OT was necessary and the most common sources of information were school education. The rate of good knowledge was 9.7% among nurses and 14.3% among doctors (p=0.418). Regarding the expected clinical outcomes of OT, 71% of physicians and 49% of nurses had a good level of knowledge (p&lt;0.001). Sixty four percent of physicians and 86% of nurses (p&lt;0.001) had a poor level of knowledge about lowflow OT and 49% of physicians and 69% of nurses had a poor level of knowledge (p=0.004) about indications for short-term OT. Most of the participants (87.7%) had poor knowledge about O2 toxicity. Conclusion: It was concluded that the majority of healthcare professionals have insufficient knowledge in OT and comprehensive training programs are needed at regular intervals. Keywords: Oxygen therapy, education, information, survey study

Knowledge and Practices Regarding Dietary Supplements Among Healthcare Professionals in Poland.

The growing popularity of dietary supplements in Poland raises the need to verify the knowledge and practices of healthcare workers who have a key role in recommending their use. Understanding these issues is important to ensure patient safety and the correct use of dietary supplements. Therefore, the aim of the study was to examine the level of knowledge, practices, and sources of information on dietary supplements among various professional groups of healthcare workers. The study conducted from September 2023 to June 2024 involved 743 healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, and nurses. Data were collected online using an original questionnaire. The questionnaire was placed in portals associated with target groups. A total of 73.49% of respondents declared knowledge of dietary supplements. The most common source of information was scientific articles (42.8%), and only 7.00% of respondents used official sources such as the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate. Advertisements had a smaller impact on doctors (p < 0.001), with 46.97% of respondents stating that they did not pay attention to them. In addition, 84.52% of respondents considered the composition of the dietary supplement to be a key factor in their recommendation. Knowledge of dietary supplements among healthcare professionals varies, particularly between different professional groups. The results indicate a need for further education and standardization of information to ensure safe and responsible recommendation of supplements to consumers.

The Change in Public Perception and Knowledge Acquisition Methods of Chronic Kidney Disease Among General Population in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

CKD public education plays a very important role in effective chronic kidney disease (CKD) countermeasure. We have been conducting CKD public education programs in Okayama Prefecture since 2007. Here, we aimed to examine the actual status of CKD perceptance and changes in CKD perceptance due to these education programs. The study was conducted on individuals who underwent health checkups at 12 medical institutions across five medical regions in Okayama Prefecture between 1 October and 30 November in 2015, 2019, and 2023. The results showed that overall CKD perceptance has improved over time (perceptance of "CKD" 4% to 7%, "chronic kidney disease" 27% to 34%, 2015 vs. 2023). "Chronic kidney disease" was more commonly recognized than "CKD", and the elderly were more aware of the disease than younger people. The CKD perceptance improved across all age groups. However, the rate of CKD perceptance is still low, especially among young people. Previously, newspapers were the second most common resource of information about CKD after television. However, the Internet has recently replaced newspapers as the second most common source of information, especially among younger people. Understanding of the exact diagnosis of CKD also remains insufficient. It is necessary to continue more effective CKD public education programs through more intelligible terminology and information sources that match the demographics of target population.

Bridging the knowledge gap-microplastics in focus: assessing microplastic pollution awareness among medical students

ABSTRACT Microplastic pollution is a growing environmental and health issue. This study evaluates microplastic pollution awareness among medical students at Pamukkale University and the factors influencing it. A cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2023 with 474 students from the 1st, 3rd, and 6th years, using a 26-item questionnaire, including the 14-item Microplastic Pollution Awareness Scale (MPAS). The mean MPAS score was 22.94 ± 3.67, reflecting moderate to high awareness. Female students (p = 0.001), prior knowledge of microplastics (p < 0.001), and concern about microplastic health risks (p < 0.001) were associated with higher awareness. Social media was the most common source of information (49.2%). Although awareness is moderate, significant gaps exist in students’ understanding of microplastic health impacts. Targeted educational interventions are needed to close these gaps, empowering future healthcare professionals to address the risks of microplastic pollution.

Exploring Interoceptive Awareness With Adults: Occupational Therapy Practitioner Knowledge, Perception, and Practice Patterns.

As the literature states, interoception is important in health and wellness. Disruption of this system can negatively impact occupational performance. We completed a descriptive study to understand how occupational therapy practitioners working with adults address interoceptive awareness. A researcher-developed survey gathered data on knowledge acquisition of interoception and perceived practice patterns related to assessment, intervention, and outcomes. Participants (N = 44) reported acquiring knowledge of interoception through professional websites, browsing databases, and continuing education as the most common information sources. Client self-report (56.8%) and clinical observation (54.5%) were the most commonly reported assessments. Rehabilitation practitioners (n = 8) reported no use of formal assessments. Most participants (63.89%) reported interoceptive awareness interventions to be effective. Further research is needed on best practices for interoception assessment and intervention related to occupational performance.

Knowledge and Practice of Contact Lens Users in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction Contact lenses (CLs) are temporary prosthetic devices designed to fit directly on the cornea and are commonly used to correct refractive errors. Since CLs are easily accessible, the users might lack the basic knowledge of the safety and complications of such products. Investigating the patterns and behaviors related to using CLs can identify the factors that potentially play a role in developing complications. Aim This study aimed to evaluate the awareness and utilization of lens care products among CL wearers. Subject and methods This observational cross-sectional study was conducted among adult women in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among women using an online survey. The questionnaire includes demographic characteristics, knowledge, practices, reasons, causes, and side effects of CLs. Results Of the 393 women, 68.4% were aged between 18 and 30 years. The most common source of CL information was a social circle (27%). Interestingly, parties and occasions were the most influencing factors (83.7%), while dryness of the eyes was the most common side effect (52.2%). According to the result, the rate of regular CL wearers was 16% and significant predictors of regular CL wearers were wearing CL due to medical and cosmetic reasons. Conclusion The use of CLs was common in women living in the Eastern Province. Independent predictors of regular CL use were eyeglass use, wearing of CL for cosmetic and medical purposes, and sleeping with CL, while dryness of the eye could be the most critical risk factor for daily use of CL. Prospective studies in nature are needed to determine its cause and effect.

A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE REGARDING MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AMONG FEMALE NURSING STUDENTS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Objectives: Menstruation, though a normal physiological process in the females of reproductive age group, is surrounded by various misconceptions and social taboos. Inadequate knowledge and unhygienic menstrual practices can adversely affect female health. Poor menstrual hygiene practice has been negatively associated with infection of the reproductive and genitor-urinary tract, cervical cancer, absenteeism from school, or drop-out, poor academic performance, lower self-esteem, and poor quality of life. We conducted this study to evaluate the knowledge and practices regarding menstruation in female nursing students in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: An observational, cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted over for three months on female B.Sc nursing students in the first year to the fourth year through face-to-face interview at the department of Pharmacology in a tertiary care hospital. Data regarding socio-demographic profile, knowledge of obstetric and gynaecological factors, perception of menstruation, and hygienic practice of the participants during their menstruation were collected. Results: Responses from 165 participants were analyzed. The mean (± SD) age of the students was 19.64 (± 1.09) years. Most of their parents had education up to a diploma and above (47.27% among mothers and 70.9% among fathers). The majority of the participants used to experience dysmenorrhea (52.72%) and had pre-menarcheal ideas about menstruation (78.18%). Mother was the most common source of information (54.54%) followed by teachers (16.96%) and media (13.33%). The majority knew the source (89.09%) and cause (100%) of menstrual bleeding. A considerable portion (45.45%) thought menstruation as the sign of conception. The majority (96.36%) used commercially made sanitary pads, and used to dispose of the used sanitary pads in the dustbin (98.19%) by wrapping them with paper (98.19%). Conclusion: Present study found an encouraging picture regarding knowledge and hygienic practices during menstruation among the participants. Education about menstrual hygiene needs to be imparted at the grass root level. In this regard Anganwadi and health care workers, teachers and media can play a major role. All mothers need to be taught about the importance of hygienic practices during menstruation, convey correct information to their daughters, and should be encouraged to break the age-old myths and taboos associated with menstruation.

Blockchain in Agro-Industrial Complex

Abstract The article reviews the available projects and programs using digital technologies and the results of their adaptation in agriculture and specifically in the agro-industrial complex. Tokenization makes any production sector attractive and transparent for investment. The blockchain enables an investor to understand and estimate where the money is invested and what the result will be, how large the final profit will be and whether there will be an additional investment income from the agribusiness. Most of the initial efforts in blockchain in agribusiness are trackable achievements. The authors point out that it is possible to create an efficient supply chain that provides full product serviceability and improves the transactions efficiency by using modern digital technologies. It is about improving margins by reducing bureaucracy and supporting continuity of business problem-solving with blockchain. In doing so, blockchain provides all stakeholders with a common source of reliable information for the agro-industrial and logistics chain.

Evaluation of Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitude Toward Basic Life Support Among the General Population in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Survey.

Background Basic life support (BLS) is the key component in changing the outcome from death to survival when cardiac arrest occurs. It involves providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and utilizing an automated external defibrillator (AED) to help restore the normal cardiac rhythm. By equipping more individuals with BLS training, it will enhance community preparedness and public health. Aim This study aimed to evaluate the general population's awareness, knowledge, and attitude toward BLS in Saudi Arabia. Subject and methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among the Saudi general population covering all five main regions in Saudi Arabia (Central, Eastern, Western, Southern, and Northern). A self-administered questionnaire was sent through volunteer data collectors in every area in which they live to the population using a Google (Google, Inc., Mountain View, CA) survey. The questionnaire includes socio-demographic characteristics (i.e., age, gender, region of residence, etc.) to assess the awareness, knowledge, and attitude toward BLS using a 20-item questionnaire based on the American Heart Association (AHA). Results Of the 992 participants, 615 (62%) were females, and 325 were aged between 26 and 35 years (32.8%). Four hundred eleven participants (41.4%) attended training related to BLS. The most common source of training information was a resuscitation society course (51.8%), followed by the university curriculum (24.6%) and school (10.7%). The overall mean knowledge score was 9.64 (SD 2.92) out of 20 points. Among them, 487 (49.1%) had moderate knowledge levels, 466 (47%) were poor, and only 39 (3.9%) had good knowledge. Factors associated with increased knowledge include younger age, living outside Central Region, better education, being a healthcare worker, knowing how to give a cardiac massage, previous participation in BLS training, and witnessed of sudden death. The biggest barrier that would prevent participants from providing a cardiac massage is fear of making a mistake (63.1%). Conclusion The general population's knowledge of BLS was found to be inadequate. However, younger participants who had a better education and worked in a healthcare institution tended to be more knowledgeable about BLS than the rest of the groups. The gaps in the knowledge are evidently seen in this study. Hence, appropriate measures are needed to bridge knowledge gaps. Healthcare authorities should devise a program to deliver necessary information about the basic facts of BLS throughout the community.

Children's and parents' attitudes to and knowledge about HPV vaccination following a targeted information intervention.

The aim of this study was to investigate Swedish children's and parents' attitudes and knowledge about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination a year after gender-neutral HPV vaccination was introduced in Sweden's national immunization program (NIP). Additional information about HPV and vaccine was provided in the extended immunazation program. In total, 276 parents and 206 children from 22 School Health Services responded to a web-based survey. Results showed that half of the children and about a third of the parents received additional Public Health Agency information about HPV vaccination, and a majority were satisfied. Parents considered HPV vaccination being important for their children's health, and both children and parents considered it important to vaccinate all genders against HPV. Both children and parents rated school nurses as most reliable source of HPV vaccination information. Teachers were also a common source of HPV and HPV vaccination information for children. Further research among teachers in Sweden is needed to explore their knowledge and abilities to inform students and parents about HPV and vaccination.

‘I am really scared for the future’: climate distress among Brazilian youth

Distress about climate change is a growing global phenomenon associated with mental health problems. We sought to understand climate change distress among youth in Brazil, a country that plays a critical role in climate change. After identifying individuals experiencing at least mild functional impairment due to climate anxiety based on a cross-culturally validated scale, we conducted 4 focus groups and 20 in-depth interviews with youth ages 10–16 (total N = 65). Data analysis used deductive and inductive thematic coding done in Atlas-ti. Climate change-related distress was common, including sadness, despair, and anxiety, and was associated with concerns about the local physical environment. Education about climate change in school was lacking, leading to misinformation and uncertainty. Global warming concerns and lack of deforestation policies were stressors, and the media was the most common information source about climate change. Participants expressed concern about Indigenous peoples and demonstrated anxiety about future unknowns, but also showed hope. Results suggest that education about climate change in schools and training for youth facing climate distress are important ways forward.

A Comparative Analysis of Traditional Latent Fingerprint Visualization Methods and Innovative Silica Gel G Powder Approach

Latent fingerprints are a common source of information for forensic experts and law enforcement agencies. The thin layer chromatography (TLC) plates that are prepared in this work are made with silica gel G powder. Latent fingerprint remnants are made up of secretions from the nose, palm, and sebaceous, apocrine, and eccrine glands (sweat). However, the quest for more versatile and effective techniques persisted, leading to the emergence of innovative approaches like Silica Gel G powder. The silicon atoms are linked to –OH groups at the silica gel’s surface. A latent fingerprint is an imprint left by direct contact with a surface or object that is not apparent to the unaided eye. The advantages of using Silica Gel G powder for latent fingerprint visualization underscore its significance as an innovative technique in forensic science. The latent fingerprints were developed on each of the several substrates using Merck Specialties Private Limited’s white-coloured silica gel G powder. There are several techniques in the literature for creating latent fingerprints. The emergence of Silica Gel G powder in forensic science represents a significant breakthrough in the visualization of latent fingerprints. The process of using Silica Gel G powder for latent fingerprint visualization exemplifies the precision and attention to detail required in forensic investigations.

Quality assessment and audience engagement with a sexuality education video: Evidence from China

Background: The convenience and accessibility of social media has made it a promising channel for sexuality education worldwide. In China, the popularity of social media such as Bilibili among young users and the increase in sexuality education content on such platforms have sparked concerns over video quality and educational content. Few existing studies have focused on such issues. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics and quality of sexuality education videos on Bilibili, a popular video-sharing social media platform among young people in China, and to explore how video characteristics and quality affected audience engagement. Method: We conducted a content analysis of 203 sexuality education videos on Bilibili. Results and Conclusion: Reproductive health and sexual pleasure were frequently addressed topics, and non-professional individuals were the most common sources of information about these. The involvement of well-known social influencers directly affected user engagement. In addition, video quality had a significant positive impact on user response. The quality of the sexuality education videos was generally high, and of strong educational significance. Hence there may be value in seeing sexuality education videos on such media as supplements to school-based education. Practical implications for improving the quality of sexuality education videos on Bilibili and other social media platforms as well as theoretical insights are discussed.

Is YouTube a sufficient source of information on Sarcoidosis?

BackgroundThe internet is a common source of health information for patients and caregivers. To date, content and information quality of YouTube videos on sarcoidosis has not been studied. The aim of our study was to investigate the content and quality of information on sarcoidosis provided by YouTube videos.MethodsOf the first 200 results under the search term “sarcoidosis,” all English-language videos with content directed at patients were included. Two independent investigators assessed the content of the videos based on 25 predefined key features (content score with 0–25 points), as well as reliability and quality (HONCode score with 0–8 points, DISCERN score with 1–5 points). Misinformation contained in the videos was described qualitatively.ResultsThe majority of the 85 included videos were from an academic or governmental source (n = 63, 74%), and median time since upload was 33 months (IQR 10–55). Median video duration was 8 min (IQR 3–13) and had a median of 2,044 views (IQR 504 − 13,203). Quality assessment suggested partially sufficient information: mean HONCode score was 4.4 (SD 0.9) with 91% of videos having a medium quality HONCode evaluation. Mean DISCERN score was 2.3 (SD 0.5). Video content was generally poor with a mean of 10.5 points (SD 0.6). Frequently absent key features included information on the course of disease (6%), presence of substantial geographical variation (7%), and importance of screening for extrapulmonary manifestations (11%). HONCode scores were higher in videos from academic or governmental sources (p = 0.003), particularly regarding “transparency of sponsorship” (p < 0.001). DISCERN and content scores did not differ by video category.ConclusionsMost YouTube videos present incomplete information reflected in a poor content score, especially regarding screening for extrapulmonary manifestations. Quality was partially sufficient with higher scores in videos from academic or governmental sources, but often missing references and citing specific evidence. Improving patient access to trustworthy and up to date information is needed.