ArticleJMIR cancer2015
YouTube Videos Related to Skin Cancer: A Missed Opportunity for Cancer Prevention and Control.
Article in JMIR cancer, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 25 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
25 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 63 citations in OpenAlex.
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Abstract
backgroundEarly detection and treatment influence the mortality risk of skin cancer.
objectiveThe objective of this study was to analyze the content of the most viewed professional and consumer videos uploaded to YouTube related to skin cancer.
methodsA total of 140 professional and consumer videos uploaded between 2007 and 2014 were identified and coded. Coding involved identifying and sorting followed by gathering descriptive information, including length of the video, number of views, and year uploaded. A dichotomous coding scheme (ie, yes or no) was used in coding specific aspects of video content, including provision of information, type of skin cancer, age group, family history, risk reduction, risk factors, fear, and home remedies for skin cancer treatment.
resultsThe majority of videos provided information related to screening. Many consumer videos conveyed information related to the use of a black salve as a home remedy for skin cancer, despite the fact that there is no evidence that it is an effective treatment.
conclusionsResearch is needed to identify characteristics of videos that are most likely to be viewed to inform the development of credible communications.
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