ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2022
Evaluating the Quality and Reliability of Gender-affirming Surgery Videos on YouTube and TikTok.
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- Assessment of the reliability of YouTube™ videos about zirconia crowns in pediatric dentistry.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2023Article
- A comprehensive analysis of YouTube videos on gender affirmation surgery.International urogynecology journal · 2023Article
- Gender Affirmation-Related Information-Seeking Behaviors in a Diverse Sample of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Young Adults: Survey Study.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- TikTok in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review of Its Uses.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2023Review
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Abstract
Background: Social media platforms have changed the way medical information is disseminated. Transgender patients may utilize social media to learn about gender-affirming surgery (GAS). Although videos on social media are readily accessible, their content is not verified or peer-reviewed. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the quality and reliability of YouTube and TikTok videos related to GAS. Methods: YouTube and TikTok were queried for gender-affirming top surgery, metoidioplasty, phalloplasty, breast augmentation, and vaginoplasty. Quality of video content was analyzed by the DISCERN scale. Quality scores were compared among the type of GAS, account user, and content category. Results: There were 275 YouTube videos and 55 TikTok videos. Most videos focused on masculinizing top surgery ( Conclusions: Videos on GAS ranged from poor to good quality and reliability. Health care professionals, especially plastic surgeons, should create high-quality videos on social media to educate transgender patients. There should also be greater efforts in disseminating existing high-quality videos on social media. Resources posted on social media platforms can reach a wide audience through accessible means.
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