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ArticleBMC public health2024

The impact of social media on the selection of dentists based on their social media presence among residents of Vojvodina, Serbia: a cross-sectional study.

Ivana Gušić, Marija Stojilković, Selma Alija, Dušan Prodanović, Jelena Mirnić, Tanja Veljović

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Ivana GušićDepartment of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia.
Marija StojilkovićDepartment of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia. marija.stojilkovic@mf.uns.ac.rs.
Selma AlijaDepartment of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia.
Dušan ProdanovićDepartment of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia.
Jelena MirnićDepartment of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia.
Tanja VeljovićDepartment of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia.

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Abstract

backgroundConsidering the widespread use of social media, it is unsurprising that dentists are increasingly drawn to these platforms as a means of connecting with patients and sharing valuable insights. The aim of this research is to examine the influence of social media on the selection of dentists among residents of the Vojvodina province in the Republic of Serbia.

methodsThis cross-sectional study surveyed residents of Vojvodina, Serbia, aged 18 years and above, with an account on at least one social media platform. Dentists and dental students were excluded. The questionnaire was divided into three sections: sociodemographic information, social media usage habits, and the influence of social media on the selection of dentist/dental clinic. Descriptive statistics and chi-squared test were used for categorical variables. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to determine the associations between sociodemographic characteristics and the decision to select a dentist based on social media presence.

resultsIn this study, 983 participants were involved, with the majority being female (79.5%) and aged between 18 and 25 years (46.7%). Over half of the respondents (60.3%) stated that they would not select dentists based on their social media profiles, with a significant difference across age groups (p < 0.001). The main advantage of social media was quick access to information (67.2%), while disadvantages included the promotion of harmful trends (62.4%) and concerns about credibility (55.4%). Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that age (95% CI: 1.144-2.983; p < 0.001) and educational level (95% CI: 0.472-0.891; p < 0.05) were significant predictors for selecting dentists based on their social media presence.

conclusionSocial networks do not play a crucial role in selection of a dentist among the residents of Vojvodina. Age and educational level were significant predictors for selecting dentists based on their social media presence.

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DentistsSocial MediaAdolescentAdultCareer ChoiceCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSerbiaSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultCross-sectional studiesDentist-patient relationsHealth communicationHealth promotionSocial media exposure

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