ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Quality, reliability, and dissemination of lung cancer information on short-video platforms in China: a cross-platform content analysis of TikTok, Kwai, and Rednote.
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Abstract
Background: Short-video platforms have become major sources of health information in China, influencing public awareness and health behavior. However, the quality and dissemination patterns of lung cancer-related content across different platforms remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the informational quality, reliability, and engagement patterns of lung cancer short videos on three leading Chinese platforms. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive cross-sectional content analysis of 1,288 lung cancer-related videos retrieved from TikTok, Kwai and Rednote. Video quality was systematically evaluated using a multidimensional toolkit, including the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark criteria, Global Quality Scale (GQS), modified DISCERN (mDISCERN), and the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT-U/A). We analyzed heterogeneity and correlations of quality and engagement metrics (likes, comments, shares, collections) across platforms, creator types, content themes, and presentation formats. Results: Overall information quality was suboptimal (Median JAMA = 2; Median GQS = 3). Significant heterogeneity ( Conclusion: Marked disparities in the quality and dissemination of lung cancer-related short videos exist across Chinese platforms. Professional, evidence-based content enhances reliability, whereas emotional and visually driven content drives engagement. Strengthening algorithmic governance, metadata transparency, and expert involvement-alongside audience-centered, evidence-informed communication-may enhance the educational value and public health impact of short-video platforms.
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