ArticleHealth science reports2026
Medication-Related Information on Social Media: Exploring Public Trust, Perceptions of Credibility, and Influence on Behavior.
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Background and Aim: Social media has evolved into a major source of health and medical information. This study investigated exposure to medication-related content on social media among adults in Jordan and examined factors influencing trust, confidence in distinguishing accurate from inaccurate information, and health-related decision-making. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in February 2026 among adults aged ≥ 18 years using convenience and snowball sampling. The questionnaire assessed demographics, social media use, exposure to medication-related content, trust, verification behaviors, and digital health literacy (eHEALS). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression, with significance set at Results: A total of 501 participants were included (median age 26, 309 females, 61.7%). Instagram ( Conclusion: Social media is widely used for medication information, yet trust and digital health literacy remain limited. Exposure to misinformation is common and affects decision-making. Enhancing digital health literacy, encouraging verification, and promoting credible health communication are critical.
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