Aeshah Alshowaiman
Nursing, Alshifa Hospital, Saudi ArabiaPublications
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Research
Evaluating the credibility of digital health information on antibiotics: a user perspective
Author(s): Anas Ali Alhur*, Rahaf Asiri, Tief Asiri, Bdoor Asiri, Arwa Almalki, Azizah Ayyashi, Raghad Al-Maray, Ola Shubaili, Anwar Alahmari, Manar Alqahtani, Yara Aiyed, Rakan Almutairi, Aeshah Alshowaiman, Raghad Al Maalwi and Sara Jabbari
With digital platforms increasingly serving as primary sources of health information, assessing the credibility of online antibiotic-related content is imperative. This study evaluated user perspectives on the reliability and trustworthiness of digital health information concerning antibiotics. Amidst escalating concerns about antibiotic resistance and the misuse of antibiotics, accurate information dissemination is crucial. Utilizing a cross-sectional design, a structured online questionnaire was administered to 1,149 respondents to assess perceptions of credibility, trust, and information-seeking behaviors across various digital platforms, including social media, health websites, and forums. The findings revealed that source and author credibility (β=0.35, p<0.001) and user-driven credibility indicators (β=0.22, p<0.001) were significant predictors of trust in profes.. Read More»