Proportion of videos containing harmful information from medical professionals (n=70)
Classification of harmful information | N (%) | Providing information by medical professionals | |
---|---|---|---|
Yes (n=20) | No (n=50) | ||
Recommendation of unproved treatment and prevention methods | 51 (72.9) | 11 (55.0) | 40 (80.0) |
Recommendation of unnecessary medical examinations | 13 (18.6) | 8 (40.0) | 5 (10.0) |
Advocacy for E-cigarettes | 5 (7.1) | 0 (0.0) | 5 (10.0) |
Advice not to undergo necessary tests such as LDCT | 1 (1.4) | 1 (5.0) | 0 (0.0) |
LDCT, low-dose chest computed tomography.