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Clostridium difficile on YouTube: A need for greater focus on prevention

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to describe the content of the most popular YouTube videos related to Clostridium difficile. Across all sources, the kinds of content most likely to be included in the videos was general information, overuse of antibiotics, and symptomatic diarrhea. Health professionals can contribute to existing social media messages related to C. difficile with comprehensive messages that include means for prevention.

Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health

DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2017.08.003

Authors: Corey H. Basch, Grace C. Hillyer, Philip Garcia, Charles E. Basch

Institutions: William Paterson University, Columbia University

Language: English

Topic: Social Media in Health Education

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,310