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BACKGROUND: YouTube serves as a good source of information on autism; however, the reliability and quality of such content remain uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and quality of autism-related information presented in YouTube videos using the Global Quality Score (GQS) and Reliability Score. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in November 2023. A total of 48 autism-related videos on YouTube were sourced using keywords such as \'autism\', \'autism cause\', \'autism treatment\', and \'autism kids\'. The authors then viewed the videos and collected data regarding the number of views, likes and comments, uploader type, and type of information disseminated. The authors also used The GQS and modified DISCERN score to assess the quality and reliability of information in the videos. The data was then subjected to statistical analysis using the Kruskal-Wallis test and IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 22 (Released 2013; IBM Corp., Armonk, New York, United States). Results: Out of 48 videos, seven videos were excluded, leaving 41 for analysis. The included videos amassed 25,540,635 views, 304,557 likes, and 37,039 comments. The majority of videos were uploaded by hospitals (n=15; 36.59%), followed by news channels (n=12; 29.27%). Most videos described autism symptoms (n=26; 63.41%), with fewer addressing potential etiology (n=16; 39.02%). The median GQS was highest for videos uploaded by healthcare professionals (n=5), contrasting with news channels. The Kruskal-Wallis test revealed significant differences (p=0.02). Conclusion: These videos collectively garnered substantial viewership, likes, and comments. Most videos described autism symptoms, although fewer addressed potential causes. Notably, videos uploaded by healthcare professionals achieved the highest GQSs, highlighting their significance in disseminating reliable autism information. Healthcare professionals therefore play a crucial role in disseminating reliable autism information via YouTube. Encouraging their involvement in creating informative videos can enhance public understanding of autism.
摘要：
背景：YouTube是自闭症信息的良好来源；但是，这些内容的可靠性和质量仍然不确定。这项研究旨在使用全球质量评分（GQS）和可靠性评分来评估YouTube视频中与自闭症相关的信息的可靠性和质量。方法：2023年11月进行了横断面观察性研究。YouTube上共有48个与自闭症相关的视频是使用诸如“自闭症”之类的关键字来获取的，\'自闭症原因\'，\'自闭症治疗\'，和“自闭症儿童”。然后，作者观看了视频并收集了有关观看次数的数据，喜欢和评论，上传器类型,以及传播的信息类型。作者还使用GQS和修改的DISCERN评分来评估视频中信息的质量和可靠性。然后使用Kruskal-Wallis测试和IBMSPSSStatisticsforWindows对数据进行统计分析，版本22（2013年发布；IBMCorp.,Armonk,纽约,美国)。结果：在48个视频中，七个视频被排除在外,留下41个分析。包含的视频积累了25,540,635次观看，304,557喜欢，和37,039条评论。大多数视频是由医院上传的（n=15；36.59%），其次是新闻频道(n=12；29.27%)。大多数视频描述了自闭症症状（n=26;63.41％），解决潜在病因较少（n=16；39.02%）。医疗保健专业人员上传的视频的GQS中位数最高(n=5)，对比新闻频道。Kruskal-Wallis检验显示显著差异(p=0.02)。结论：这些视频共同获得了大量的收视率，喜欢,和评论。大多数视频描述了自闭症症状，尽管解决的潜在原因较少。值得注意的是,医疗保健专业人员上传的视频实现了最高的GQSs，强调它们在传播可靠的自闭症信息方面的重要性。因此，医疗保健专业人员在通过YouTube传播可靠的自闭症信息方面发挥着至关重要的作用。鼓励他们参与制作信息视频可以增强公众对自闭症的理解。
