Exploring the Quality of TikTok-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education in English and Spanish: A Digital Health Study

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Authors

Lisa M. Diaz · University of California, Los Angeles

Dante Anthony Tolentino · University of California, Los Angeles

Mary-Lynn Brecht · University of California, Los Angeles

Wendie A. Robbins · University of California, Los Angeles

Sarah Choi · University of California, Los Angeles

Abstract

Traditional in-person diabetes education has limited accessibility, especially for various groups, including Hispanic communities. This study found that TikTok content often lacked high-quality and comprehensive coverage of ADCES7 self-care behaviors, with personal accounts generating the most engagement despite lower quality. Given TikTok's rapid growth, there is an urgent need to improve the quality of diabetes-management content to ensure users receive accurate and reliable information.

Topics & Keywords

Health Literacy and Information Accessibility Social Media in Health Education Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care

Volume 52, Issue 2, pp. 150-161

DOI: 10.1177/26350106261422680

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