Impact of Online Medical Misinformation

Recruiting Observational Study
Medical Misinformation Medication Adherence Health-Seeking Behavior Chronic Diseases Diabetes (DM) Hypertension (HTN)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
402 (estimated)
Sponsor
Alexandria University · Other
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About This Trial

A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among adult patients diagnosed with chronic diseases to assess the impact of online medical misinformation on medication adherence, treatment decision-making, and health care-seeking behavior.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥ 18 years * Disease duration ≥ 6 months * Social media use at least once weekly * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive or psychiatric disorders
Contacts

Mohamed Fakhry Ahmed Salem, PhD

+201286038014

Mohamed.Fakhry@alexu.edu.eg

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Ahmed Salem

Mohamed.Fakhry@alexu.edu.eg

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