What question did this study set out to answer?

To analyze the quality and content of social media videos on prenatal genetic screening and identify public misconceptions.

April 15, 2026Open Access

The Patient, the Provider, and the TikTok Creator: Qualitative Analysis of the Content and Quality of Videos on Prenatal Genetic Screening

Key Points

To analyze the quality and content of social media videos on prenatal genetic screening and identify public misconceptions.
Conducted qualitative analysis of TikTok videos regarding prenatal genetic screening.
Evaluated the accuracy and clarity of information presented in these videos.
Identified common themes of misconceptions and gaps in public understanding.
Significant gaps in public understanding of the nature and limitations of NIPT.
Recommendations for healthcare professionals to engage more with social media platforms.
Highlighting the need for clinical protocols to address misconceptions.

Abstract

The findings underscore the influence of social media as a health information source and reveal significant gaps in public understanding of NIPT, particularly regarding its screening nature and limitations. Additionally, these results highlight the need for clinical protocols that address patient misconceptions and suggest that health care professionals should actively engage with digital platforms to familiarize themselves with what patients are seeing and hearing online. Recommendations include avoiding gendered mirroring, asking questions about patient knowledge, and leveraging social media for public health education.

The Patient, the Provider, and the TikTok Creator: Qualitative Analysis of the Content and Quality of Videos on Prenatal Genetic Screening

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