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Untangling the truth: User engagement with misinformation in toothache-related Facebook posts.

T D S MenezesM M MartiniM LottoA M JucáO S JorgeA CruvinelT Cruvinel
Published in: Community dental health (2024)
This study highlights the importance of addressing the spread of misinformation related to oral health on social media and taking steps to ensure that accurate and reliable information is readily available. Toothache-related misinformation was associated with positive sentiments and financial motivation. Links, videos, and positive sentiments awakened greater user engagements with toothache-related posts.
Keyphrases
  • social media
  • health information
  • oral health
  • young adults