This mixed-methods study aims to examine the impact of exposure to online medical misinformation on medication adherence, treatment decision-making, and healthcare-seeking behavior among patients with chronic diseases. The study targets patients with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia and evaluates how misinformation influences real-world health behaviors. Quantitative and qualitative data will be collected concurrently to provide a comprehensive understanding of misinformation-related health risks.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
None (observational)
Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
RECRUITINGMedication Adherence (MARS-5 Score)
Description: Measures adherence to prescribed medications
Time frame: At baseline survey assessment
Susceptibility to Medical Misinformation (OMISS Score)
Measures verification behavior toward online medical information
Time frame: At baseline survey assessment
Treatment Decision Changes (OHIU-CD Subscale)
Measures changes in treatment decisions influenced by online information
Time frame: At baseline survey assessment
Healthcare-Seeking Behavior Score
Time frame: At baseline survey assessment
Qualitative Themes of Misinformation Impact
Time frame: At baseline survey assessment
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