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#GenderAffirmingHormoneTherapy and Health Information on TikTok: Thematic Content Analysis

#GenderAffirmingHormoneTherapy and Health Information on TikTok: Thematic Content Analysis

While Tik Tok videos have the potential to improve access to health information, peer support, and trust in medical professionals, Tik Tok may also be used to spread misinformation, disinformation, and hateful rhetoric against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and all asexually and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) people on the platform [4].

Julia Rose Beatini, Nora Yanyi Sun, Julianna K Coleman, Maetal E Haas-Kogan, Andrea Pelletier, Deborah Bartz, Alex Sogomon Keuroghlian

JMIR Infodemiology 2025;5:e66845

Evaluating the Content and Quality of Videos Related to Hypertrophic Scarring on TikTok in China: Cross-Sectional Study

Evaluating the Content and Quality of Videos Related to Hypertrophic Scarring on TikTok in China: Cross-Sectional Study

Tik Tok (Byte Dance), or Douyin, its Chinese name, is the leading video social media app in China, captivating a vast audience. Focusing on diverse content, such as food, travel, and education, it has attracted over 750 million daily active users, making it a vital platform for engagement and discovery [22]. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tik Tok videos about the SARS‑Co V‑2 garnered 93.1 billion views by July 2020 [17,19].

Jiangkun Wang, Kai Xu, Juanjuan Wu, Wen Liang, Weiming Qiu, Song Wang

JMIR Infodemiology 2025;5:e64792

Social Media Use and Oral Health–Related Misconceptions in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study

Social Media Use and Oral Health–Related Misconceptions in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study

To effectively reach a broad and diverse sample, we launched advertisement campaigns across Instagram, X (Twitter), Snapchat, and Tik Tok. User interactions were monitored throughout the campaigns to evaluate reach and sample representativeness. Snapchat and Tik Tok provided us with strategic support to optimize campaign strategies.

Rahaf Hamdan BinHamdan, Salwa Abdulrahman Alsadhan, Arwa Zohair Gazzaz, AlBandary Hassan AlJameel

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e70071

Information Regarding Dermatology as Seen on the Social Media Platform TikTok

Information Regarding Dermatology as Seen on the Social Media Platform TikTok

This study aims to describe the quantity and quality of dermatological content on Tik Tok, addressing the gap in research on dermatological information shared on this platform. The Tik Tok platform was screened in November 2022 for the following keywords: dermatology, derm, skin, skin care, aesthetician, dermatologist, esthetician, derm physician assistant, dermatology physician assistant, derm PA, dermatology nurse, derm nurse, and derm nurse practitioner.

Alexandra Rose Nigro, Alim Osman, Ryan Charles Saal, Robert James Smith

JMIR Dermatol 2025;8:e59597

Quality of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Videos Available on TikTok and Bilibili: Content Analysis

Quality of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Videos Available on TikTok and Bilibili: Content Analysis

Indeed, while there exist p NET-related videos on Tik Tok and Bilibili that provide patients with accessible information to enhance their awareness of this disease, the quality of such videos remains uncertain. Therefore, the objective of this study was to conduct a meticulous analysis of the quality of p NET-related videos accessible on Tik Tok and Bilibili.

Zheyu Niu, Yijie Hao, Faji Yang, Qirong Jiang, Yupeng Jiang, Shizhe Zhang, Xie Song, Hong Chang, Xu Zhou, Huaqiang Zhu, Hengjun Gao, Jun Lu

JMIR Form Res 2024;8:e60033

Alternative Health and Conventional Medicine Discourse About Cancer on TikTok: Computer Vision Analysis of TikTok Videos

Alternative Health and Conventional Medicine Discourse About Cancer on TikTok: Computer Vision Analysis of TikTok Videos

The rise of Tik Tok—the fastest-growing social media platform and one where falsehoods are plentiful—as a quasi-search engine for young adults has raised concerns among experts who worry that the platform will soon emerge as a new hotbed of misinformation [30-32]. In light of these developments, this study aims to examine cancer-related discourse and misinformation on Tik Tok.

Roxana Mika Muenster, Kai Gangi, Drew Margolin

J Med Internet Res 2024;26:e60283

#TraumaTok—TikTok Videos Relating to Trauma: Content Analysis

#TraumaTok—TikTok Videos Relating to Trauma: Content Analysis

A previous study exploring mental health information and social support on Tik Tok [9] described the widespread engagement within the user base and highlighted how the platform can be a useful space for support and validation. To date, there have been no studies to explore the use of Tik Tok by individuals impacted by trauma specifically, which is surprising given the widespread nature of traumatic events.

Alix Woolard, Rigel Paciente, Emily Munro, Nicole Wickens, Gabriella Wells, Daniel Ta, Joelie Mandzufas, Karen Lombardi

JMIR Form Res 2024;8:e49761

Popular Skin-of-Color Dermatology Social Media Hashtags on TikTok From 2021 to 2022: Content Analysis

Popular Skin-of-Color Dermatology Social Media Hashtags on TikTok From 2021 to 2022: Content Analysis

Health care providers can use social media platforms such as Tik Tok to communicate with and educate users globally. Rapid dynamic sharing of content can be personalized and adapted to user preferences on Tik Tok through artificial intelligence–enabled algorithms and the “For You” feed [1], and users can publicly interact with and amplify trending videos by posting side-by-side “duets.”

Jeemin Kang, Mindy D Szeto, Lois Suh, Jadesola T Olayinka, Robert P Dellavalle

JMIR Dermatol 2024;7:e50408

Influence of TikTok on Body Satisfaction Among Generation Z in Indonesia: Mixed Methods Approach

Influence of TikTok on Body Satisfaction Among Generation Z in Indonesia: Mixed Methods Approach

Studies related to Tik Tok delve into areas such as body dissatisfaction [14,15], BS in dancer challenges [16], body neutrality [17], and systematic literature reviews on body image [18]. Tik Tok has a substantial user base primarily consisting of Generation Z (Gen Z) individuals, aged between 11 years and 26 years, with approximately 37 million users worldwide. Indonesia stands as the second largest Tik Tok user in the world to date [19,20].

Hanifa Ariana, Ikmal Almuhtadi, Nikita Jacey Natania, Putu Wuri Handayani, Stéphane Bressan, Pramitha Dwi Larasati

JMIR Hum Factors 2024;11:e58371

The Quality of Short Videos as a Source of Coronary Heart Disease Information on TikTok: Cross-Sectional Study

The Quality of Short Videos as a Source of Coronary Heart Disease Information on TikTok: Cross-Sectional Study

Tik Tok, reigning as the preeminent short video platform globally, also hosts an extensive array of patient-oriented content [19]. According to the Tik Tok Health Science Data Report, health content ranks among the top categories engaged by users [20]. As of March 2023, Tik Tok boasts over 35,000 verified health care providers, contributing 21,000 new entries daily, with health-related posts amassing more than 200 million views daily.

Xun Gong, Meijuan Chen, Lihong Ning, Lingzhong Zeng, Bo Dong

JMIR Form Res 2024;8:e51513