Hakami Zaki, Maganur Prabhadevi C, Khanagar Sanjeev B, Naik Sachin, Alhakami Khalid, Bawazeer Omar A, Alassiry Ahmed Mohammed, Vishwanathaiah Satish
Division of Orthodontics, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.
Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.
Children (Basel). 2022 Feb 8;9(2):225. doi: 10.3390/children9020225.
This study aims to investigate the content and usefulness of YouTube videos on** thumb-sucking habits.
YouTube was systematically searched for all relevant videos on thumb sucking using primary keywords, such as thumb, finger, and digit sucking. Video information was assessed, such as the type of video, number of likes or dislikes, number of views, and duration of upload. The usefulness of videos was analyzed, and information about treatment modalities was evaluated.
A total of 331 YouTube videos (314 educational offerings and 17 testimonials) were included in the analysis. Individual users uploaded (36.6%), followed by healthcare professionals (30.5%). Only 4.83% of the videos were classified as having "very useful" general information content, whereas 51.1% were rated as "slightly useful." There was no significant correlation between the usefulness score and the interaction rate, video length, or viewing rate. The videos advised a psychosocial approach and mechanical or reminder therapy in 32.33% and 25.07% of videos, respectively. Preventive methods accounted for 7.26%, and chemical treatments were discussed in 5.44% of the videos.
Information on YouTube about thumb-sucking habits was unsatisfactory and should be improved by oral healthcare professionals and organizations.
本研究旨在调查YouTube上有关吮拇指习惯的视频内容及实用性。
在YouTube上系统搜索所有与吮拇指相关的视频，使用的主要关键词如拇指、手指和吮指。评估视频信息，如视频类型、点赞或差评数量、观看次数及上传时长。分析视频的实用性，并评估有关治疗方式的信息。
分析共纳入331个YouTube视频（314个教育类视频和17个推荐视频）。视频由个人用户上传的占（36.6%），其次是医疗保健专业人员（30.5%）。只有4.83%的视频被归类为具有“非常有用”的一般信息内容，而51.1%被评为“有点有用”。实用性得分与互动率、视频长度或观看率之间无显著相关性。在32.33%的视频中建议采用心理社会方法，25.07%的视频建议采用机械或提醒疗法。预防方法占7.26%，5.44%的视频讨论了化学治疗方法。
YouTube上有关吮拇指习惯的信息不尽人意，口腔保健专业人员和组织应加以改进。
