The level of effectiveness of healthcare education on TikTok

Khairul Azli, Najmi Nafis and Mohd Rizal, Siti Hana Natasya and Ridzuan, Abdul Rauf and Baharuddin, Nur Umairah Bazla and Mahlin, Muhamad Aiman and Sataria, Iskhandar Ishraf and Jamri, Mohamad Hafifi (2025) The level of effectiveness of healthcare education on TikTok. E-Journal of Media and Society, 8 (1). pp. 48-57. ISSN 2682-9193

Abstract

This study explores the effectiveness and awareness levels of healthcare education on TikTok, focusing on combating unhealthy diet and obesity. Utilizing surveys and statistical analysis, it aims to assess TikTok's impact on educating users about health topics and measure the level of audience awareness. TikTok has emerged as an unexpected but potent platform for healthcare education, enabling healthcare practitioners to disseminate factual information through engaging short videos. The platform's algorithm enhances message dissemination, reaching previously inaccessible demographics. This research highlights TikTok's evolution into a hub for credible healthcare information, fostering active viewer participation and creating a dynamic learning environment. It serves as a valuable resource for social media users seeking reliable healthcare information and provides content creators with a framework for developing impactful healthcare content. Furthermore, it underscores the potential for commercialization, wherein healthcare organizations, practitioners, and brands can collaborate with influencers to promote health products and services while advancing public health awareness on TikTok. The study reveals a high level of effectiveness in healthcare education on TikTok, with a mean effectiveness score of 3.29. Moreover, it indicates a considerable level of effectiveness among users, with a mean awareness score of 3.67.

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Khairul Azli, Najmi Nafis
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Mohd Rizal, Siti Hana Natasya
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Ridzuan, Abdul Rauf
abdulrauf@uitm.edu.my
Baharuddin, Nur Umairah Bazla
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Mahlin, Muhamad Aiman
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Sataria, Iskhandar Ishraf
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Jamri, Mohamad Hafifi
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Subjects: H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine > Health Communication
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka > Alor Gajah Campus > Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
Journal or Publication Title: E-Journal of Media and Society
ISSN: 2682-9193
Volume: 8
Number: 1
Page Range: pp. 48-57
Keywords: Healthcare, Education, TikTok, Awareness
Date: January 2025
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/123528
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