"Do You Know What Birth Control Actually Does to Your Body?": Assessing Contraceptive Information on TikTok.
Caroline de Moel-Mandel, Arielle Donnelly, Megan Bugden
September 2025 Perspect Sex Reprod HealthSynopsis of Social media discussions
Discussions highlight the prevalence of poor-quality information shared by non-professionals and the trend towards natural methods, with phrases like 'natural methods over hormonal ones' emphasizing the ongoing debate. The tone varies from concern to skepticism, illustrating how social discussions shape perceptions of contraception and underscore the importance of accurate information.
Agreement
Moderate agreementMost discussions recognize concerns about misinformation and the importance of accurate contraceptive information, showing general agreement with the study’s findings.
Interest
High level of interestUsers demonstrate high interest by actively analyzing the quality and accuracy of information presented in social discussions about contraception.
Engagement
Moderate level of engagementSeveral comments delve into the details of social discussions, such as questioning the credibility of non-medical creators or debating natural versus hormonal methods.
Impact
Moderate level of impactThe conversations reflect an awareness that such misinformation could influence trust in healthcare and decisions about contraception, indicating moderate perceived impact.
Social Mentions
YouTube
2 Videos
2 Posts
Blogs
4 Articles
News
158 Articles
Metrics
Video Views
173
Total Likes
2
Extended Reach
9,676
Social Features
166
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Professor Erwin Loh
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お茶柱／心理学のべレスク
TikTokの医学情報は正しいか？
避妊関連動画100本を分析
うち医療従事者が作成したものは10％
53％はピルを否定
34％は医学に対して拒絶感を表明
全体的に品質が悪い
一部は根拠のない代替避妊法を推奨
https://t.co/9vq3RCbBnE
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Abstract Synopsis
- Social media, especially TikTok, heavily influences people's beliefs about contraception, but it's often difficult to tell which information is accurate, risking higher rates of unintended pregnancies.
- The study analyzed 100 popular TikTok videos on contraception, finding most contained poor quality information, with only a small fraction created by medical professionals, and a trend promoting natural methods over hormonal ones without discussing risks.
- This misinformation impacts trust in healthcare providers and alters patient-provider relationships, highlighting the need for better communication, accurate info dissemination on social media, and shared decision-making to improve contraceptive care.
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