Impact of Online Medical Misinformation on Medication Adherence, Treatment Decisions, and Health-Seeking Behavior Among Patients With Chronic Diseases
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Adults ≥ 18 years
• Disease duration ≥ 6 months
• Social media use at least once weekly
• Able to provide informed consent
Locations
Other Locations
Egypt
Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University
RECRUITING
Alexandria
Contact Information
Primary
Mohamed Fakhry Ahmed Salem, PhD
Mohamed.Fakhry@alexu.edu.eg
+201286038014
Backup
Ahmed Salem
Mohamed.Fakhry@alexu.edu.eg
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-05-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-06-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 300
Treatments
Single Cohort: Adults With Chronic Diseases Exposed to Online Medical Information
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Alexandria University