Objective:

To systematically evaluate the quality of DDH-related health information on TikTok and Bilibili and assess its impact on parental awareness and public health education, specifically focusing on understanding and recognition of DDH symptoms.

Key Findings:

• Video quality varied significantly between platforms, with professional content generally rated higher, indicating a need for better content regulation.
• Higher user engagement metrics did not correlate with higher medical accuracy, suggesting that popularity does not equate to reliability.
• Many videos lacked scientific accuracy, potentially misleading parents and affecting their understanding of DDH.

Interpretation:

The study highlights the need for improved quality control and regulation of health information on short video platforms to ensure accurate parental education regarding DDH.

Limitations:

• The study focused only on two platforms, which may not represent all available health information sources, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
• Videos were assessed by a limited number of raters, which may introduce bias and affect the reliability of the quality assessment.

Conclusion:

Enhancing the quality of health information on social media platforms is crucial for effective public health education and early recognition of conditions like DDH, ultimately improving health outcomes for children.