Publications by authors named "Fatimah H Almousawi"
Saudi Med J
December 2019
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted on 374 patients and their companions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to evaluate their use of social media and search engines for health information and to understand their perceptions and practices.
- An overwhelming 85% of participants utilized social media for health information, predominantly through WhatsApp (78.3%) and YouTube (63.4%), with 28% seeking medical consultations online.
- While 81.4% found the information knowledgeable, only 29% shared their personal health experiences on social media, indicating a need for greater public awareness about using reliable health information sources.
