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A UA study finds 26.7% of TikTok’s abortion content is inaccurate, mostly from non-medical creators, raising concerns about teen health misinformation.
A University of Arizona study finds that TikTok's sexual health content, especially on abortion, often contains inaccuracies, with 26.7% of related videos showing misinformation—mostly from non-medical creators.
Medical professionals' videos were far more accurate.
The research, led by student Angeli Sirilan, analyzed 100 videos under key health terms and found widespread misleading advice, including unsafe practices.
With teens increasingly relying on TikTok for health information, experts stress the need for better education, social media literacy, and platform oversight to combat harmful content.
The findings will be presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 conference.
Un estudio de la UA encuentra que el 26.7% del contenido de aborto de TikTok es inexacto, en su mayoría de creadores no médicos, lo que plantea preocupaciones sobre la información errónea sobre la salud de los adolescentes.