Arwa Almalki

College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia

Publications

• Research   
  Evaluating the credibility of digital health information on antibiotics: a user perspective
  Author(s): Anas Ali Alhur*, Tief Asiri, Bdoor Asiri, Azizah Ayyashi, Raghad Al-Maray and Anwar Alahmari
  
  With digital platforms increasingly serving as primary sources of health information, assessing the credibility of online antibiotic-related content is imperative. This study evaluated user perspectives on the reliability and trustworthiness of digital health information concerning antibiotics. Amidst escalating concerns about antibiotic resistance and the misuse of antibiotics, accurate information dissemination is crucial. Utilizing a cross-sectional design, a structured online questionnaire was administered to 1,149 respondents to assess perceptions of credibility, trust, and information-seeking behaviors across various digital platforms, including social media, health websites, and forums. The findings revealed that source and author credibility (β=0.35, p<0.001) and user-driven credibility indicators (β=0.22, p<0.001) were significant predictors of trust in profes.. Read More»
  

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