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Size matters: characterizing penile augmentation content from the 100 most popular YouTube videos.
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International journal of impotence research [Int J Impot Res] 2024 Aug; Vol. 36 (5), pp. 493-497. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jun 28. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Aesthetic penile augmentation is considered investigational and not shown to be safe or efficacious. This study sought to characterize the quality and reliability of YouTube videos on the topic of penile augmentation. A systematic search identifying the 100 most viewed YouTube videos on penile augmentation was conducted. The videos were then evaluated by two independent urologists for reliability and quality using a modified DISCERN scoring system and Global Quality Scale (GQS). The median total views were 530,612 (range 123,478-32,914,713). The median DISCERN and GQS scores for all 100 videos were generally poor at 1.75 (IQR 1-2.63) and 2.5 (IQR 1.5-3.5), respectively. A little under half of the videos had a physician present (44.7%). DISCERN and GQS scores were significantly higher in videos with physicians compared to those without one (pā<ā0.001 for both). The majority of videos discussed nonsurgical methods of penile augmentation (65.1%) with penile traction devices being the most frequently discussed (19.2%). Urologists and medical organizations should strive to have more of a presence in this space to ensure patients are appropriately educated and counseled before pursuing potentially ineffective or harmful treatments.<br /> (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Limited.)
- Subjects :
- Male
Humans
Social Media
Penis anatomy & histology
Penis surgery
Video Recording
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1476-5489
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of impotence research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37380757
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-023-00728-y