Table 2 Eight adapted HONcode principles and frequency of adherence in reviewed CAD-related TikTok videos (n = 122).
Number | Criteria | Number of videos in compliance (% of total sample) |
|---|---|---|
1 | Any medical or health advice given in the video must come from a qualified health professional unless it is clearly stated the information does not come from a qualified health source. | 122 (100.0) |
2 | The information provided in the videos must be designed to support the patient’s CAD self-management but is not meant to replace a patient-physician relationship. | 39 (32.0) |
3 | The information in the video maintains the right to confidentiality and respect of the individual patient featured. | 6 (4.9) |
4 | Each video contains references to source data on information presented or contains a specific HTML link to source information. | 2 (1.6) |
5 | Each video containing claims on the benefits or performance of specific, skills/behaviors, interventions, treatments, products, etc. must be supported by evidence through references or HTML links. | 2 (1.6) |
6 | The video must provide the viewer with contact information, or a website link to more information. | 0 (0.0) |
7 | Any individuals or organizations that contribute funds, services, or material in the posted video must be clearly identified in the video or video description. | 0 (0.0) |
8 | If advertisement supports funding to the video or the video’s developers, it must be clearly stated. Included advertising must be clearly differentiable to the viewer: there should be a clear difference between the advertising material and the educational material in the video. | 0 (0.0) |
