Impact of Online Medical Misinformation

A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among adult patients diagnosed with chronic diseases to assess the impact of online medical misinformation on medication adherence, treatment decision-making, and health care-seeking behavior.

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Key information

Conditions

Medical Misinformation Behavior Cardiovascular Diseases Chronic Disease Chronic Diseases Diabetes (DM) Diabetes Mellitus Disease Attributes Endocrine System Diseases Glucose Metabolism Disorders Health Behavior Health-Seeking Behavior Hypertension Hypertension (HTN) Medication Adherence Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Patient Acceptance of Health Care Patient Compliance Treatment Adherence and Compliance Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University

Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, 21511, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Adults ≥ 18 years
Disease duration ≥ 6 months
Social media use at least once weekly
Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Severe cognitive or psychiatric disorders

Treatment and study plan

None (observational)

Other

None (observational)

Primary outcomes

Medication Adherence (MARS-5 Score)

Time frame: At baseline survey assessment

Description: Measures adherence to prescribed medications
Healthcare-Seeking Behavior Score

Time frame: At baseline survey assessment
Treatment Decision Changes (OHIU-CD Subscale)

Time frame: At baseline survey assessment

Measures changes in treatment decisions influenced by online information

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Alexandria University

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Registry information

Official study title

Online Health Misinformation and Its Association With Medication Adherence, Treatment Decision-making, and Health Care-Seeking Behavior Among Patients With Chronic Diseases: A Cross-sectional Study

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: May 22, 2026
Registry last updated: Aug 13, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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