Gabriele Donzelli|Giacomo Palomba|Ileana Federigi|Francesco Aquino|Lorenzo Cioni|Marco Verani|Annalaura Carducci|Pier Luigi Lopalco
Misinformation on vaccination: A quantitative analysis of YouTube videos
University of Pisa|University of Pisa|University of Pisa|University of Pisa|Scuola Normale Superiore|University of Pisa|University of Pisa|University of Pisa
italy phenomenon vaccine hesitancy increased time represents complex problem requires continuous monitoring misinformation media social media seems one determinants vaccine hesitancy since instance 428 percent italian citizens used internet obtain vaccine information 2016 article reports quantitative analysis 560 youtube videos related link vaccines autism serious side effects children analysis revealed videos negative tone annual number uploaded videos increased considered period goes 27 december 2007 31 july 2017 peak 224 videos first seven months 2017 findings suggest public institutions engaged establishing web presence order provide reliable information answers stories videos respond questions public vaccination actions could useful allow citizens make informed decisions vaccines comply vaccination regulations