Quality and trustworthiness of semaglutide health information on Chinese short-video apps Bilibili and TikTok

Semaglutide is associated with weight-loss effects beyond its original purpose for glycemic control.

• Short-video platforms are increasingly used to share health information about semaglutide.
• The quality and reliability of semaglutide-related content on these platforms have not been systematically evaluated.
• There may be important factors that influence the nature of semaglutide-related content shared online.

Simplified