COGNITION OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH HEALTH DETERMINANTS ON DENTAL AND PARAMEDICAL YOUTH OF 2-2TIER CITIES IN INDIA; A CONVERGENT PARALLEL-MIXED METHOD RESEARCH
Saxena Yash, Shrivastava Leher
Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental college, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Abstract
The emergence of influencers and extravagant use of social networking sites for various reasons has started shaping life. ‘Linktree – the 2022 creator report’ states 4.62 billion users of the social media, its multiplying drastically each year; if we see percentage wise it is highest in India. As there is no check post during content creation and posting it online loads of unverified information is available online.
Objective: This study aims to determine the dependency and aptitude of dental and paramedical youth for their own health care be it physical, mental, dietary, dental and medical advice.
Methods: This study assessed the Time of usage of internet, the platform they visit to seek preliminary advice, and their ability to distinguish between factual and or mythical content online.
Result: The research found that although the participants perceived of negative impact of usage of social media and the study found out that there are high chances of encountering mythical content online if it was their only source of seeking advice. Study also found that participants have reversed few habits after debunking myths when they consulted a professional.
Conclusion: Although factual information may be available which may be helpful, online use of social media platforms for health may be a double edged sword.
Keywords: Social Media, Dietary Advice, Health Advice
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
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Published on : 2026-01-12
| Vol | : | 12 |
| Issue | : | 1 |
| Month | : | January |
| Year | : | 2026 |