TikTok videos portraying a COVID-19 tests as disgusting or unpleasant tend to receive more attention and positive feedback, according to new research published in JMIR Public Health and Surveillance. “Testing for COVID-19 is an important community mitigation strategy,” said Corey H. Basch, a professor of public health at William Paterson University and lead author of the new study. “Given the widespread popularity and reach of TikTok, it’s important to assess the content of videos related to COVID-19 testing, as this could influence decisions made by viewers. This study documented the extent t…
