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Aim: Patients frequently use YouTube™ as a platform for obtaining information. Hemorrhoidal disease is considered as one of the common diseases in the general population. Currently, there exists no study evaluating the quality of YouTube™ videos regarding hemorrhoids. Our study aims to investigate the quality of videos on hemorrhoids on YouTube™. Method: The term “Hemorrhoids” was searched on the YouTube™ portal on December 13, 2020. The 68 most clicked videos were analyzed in the study. Video durations; the number of clicks, likes, dislikes, comments; and published dates were noted. In addition, video uploaders and video contents were examined. The Video Power Index (VPI) was calculated. Video quality was evaluated using the DISCERN, JAMA, GQS, and modified DISCERN scoring systems. Results: The average number of clicks on videos was 711,051,41. The daily view count was 603.63±1240.2. The average length of the videos was 327.69±324.17 s. The most common video uploaders were doctors [39 (57.3%)]. The average DISCERN, JAWA, GQB, modified DISCERN scores were low. Video length, daily clicks, VPI, and comments/year did not affect these scores. According to the groups, all quality values were better in the videos uploaded by the physicians. In addition, the groups with more than 200 views/day had statistically better GQS. Conclusion: The quality of videos regarding hemorrhoids on YouTube™ was insufficient. Of all uploaded videos, those uploaded by the doctors were of high quality.

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