Eva Montané1, Marta Duran, Dolors Capellà, Albert Figueras. 1. Fundació Institut Català de Farmacologia, Hospitals Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08035, Barcelona, Spain. eme@icf.uab.es
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to analyse the quality of newspaper articles (NAs) concerning the therapeutic use of cannabis published in Spanish newspapers. METHODS: A preliminary questionnaire of the Index of Scientific Quality was used [scores ranged from 0 (no misleading) to 14 (misinformation in each item)]. RESULTS: Of the 29 NAs analysed, 16 (55.2%) were scored as 4 or lower, and 6 (20.7%) scored 7 or higher. Up to 23 NAs (79.3%) did not manage the knowledge related to cannabinoids; 20 (69%) gave a sensationalist message; 11 (37.9%) were able to wrongly influence clinical decision taking; and 8 (27.6%) misled medical concepts. CONCLUSION: The leading medical journals could play an especially relevant role while preparing their press releases if they specify study limitations and context.
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to analyse the quality of newspaper articles (NAs) concerning the therapeutic use of cannabis published in Spanish newspapers. METHODS: A preliminary questionnaire of the Index of Scientific Quality was used [scores ranged from 0 (no misleading) to 14 (misinformation in each item)]. RESULTS: Of the 29 NAs analysed, 16 (55.2%) were scored as 4 or lower, and 6 (20.7%) scored 7 or higher. Up to 23 NAs (79.3%) did not manage the knowledge related to cannabinoids; 20 (69%) gave a sensationalist message; 11 (37.9%) were able to wrongly influence clinical decision taking; and 8 (27.6%) misled medical concepts. CONCLUSION: The leading medical journals could play an especially relevant role while preparing their press releases if they specify study limitations and context.
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