Análise de vídeos no sítio do YouTube: contribuições para a compreensão da depressão infantil

Abstract

Objective: To analyze how childhood depression has been addressed in videos shared on YouTube. Method: This is a descriptive research with a quantitative approach, conducted through YouTube. Data collection took place in May 2024, using the YouTube search field with the compound keyword "Childhood Depression," in addition to controlled descriptors indexed in the Health Sciences Descriptors "depression" and "child," combined with the Boolean operator "and." After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, a sample of 10 videos was obtained, which were analyzed using a protocol adapted for social media, based on descriptive statistics. Results: The eligible videos originated from informative media, reports, and/or interviews addressing the topic of childhood depression. Information about signs and symptoms appeared in 100% of the videos, prevention and treatment methods in 70%, and 80% of the audiovisual resources did not address aspects related to epidemiology and risk factors. Conclusion: Finally, it is suggested that videos be produced with higher quality and posted by health institutions and professionals capable of providing information to the general public, aiming to promote health education.