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Social media spreading false information about birth control

ABC News
Summary

Sexual HealthDisinformation and MisinformationSocial media

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  • the headline was changed: TikTok 'experts' Social media spreading misinformation false information about birth control

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Influencers and everyday women are posting their negative views about contraception. A recent study found most TikToks about birth control were not created by medical professionals.

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