Scientific Dissemination About Onychomycosis on Social Media: From Awareness to Prevention

This study aimed to disseminate scientific information about onychomycosis, a fungal nail infection, through Instagram® to raise awareness and prevention knowledge among the general public. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the researchers adapted scientific content into accessible language and created posts for an Instagram® account. Over two months, the account gained 140 followers, primarily women from Brazil, and achieved 2,274 content views, 165 shares, 348 likes, and 56 comments. The study concluded that Instagram® is an effective tool for popularizing scientific content, despite the short observation period.