How does the refresh attribute in the <meta> element affect page behavior?

The refresh attribute in the <meta> element specifies a delay before the page reloads or redirects.

It can be used to automatically refresh the page after a set number of seconds or redirect the user to a different URL. This is done by setting the content attribute to a time interval, optionally followed by a URL. However, it can be disorienting for users, especially those using assistive technologies.

<meta http-equiv="refresh" content="5;url=https://example.com">