Characterizing Experiences With Hikikomori Syndrome on Twitter Among...
Background:Hikikomori syndrome is a form of severe social withdrawal prevalent in Japan but is also a worldwide psychiatric issue. Twitter (subsequently rebranded X) offers valuable insights into...
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Background: Bipolar is a severe mental health condition affecting at least 2% of the global population, with clinical observations suggesting that individuals experiencing elevated mood states, such as...
View ArticleUnderstanding Patient Experiences of Vulvodynia Through Reddit: Qualitative...
Background: Vulvodynia is a chronic vulvar pain condition affecting up to 25% of the US population. However, diagnosis and effective treatment remain elusive. Many individuals with vulvodynia face...
View ArticleBeliefs in Misinformation About COVID-19 and the Russian Invasion of Ukraine...
Background: Detrimental effects of misinformation were observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presently, amid Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine, another wave of misinformation is spreading on the...
View ArticleExperiences of Public Health Professionals Regarding Crisis Communication...
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic emerged in the digital age and has been called the first “data-driven pandemic” in human history. The global response demonstrated that many countries had failed to...
View ArticleExploring the Use of Social Media for Medical Problem Solving by Analyzing...
Background: The advent of the internet has transformed the landscape of health information acquisition and sharing. Reddit has become a hub for such activities, such as the subreddit r/medical_advice,...
View ArticleUnderstanding Interventions to Address Infodemics Through Epidemiological,...
Background: The Covid-19 pandemic was accompanied by a barrage of false, misleading, and manipulated information that inhibited effective pandemic response and led to thousands of preventable deaths....
View ArticleBreast Cancer Vlogs on YouTube: Descriptive and Content Analyses
Background: Vlogs, or “video blogs,” are personally created experiential videos based on wide-ranging topics, usually posted to YouTube. Many women with breast cancer (breast cancer) document their...
View ArticleMental Health and Coping Strategies of Health Communicators Who Faced Online...
Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts used social media platforms to share information and advocate for policies. Many of them faced online abuse, which some reported took a toll on...
View ArticleAppropriateness of Web-Based Resources for Home Blood Pressure Measurement...
Background: High blood pressure (≥140/90 mm Hg) is the most prominent mortality risk factor worldwide. Home blood pressure measurement (HBPM) is recommended for blood pressure (BP) management. HBPM is...
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