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Buller DB, Sussman AL, Thomson CA, Kepka D, Taren D, Henry KL, Warner EL, Walkosz BJ, Woodall WG, Nuss K, Blair CK, Guest DD, Borrayo EA, Gordon JS, Hatcher J, Wetter DW, Kinsey A, Jones CF, Yung AK, Christini K, Berteletti J, Torres JA, Barraza Perez EY, Small A. #4Corners4Health Social Media Cancer Prevention Campaign for Emerging Adults: Protocol for a Randomized Stepped-Wedge Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2024; 13:e50392. [PMID: 38386396 PMCID: PMC10921336 DOI: 10.2196/50392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Many emerging adults (EAs) are prone to making unhealthy choices, which increase their risk of premature cancer morbidity and mortality. In the era of social media, rigorous research on interventions to promote health behaviors for cancer risk reduction among EAs delivered over social media is limited. Cancer prevention information and recommendations may reach EAs more effectively over social media than in settings such as health care, schools, and workplaces, particularly for EAs residing in rural areas. OBJECTIVE This pragmatic randomized trial aims to evaluate a multirisk factor intervention using a social media campaign designed with community advisers aimed at decreasing cancer risk factors among EAs. The trial will target EAs from diverse backgrounds living in rural counties in the Four Corners states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. METHODS We will recruit a sample of EAs (n=1000) aged 18 to 26 years residing in rural counties (Rural-Urban Continuum Codes 4 to 9) in the Four Corners states from the Qualtrics' research panel and enroll them in a randomized stepped-wedge, quasi-experimental design. The inclusion criteria include English proficiency and regular social media engagement. A social media intervention will promote guideline-related goals for increased physical activity, healthy eating, and human papillomavirus vaccination and reduced nicotine product use, alcohol intake, and solar UV radiation exposure. Campaign posts will cover digital and media literacy skills, responses to misinformation, communication with family and friends, and referral to community resources. The intervention will be delivered over 12 months in Facebook private groups and will be guided by advisory groups of community stakeholders and EAs and focus groups with EAs. The EAs will complete assessments at baseline and at 12, 26, 39, 52, and 104 weeks after randomization. Assessments will measure 6 cancer risk behaviors, theoretical mediators, and participants' engagement with the social media campaign. RESULTS The trial is in its start-up phase. It is being led by a steering committee. Team members are working in 3 subcommittees to optimize community engagement, the social media intervention, and the measures to be used. The Stakeholder Organization Advisory Board and Emerging Adult Advisory Board were formed and provided initial input on the priority of cancer risk factors to target, social media use by EAs, and community resources available. A framework for the social media campaign with topics, format, and theoretical mediators has been created, along with protocols for campaign management. CONCLUSIONS Social media can be used as a platform to counter misinformation and improve reliable health information to promote health behaviors that reduce cancer risks among EAs. Because of the popularity of web-based information sources among EAs, an innovative, multirisk factor intervention using a social media campaign has the potential to reduce their cancer risk behaviors. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05618158; https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05618158. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/50392.
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- University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Care Center, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- College of Nursing and Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Section of Nutrition, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Department of Psychology, College of Natural Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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- College of Nursing and Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Klein Buendel, Golden, CO, United States
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- University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Care Center, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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- University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Care Center, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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- University of Colorado Cancer Center, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO, United States
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- College of Nursing, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
- Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- University of Colorado Cancer Center, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO, United States
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- College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Care Center, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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Ndlovu K, Ramalepe LM, Nwogwugwu NC, Olutola BG. Is There an Association between the Use of Social Media and Self-Rated Health? Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 13:777. [PMID: 37754055 PMCID: PMC10526054 DOI: 10.3390/bs13090777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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This study sought to determine the association between social media and self-rated health. This study used the 2022 Health Information National Trends Survey for American adults. A statistical analysis was conducted using Chi-square and multivariable logistic regression. Of the 6018 study participants, the majority reported that they were in excellent/very good and good health (82.9%, n = 4930). More than half (58.2%, n = 3268) of the respondents reported that they visited a social media site almost every day in the past 12 months, while 76.8% (n = 4843) reported that they never interacted with people who had similar health or medical issues on social media. There was no association between everyday visits to a social media site, interaction with people with similar health/medical issues on social media, or watching a health-related video on social media and self-rated health. Those who had full-time employment were more likely to rate their health as excellent/very good/good (AOR: 2.394, 95% Conf. Int: 1.820-3.149) compared to those with no full-time employment. Marital status, confidence in taking care of oneself, education, and current smoking were associated with self-rated health. This study showed that the use of social media which included the watching of health-related videos was not associated with self-rated health.
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- Kholisani Ndlovu
- School of Engineering, Science and Health, The Independent Institute of Education (IIEMSA), 144 Peter Rd, Ruimsig, Roodepoort 1724, Gauteng, South Africa; (K.N.); (N.C.N.)
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- School of Social Science, The Independent Institute of Education (IIEMSA), 144 Peter Rd, Ruimsig, Roodepoort 1724, Gauteng, South Africa;
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- School of Engineering, Science and Health, The Independent Institute of Education (IIEMSA), 144 Peter Rd, Ruimsig, Roodepoort 1724, Gauteng, South Africa; (K.N.); (N.C.N.)
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- School of Engineering, Science and Health, The Independent Institute of Education (IIEMSA), 144 Peter Rd, Ruimsig, Roodepoort 1724, Gauteng, South Africa; (K.N.); (N.C.N.)
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Allard NC, Orom H. Examining beliefs and information-seeking behaviors of young adults aged 20-39 to help inform cancer prevention communication. Prev Med 2023; 166:107353. [PMID: 36410553 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2022.107353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Successfully reaching young adults with cancer early detection information is urgently important given the rising rates of cancer in this age group. We sought to describe to describe the 'when, who, where, what and how' of young adult cancer information seeking and how it differs from that of older participants. We analyzed information seeking and beliefs among young adult (aged 20-39 years) and middle aged and older (aged 40-75 years) respondents to the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 5, cycle 4 (N = 2784). A little less than half of young adults had searched for cancer information (44%), which was just as often as middle aged and older adults. Seeking cancer information was greater among young adults more worried about the disease (aOR = 1.39, 95% CI = 1.04, 1.86, p = .026). Like middle aged and older adults, young adults most often chose a doctor as their first choice for cancer information; however, they were more likely than their older counterparts to make the internet their first choice (38.9% vs. 28.5%, p = .013) and more frequently sought health information from YouTube (p = .010). They were more trusting of cancer information from government organizations than older adults (p = .019). Communicators may be able to better persuade young adults with early detection information framed around cherished values. Though respondents of all ages were most likely to choose protecting family as their top value, young adults valued happiness over safeguarding their health more than middle aged and older adults.
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- Natasha C Allard
- Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, 401 Kimball Tower, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States of America.
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- Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, 401 Kimball Tower, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States of America.
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Barrutia L, Vega-Gutiérrez J, Santamarina-Albertos A. What do Patients Want to See on Social Media? Evidence From a Two-Year Experiment. Dermatol Pract Concept 2023; 13:dpc.1301a20. [PMID: 36892385 PMCID: PMC9946073 DOI: 10.5826/dpc.1301a20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Dermatological information on social media is dominated by misleading and potentially harmful content from nonexperts. Literature suggests that, to address this issue, dermatologists should develop an online presence. However, the successful presence of dermatologists on social media has been criticized for focusing on cosmetic dermatology and not representing the broad spectrum of the specialty. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to systematically analyze which dermatological topics interest the public most, and to find out whether it is feasible for a dermatologist to become influential on social media while presenting all dermatological topics equally. METHODS The study was performed on an educational dermatology YouTube channel. The 101 videos published in a two-year period were divided into cosmetic (51 videos) and medical dermatology (50 videos). Student's t-test was conducted to determine whether there were significant differences in views. Medical dermatology videos were then classified into three categories: Acne, facial dermatoses (excluding acne) and other dermatological diseases. A Kruskal-Wallis test was used to compare these three categories and cosmetic dermatology. RESULTS When comparing cosmetic and medical dermatology, no significant differences were found. When comparing the four categories, cosmetic dermatology and acne were found to generate significantly more views that other dermatological diseases. CONCLUSIONS The public seems to be particularly interested in cosmetic dermatology and acne. This might make it challenging to become successful on social media while presenting a balanced portrayal of dermatology. However, focusing on popular topics can provide a real chance to be influential and protect vulnerable people from misinformation.
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- Leire Barrutia
- Dermatology, Medicine and Toxicology Department, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain.,Dermatology Department, Clinical University Hospital of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Dermatology, Medicine and Toxicology Department, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain.,Dermatology Department, Río Hortega University Hospital, Valladolid, Spain
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- Dermatology, Medicine and Toxicology Department, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain.,Dermatology Department, Clinical University Hospital of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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de Vere Hunt I, Linos E. Social Media for Public Health: Framework for Social Media-Based Public Health Campaigns. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e42179. [PMID: 36515995 PMCID: PMC9798262 DOI: 10.2196/42179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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The pervasiveness of social media is irrefutable, with 72% of adults reporting using at least one social media platform and an average daily usage of 2 hours. Social media has been shown to influence health-related behaviors, and it offers a powerful tool through which we can rapidly reach large segments of the population with tailored health messaging. However, despite increasing interest in using social media for dissemination of public health messaging and research exploring the dangers of misinformation on social media, the specifics of how public health practitioners can effectively use social media for health promotion are not well described. In this viewpoint, we propose a novel framework with the following 5 key principles to guide the use of social media for public health campaigns: (1) tailoring messages and targeting them to specific populations-this may include targeting messages to specific populations based on age, sex, or language spoken; interests; or geotargeting messages at state, city, or zip code level; (2) including members of the target population in message development-messages should be designed with and approved by members of the community they are designed to reach, to ensure cultural sensitivity and trust-building; (3) identifying and addressing misinformation-public health practitioners can directly address misinformation through myth-busting messages, in which false claims are highlighted and explained and accurate information reiterated; (4) leveraging information sharing-when designing messages for social media, it is crucial to consider their "shareability," and consider partnering with social media influencers who are trusted messengers among their online followers; and (5) evaluating impact by measuring real-world outcomes, for example measuring foot traffic data. Leveraging social media to deliver public health campaigns enables us to capitalize on sophisticated for-profit advertising techniques to disseminate tailored messaging directly to communities that need it most, with a precision far beyond the reaches of conventional mass media. We call for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as state and local public health agencies to continue to optimize and rigorously evaluate the use of social media for health promotion.
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- Isabella de Vere Hunt
- Program for Clinical Research and Technology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, United States
- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Program for Clinical Research and Technology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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Burke AD, Burns JW, Chakraborty S, Saha T, Ray A, Borsch DM. Evaluation of cancer awareness, cancer education, and prevention intervention techniques among university-level students in the United States and India. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2022; 11:187. [PMID: 36003241 PMCID: PMC9393919 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1422_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally. A considerable number of different cancer types may be preventable, using primary intervention techniques, such as health education, cancer awareness, behaviors and lifestyle modifications. The present study conducted a comparative assessment of cancer awareness among undergraduate students of the United States and India. MATERIALS AND METHODS Students from an Institution in India (KC) (55 females, 33 males), and an Institution in the United States of America (SHU) (226 female, 58 male) during 2019-2020 participated in this study. Participants (n = 372) across all majors and all years (first through fourth year) completed an online questionnaire and answered the questions on their demographic characteristics (e.g., gender, age, and location), academic status (e.g., year of study, major), multiple-choice questions about cancer knowledge, and opinion questions (e.g., "where would you find info," "should therapies be free"). Student responses were collected using Qualtrics Survey Software. Excel was used to analyze responses. We conducted statistical Χ2 tests for independence to determine whether there is a statistically significant difference between the expected frequencies and the observed frequencies in one or more categories of a contingency table, with a significance of ɑ = 0.01. While small sizes due to the small institutions and the response pool, we note that we achieved the necessary "n" for all tests reported. RESULTS Our research shows a few important statistically significant differences, including knowledge of cancer and breast lumps is dependent on location, ranking of global cancer deaths is dependent on location, and that cancer knowledge is dependent on the information source. All for Χ2 tests with P < 0.001. CONCLUSIONS Further encouragement of education for young people in various aspects of cancer and cancer prevention, as well as information facility and sources of reliable data, could be helpful for improving the overall health and primary prevention. A thorough assessment is needed to understand the responsible factors for the observed cancer knowledge variations among students of two different places.
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- Adam D. Burke
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Seton Hill, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
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- School of Natural and Health Sciences, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Kanchrapara College, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, West Bengal, India
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- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Seton Hill, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Seton Hill, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
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Alsyouf A, Lutfi A, Al-Bsheish M, Jarrar M, Al-Mugheed K, Almaiah MA, Alhazmi FN, Masa’deh R, Anshasi RJ, Ashour A. Exposure Detection Applications Acceptance: The Case of COVID-19. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19127307. [PMID: 35742560 PMCID: PMC9223380 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19127307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The pandemic's context is rife with numerous dangerous threats and high fear levels, influencing human decision-making. Such characteristics are identified by investigating the acceptance of exposure detection apps from the technology acceptance model (TAM) perspective. This study purposed a model to investigate protection technology acceptance, specifically exposure detection apps in the context of COVID-19. Quantitative study approach and a cross-section design targeted 586 participants from Saudi Arabia. As the study model is complex, the study hypotheses were analysed using the structural equation modelling-partial least squares (SEM-PLS3) approach. The findings support the entire model hypothesis except the link between social media awareness and exposure detection apps' intention. Mediation of COVID-19 anxiety and influence was confirmed as well. The current paper contributes to the technologies acceptance domain by developing a context-driven model comprising the major pandemic characteristics that lead to various patterns of technology acceptance. This study also fills the literature gap regarding mediating effects of social influence and COVID-19 anxiety in the relationship between trust in government and exposure detection apps implementation, and between COVID-19 anxiety and exposure detection apps implementation, respectively. The results may assist government agencies, health policymakers, and health organisations in the wide world and specifically Saudi Arabia, in their attempts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic spread.
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- Adi Alsyouf
- Department of Managing Health Services and Hospitals, Faculty of Business Rabigh, College of Business (COB), King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21991, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (A.A.); (A.L.)
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- Department of Accounting, College of Business Administration, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (A.A.); (A.L.)
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- Health Management Department, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia;
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- Medical Education Department, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar 34445, Saudi Arabia;
- Vice Deanship for Quality and Development, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia
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- Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Near East University, Nicosia 99138, Cyprus;
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- Department of Computer Networks, College of Computer Sciences and Information Technology, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Health Services and Hospital Administration, Faculty of Economics and Administration, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Management Information Systems, School of Business, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan;
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- Prosthodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan;
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Philadelphia University, Amman 19392, Jordan;
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Ernirita E, Fahrudin A, Widiastuti E. The Effect of Social Media-based Pokemon Education on Adolescent Knowledge about Tuberculosis Prevention. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.8755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Indonesia is in the second rank of the highest cases (TB) in the world. Therefore, tuberculosis prevention strategies are needed, especially for children.
AIM: This survey study aims to examine the effect of education using Pokemon based on social media such as Instagram and WhatsApp on students’ knowledge about preventing of TB transmission.
METHODS: The Pokemon Education develops by first author and validated by second author. The design of this study was a pre-experimental design with one group pre-post-test design. A total of 113 students were selected as sample of this study, but only 104 students attend and complete the questioner during data collection schedule. The research instrument used a Google Form Questionnaire.
RESULTS: Data analysis found that age mean of 104 respondents’ student was 13.42, meaning that the average age of the respondents was 13–14 years. Data analysis also found that the pre-test mean value of knowledge about TB prevention was 74.42 and mean value of the post-test was 84.81. Paired sample t-test results indicate that there is a significant difference knowledge about TB prevention before and after education (ρ = 0,0001).
CONCLUSION: Thus, it can be concluded that education using social media-based Pokemon is effectively to increasing adolescents’ knowledge about preventing TB transmission.
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Barrutia L, Vega-Gutiérrez J, Santamarina-Albertos A. Benefits, drawbacks, and challenges of social media use in dermatology: A systematic review. J DERMATOL TREAT 2022; 33:2738-2757. [PMID: 35506617 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2022.2069661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The presence of dermatological information on social media has grown exponentially over the last two decades. Consequently, the recent literature on this topic is abundant. Many authors have highlighted that social media constitutes a unique opportunity for patient education. Additionally, numerous other benefits of these platforms have been reported. However, other authors have focused on the potential risks that these networks involve. The main concerns are patient confidentiality, legal considerations and ethical issues. Therefore, we stand at a crossroads where the many advantages of social media use in dermatology seem to be underestimated due to the presence of potential drawbacks. At this point, we propose that a systematic review of the positive and negative aspects of using social media in dermatology is necessary. We carried out a comprehensive systematic review dating from inception to July 2021. Finally, 161 articles were included. Fifteen benefits, 11 drawbacks and 10 challenges of social media use in dermatology were identified and discussed. Suggested strategies to address the identified drawbacks were provided. Overall, while there are risks to using social media, they are outnumbered by their benefits. Therefore, dermatologists should embrace this opportunity to educate patients and aim to create rigorous and engaging content.
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- Leire Barrutia
- Dermatology, Medicine and Toxicology Department, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain.,Dermatology Department, Clinical University Hospital of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Dermatology, Medicine and Toxicology Department, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain.,Dermatology Department, Río Hortega University Hospital, Valladolid, Spain
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- Dermatology, Medicine and Toxicology Department, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain.,Dermatology Department, Clinical University Hospital of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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Farsi D, Martinez-Menchaca HR, Ahmed M, Farsi N. Social Media and Health Care (Part II): Narrative Review of Social Media Use by Patients. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e30379. [PMID: 34994706 PMCID: PMC8783277 DOI: 10.2196/30379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background People are now connected in a borderless web-based world. The modern public, especially the younger generation, relies heavily on the internet as the main source of health-related information. In health care, patients can use social media for more tailored uses such as telemedicine, finding a provider, and for peer support. Objective The aim of this narrative review is to discuss how social media has been used in the health care industry from the perspective of patients and describe the main issues surrounding its use in health care. Methods Between March and June 2020, a review of the literature was conducted on PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science for English studies that were published since 2007 and discussed the use of social media in health care. In addition to only English publications that discussed the use of social media by patients, publications pertaining to ethical and legal considerations in the use of social media were included. The studies were then categorized as health information, telemedicine, finding a health care provider, peer support and sharing experiences, and influencing positive health behavior. In addition, two more sections were added to the review: issues pertaining to social media use in health care and ethical considerations. Results Initially, 75 studies were included. As the study proceeded, more studies were included, and a total of 91 studies were reviewed, complemented by 1 textbook chapter and 13 web references. Approximately half of the studies were reviews. The first study was published in 2009, and the last was published in 2021, with more than half of the studies published in the last 5 years. The studies were mostly from the United States (n=40), followed by Europe (n=13), and the least from India (n=1). WhatsApp or WeChat was the most investigated social media platform. Conclusions Social media can be used by the public and patients to improve their health and knowledge. However, due diligence must be practiced to assess the credibility of the information obtained and its source. Health care providers, patients, and the public need not forget the risks associated with the use of social media. The limitations and shortcomings of the use of social media by patients should be understood.
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- Deema Farsi
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States
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- Department of Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Iyamu I, Gómez-Ramírez O, Xu AXT, Chang HJ, Watt S, Mckee G, Gilbert M. Challenges in the development of digital public health interventions and mapped solutions: Findings from a scoping review. Digit Health 2022; 8:20552076221102255. [PMID: 35656283 PMCID: PMC9152201 DOI: 10.1177/20552076221102255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background “Digital public health” has emerged from an interest in integrating digital technologies into public health. However, significant challenges which limit the scale and extent of this digital integration in various public health domains have been described. We summarized the literature about these challenges and identified strategies to overcome them. Methods We adopted Arksey and O’Malley's framework (2005) integrating adaptations by Levac et al. (2010). OVID Medline, Embase, Google Scholar, and 14 government and intergovernmental agency websites were searched using terms related to “digital” and “public health.” We included conceptual and explicit descriptions of digital technologies in public health published in English between 2000 and June 2020. We excluded primary research articles about digital health interventions. Data were extracted using a codebook created using the European Public Health Association's conceptual framework for digital public health. Results and analysis Overall, 163 publications were included from 6953 retrieved articles with the majority (64%, n = 105) published between 2015 and June 2020. Nontechnical challenges to digital integration in public health concerned ethics, policy and governance, health equity, resource gaps, and quality of evidence. Technical challenges included fragmented and unsustainable systems, lack of clear standards, unreliability of available data, infrastructure gaps, and workforce capacity gaps. Identified strategies included securing political commitment, intersectoral collaboration, economic investments, standardized ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks, adaptive research and evaluation, health workforce capacity building, and transparent communication and public engagement. Conclusion Developing and implementing digital public health interventions requires efforts that leverage identified strategies to overcome diverse challenges encountered in integrating digital technologies in public health.
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- Ihoghosa Iyamu
- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Galamgam J, Jia JL. "Accutane Check": Insights into youth sentiment toward isotretinoin from a TikTok trend. Pediatr Dermatol 2021; 38:980-981. [PMID: 34128268 DOI: 10.1111/pde.14660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Social media platforms such as TikTok allow patients to exchange and share health information. In this study, we sought to understand how teenagers and young adults utilize TikTok to engage with acne and isotretinoin information. Analysis of the top 50 TikTok videos on an isotretinoin trend demonstrated over 18-million likes and 137-thousand comments. Most videos focused on before and after improvement in acne severity while video comments primarily discussed side effects and personal anecdotes. Dermatologists should be aware of trending content on social media to better understand how youth patients and patient's families may receive medical information regarding isotretinoin outside of dermatology clinics.
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- Jayden Galamgam
- Division of Dermatology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, USA.,Program for Clinical Research and Technology, Department of Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Program for Clinical Research and Technology, Department of Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.,Department of Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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Social media platforms (SMPs) have emerged as powerful tools for public health promotion. As the 6 countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have the highest internet and social media usage rates in the world, and according to the initiatives for the introduction of a new health system and strategies based on non-traditional methods according to the Saudi Vision 2030, this review aimed to investigate different SMPs use and impact on public health promotion in the GCC countries. Accumulating evidence indicated that diabetes knowledge, women’s health, breast-feeding practices, oral health, appropriate antibiotic use, physical activity, road safety awareness, quitting smoking, and breast cancer awareness, were the most common specified topics. Future research should focus on populations that are medically underserved and who have no or limited access to health-care facilities. Also, future research, in particular, the intervention type, is required to cover more countries in the GCC.
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- Sana A AlSadrah
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Governmental Hospital, Khobar Health Centers, Ministry of Health, AlKhobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail.
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Li X, Liu Q. Social Media Use, eHealth Literacy, Disease Knowledge, and Preventive Behaviors in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Study on Chinese Netizens. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e19684. [PMID: 33006940 PMCID: PMC7581310 DOI: 10.2196/19684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background Since its outbreak in January 2020, COVID-19 has quickly spread worldwide and has become a global pandemic. Social media platforms have been recognized as important tools for health-promoting practices in public health, and the use of social media is widespread among the public. However, little is known about the effects of social media use on health promotion during a pandemic such as COVID-19. Objective In this study, we aimed to explore the predictive role of social media use on public preventive behaviors in China during the COVID-19 pandemic and how disease knowledge and eHealth literacy moderated the relationship between social media use and preventive behaviors. Methods A national web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted by a proportionate probability sampling among 802 Chinese internet users (“netizens”) in February 2020. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, and hierarchical multiple regressions were employed to examine and explore the relationships among all the variables. Results Almost half the 802 study participants were male (416, 51.9%), and the average age of the participants was 32.65 years. Most of the 802 participants had high education levels (624, 77.7%), had high income >¥5000 (US $736.29) (525, 65.3%), were married (496, 61.8%), and were in good health (486, 60.6%). The average time of social media use was approximately 2 to 3 hours per day (mean 2.34 hours, SD 1.11), and the most frequently used media types were public social media (mean score 4.49/5, SD 0.78) and aggregated social media (mean score 4.07/5, SD 1.07). Social media use frequency (β=.20, P<.001) rather than time significantly predicted preventive behaviors for COVID-19. Respondents were also equipped with high levels of disease knowledge (mean score 8.15/10, SD 1.43) and eHealth literacy (mean score 3.79/5, SD 0.59). Disease knowledge (β=.11, P=.001) and eHealth literacy (β=.27, P<.001) were also significant predictors of preventive behaviors. Furthermore, eHealth literacy (P=.038) and disease knowledge (P=.03) positively moderated the relationship between social media use frequency and preventive behaviors, while eHealth literacy (β=.07) affected this relationship positively and disease knowledge (β=–.07) affected it negatively. Different social media types differed in predicting an individual’s preventive behaviors for COVID-19. Aggregated social media (β=.22, P<.001) was the best predictor, followed by public social media (β=.14, P<.001) and professional social media (β=.11, P=.002). However, official social media (β=.02, P=.597) was an insignificant predictor. Conclusions Social media is an effective tool to promote behaviors to prevent COVID-19 among the public. Health literacy is essential for promotion of individual health and influences the extent to which the public engages in preventive behaviors during a pandemic. Our results not only enrich the theoretical paradigm of public health management and health communication but also have practical implications in pandemic control for China and other countries.
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- Xiaojing Li
- Center for Health and Medical Communication, School of Media & Communication, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Health and Medical Communication, School of Media & Communication, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Buente W, Dalisay F, Pokhrel P, Kramer HK, Pagano I. An Instagram-Based Study to Understand Betel Nut Use Culture in Micronesia: Exploratory Content Analysis. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e13954. [PMID: 32673220 PMCID: PMC7381034 DOI: 10.2196/13954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Revised: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A 2012 World Health Organization report recognizes betel nut use as an urgent public health threat faced by the Western Pacific region. However, compared with other addictive substances, little is known about how betel nuts are depicted on social media platforms. In particular, image-based social media platforms can be powerful tools for health communication. Studying the content of substance use on visual social media may provide valuable insights into public health interventions. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore and document the ways that betel nut is portrayed on the photo-sharing site Instagram. The analysis focuses on the hashtag #pugua, which refers to the local term for betel nut in Guam and other parts of Micronesia. METHODS An exploratory content analysis of 242 Instagram posts tagged #pugua was conducted based on previous research on substance use and Instagram and betel nut practices in Micronesia. In addition, the study examined the social engagement of betel nut content on the image-based platform. RESULTS The study findings revealed content themes referencing the betel nut or betel nut tree, betel nut preparation practices, and the unique social and cultural context surrounding betel nut activity in Guam and Micronesia. In addition, certain practices and cultural themes encouraged social engagement on Instagram. CONCLUSIONS The findings from this study emphasize the cultural relevance of betel nut use in Micronesia. These findings provide a basis for empirically testing hypotheses related to the etiological roles of cultural identity and pride in shaping betel nut use behavior among Micronesians, particularly youths and young adults. Such research is likely to inform the development of culturally relevant betel nut prevention and cessation programs.
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- Wayne Buente
- School of Communications, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, United States
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- Communication and Fine Arts Division, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam
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- Population Sciences in the Pacific Program (Cancer Prevention in the Pacific), University of Hawaii Cancer Center, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, United States
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- School of Communications, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, United States
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- Population Sciences in the Pacific Program (Cancer Prevention in the Pacific), University of Hawaii Cancer Center, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, United States
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Park HG, Kim YI, Huh WK, Bae S. The association between social media use for health related information and compliance with breast and cervical cancer screenings. RESEARCH REPORTS (MONTGOMERY) 2020; 4:e1-e14. [PMID: 34278179 PMCID: PMC8281882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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There is a need to investigate the impact of social media use on patient compliance with important health screenings due to the inconsistency of research findings on the effect of using social media on cervical cancer screenings. This study assessed associations between social media use and adherence in women at risk for breast and cervical cancer to mammograms and Pap smear screenings. A total of 6695 respondents from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 5 Cycle 1 and 2 datasets were used for data analysis. Chi-square tests were used to explore social network activities and cancer screening compliance, and multivariate logistic regressions were used to identify factors associated with cancer screening compliance. Among respondents, 68% of women and 84% of women complied with mammograms and Pap smears, respectively. Women who used the Internet during last 12 months to visit a social networking site, participate in a forum support group for medical issue, or watch a health-related video on YouTube complied with Pap smears more significantly than women who did not use the Internet (p <.05, p <.0001, and p <.001, respectively). Variables associated with mammogram and Pap smear screening compliance were age, health insurance, regular provider, marital status, and internet use. There was no significant association between social network activities and compliance with mammogram screenings. It is critical to use the same and up-to-date guidelines when reporting cancer screening rates to effectively promote adherence to cancer prevention programs and make valid and reliable comparisons across studies.
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- HyounKyoung G. Park
- Division of Preventive Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1717 11th Ave. South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205, United States
- O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 Univ. Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama 35205, United States
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1717 11th Ave. South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205, United States
- O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 Univ. Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama 35205, United States
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- Division of Gyn Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1201 11th Ave. South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205, United States
- O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 Univ. Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama 35205, United States
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1717 11th Ave. South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205, United States
- O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 Univ. Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama 35205, United States
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Age differences in patterns and confidence of using internet and social media for cancer-care among cancer survivors. J Geriatr Oncol 2020; 11:1011-1019. [PMID: 32169545 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2020.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2019] [Revised: 02/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The internet and social media provide information and support to cancer survivors, and adolescent and young adults (AYA, age < 40 years), adults, and older (age 65+ years) cancer survivors may have different needs. We evaluated the impact of age on cancer-related internet and social media use and confidence in evaluating online information for cancer-care decision making. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cancer survivors completed a convenience cross-sectional survey evaluating their cancer-related internet and social media use and their confidence in using these resources for decision making. Multivariable regression models evaluated the impact of age on usage patterns and confidence. RESULTS Among 371 cancer survivors, 58 were older adults and 138 were AYA; 74% used the internet and 39% social media for cancer care; 48% felt confident in using online information for cancer-care decisions. Compared to adult survivors, there was a non-significant trend for older survivors to be less likely to use the internet for cancer-care information(aOR = 0.49, 95% CI[0.23-1.03], P = .06), while AYA were more likely to use social media for cancer-care (aOR = 1.79[1.08-2.99], P = .03). Although confidence at using online information for cancer-care decision making did not differ between age groups, increasing age had a non-significant trend towards reduced confidence (aOR = 0.99 per year [0.97-1.00], P = .09). Most commonly researched and desired online information were causes/risk factors/symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis/outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Age may influence the use of internet and social media for cancer-care, and older cancer survivors may be less confident at evaluating online information for cancer-care decision making. Future research should explore other strategies at meeting the informational needs of older cancer survivors.
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Buente W, Rathnayake C, Neo R, Dalisay F, Kramer HK. Tradition Gone Mobile: An Exploration of #Betelnut on Instagram. Subst Use Misuse 2020; 55:1483-1492. [PMID: 32569541 PMCID: PMC7811411 DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2020.1744657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Background: As a psychoactive substance that spans borders and cultures, researchers estimate that 600 million people use the areca nut. Despite its historical and geographical significance, betel nut use has received far less research attention than other stimulants such as tobacco, coffee or tea. Scholars have observed that social media platforms have significant effects on the promotion and use of addictive substances. Objectives: Our study investigates user practices and activities on a sample of Instagram posts tagged #betelnut dating back to 2011. Methods: Using social media analytics and hashtag network analysis, we examined user practices and activities on a sample of over 7800 Instagram posts tagged #betelnut dated between July 2011 to February 2019 that were collected in early 2019. Results: Findings determined that #betelnut is a growing topical hashtag on Instagram with content that drives social engagement. Importance: Co-occurring hashtags with #betelnut reflect regional language and cultural naming conventions that center around the Indian subcontinent and Melanesia. The importance of future work in this area is highlighted.
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- Wayne Buente
- School of Communications, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI, USA
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- School of Communications, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI, USA
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- Communication and Fine Arts Division, University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam
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Greaves RF, Bernardini S, Ferrari M, Fortina P, Gouget B, Gruson D, Lang T, Loh TP, Morris HA, Park JY, Roessler M, Yin P, Kricka LJ. Key questions about the future of laboratory medicine in the next decade of the 21st century: A report from the IFCC-Emerging Technologies Division. Clin Chim Acta 2019; 495:570-589. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2019.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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