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Avery Apperson1, Michael Stellefson2, Samantha R Paige3
1Department of Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, USA.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 12, 2019
Summary
Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) use Facebook Groups to share experiences and seek information on self-management. Social support posts receive significantly more engagement, highlighting their importance in online COPD communities.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Social Media Analysis
- Patient Communities
Background:
- Facebook Groups serve as vital platforms for information exchange among patients with chronic conditions.
- Limited understanding exists regarding knowledge diffusion within online communities for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate content shared in COPD-related Facebook Groups.
- To analyze communication and engagement strategies employed by members within these online communities.
Main Methods:
- Systematic search of Facebook Groups using terms like "COPD", "emphysema", and "chronic bronchitis".
- Analysis of content, communication patterns (self-disclosures, social support), and engagement metrics (likes, reactions).
Main Results:
- Twenty-six COPD Facebook Groups were identified, predominantly closed groups, with over 87,000 members.
- Medications were the most frequent self-management topic discussed.
- Posts offering social support garnered significantly higher engagement ('likes') compared to those without.
Conclusions:
- COPD Facebook Group members actively share personal experiences and seek information on self-management.
- The findings underscore the value of social support in enhancing engagement within online COPD patient communities.
- This research can inform strategies to improve self-management support in these digital spaces.
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