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  • Medical Informatics
  • Public Health
  • Social Media Analysis

Background:

  • The internet is a primary source for health information, but its quality varies.
  • Social media platforms are increasingly used by individuals to share personal health experiences, including those related to bariatric surgery.
  • Previous studies indicate that advice shared on social media regarding bariatric surgery may not align with clinical standards of care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document and compare weight loss surgery (WLS)-related content on Instagram before the COVID-19 pandemic and one year later.
  • To analyze trends in WLS discussions on social media in relation to the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 300 Instagram posts using the #wls hashtag (50 posts/week for 3 weeks in Feb/Mar 2020 and 2021).
  • Descriptive statistics were used to summarize content.
  • Chi-square tests were employed to determine the statistical significance of content differences between the two study periods.

Main Results:

  • Weight loss surgery (WLS) posts predominantly emphasized advice-giving and personal responsibility, with less focus on social support.
  • Discussions rarely addressed the safety, challenges, or risks associated with WLS.
  • Posts from 2021 were more likely to mention the stress and hardships of living with WLS (30% vs. 19.3%).
  • Posts from 2020 more frequently highlighted the importance of ongoing support for WLS success (23.3% vs. 10.7%).
  • The majority of posts lacked references to reputable medical sources.

Conclusions:

  • Bariatric patients exhibit low postoperative follow-up rates, despite the association between post-operative care and improved outcomes.
  • Given the variable accuracy of online health content, bariatric professionals could integrate professionally moderated online support forums into postoperative care.
  • Such forums may enhance patient follow-up and provide an avenue to address social media misinformation.