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#InclusiveDietetics Open
The nutrition and dietetics profession is neither diverse nor inclusive of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), yet to achieve racial/ethnic diversity, equity, and inclusion (R-DEI), nutrition professionals (educators, preceptor…
Descriptive analysis of TikTok videos posted under the hashtag #Ozempic Open
Current discourse regarding weight loss on social media includes the discussion of Ozempic, a drug which facilitates weight loss, although approved for enhancing metabolic control among people with diabetes. The surge in public interest an…
Deconstructing TikTok Videos on Mental Health: Cross-sectional, Descriptive Content Analysis Open
Background Social media platforms that are based on the creation of visual media, such as TikTok, are increasingly popular with adolescents. Online social media networks provide valuable opportunities to connect with each other to share ex…
Deconstructing TikTok Videos on Mental Health: Cross-sectional, Descriptive Content Analysis (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Social media platforms that are based on the creation of visual media, such as TikTok, are increasingly popular with adolescents. Online social media networks provide valuable opportunities to connect with each other to share ex…
Investigating #covidnurse Messages on TikTok: Descriptive Study Open
Background During a time of high stress and decreased social interaction, nurses have turned to social media platforms like TikTok as an outlet for expression, entertainment, and communication. Objective The purpose of this cross-sectional…
Investigating #covidnurse Messages on TikTok: Descriptive Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND During a time of high stress and decreased social interaction, nurses have turned to social media platforms like TikTok as an outlet for expression, entertainment, and communication. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this cross-sectional…
Videos With the Hashtag #vaping on TikTok and Implications for Informed Decision-making by Adolescents: Descriptive Study Open
Background Despite the public health importance of vaping and the widespread use of TikTok by adolescents and young adults, research is lacking on the nature and scope of vaping content on this networking service. Objective The purpose of …
Discussion of Weight Loss Surgery in Instagram Posts: Successive Sampling Study Open
Background The majority of American adults search for health and illness information on the internet. However, the quality and accuracy of this information are notoriously variable. With the advent of social media, US individuals have incr…
Correction: Community Mitigation of COVID-19 and Portrayal of Testing on TikTok: Descriptive Study Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.2196/29528.].
Correction: Community Mitigation of COVID-19 and Portrayal of Testing on TikTok: Descriptive Study (Preprint) Open
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Community Mitigation of COVID-19 and Portrayal of Testing on TikTok: Descriptive Study Open
Background COVID-19 testing remains an essential element of a comprehensive strategy for community mitigation. Social media is a popular source of information about health, including COVID-19 and testing information. One of the most popula…
Videos With the Hashtag #vaping on TikTok and Implications for Informed Decision-making by Adolescents: Descriptive Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Despite the public health importance of vaping and the widespread use of TikTok by adolescents and young adults, research is lacking on the nature and scope of vaping content on this networking service. OBJECTIVE The purpose of …
Use of the Instagram Hashtags #winemom and #momjuice Among Mothers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Descriptive, Cross-sectional Study Open
Background The tendency of parents to consume alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to be moderated by pandemic-related stress combined with the ongoing demands of childcare and home-based education, which are reported to be more …
Discussion of Weight Loss Surgery in Instagram Posts: Successive Sampling Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The majority of American adults search for health and illness information on the internet. However, the quality and accuracy of this information are notoriously variable. With the advent of social media, US individuals have incr…
A global pandemic in the time of viral memes: COVID-19 vaccine misinformation and disinformation on TikTok Open
Misinformation and disinformation regarding COVID-19 and vaccination against it may be contributing to vaccine hesitancy. Social media outlets have reportedly made efforts to limit false information yet untruths related to COVID-19 persist…
Use of the Instagram Hashtags #winemom and #momjuice Among Mothers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Descriptive, Cross-sectional Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The tendency of parents to consume alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to be moderated by pandemic-related stress combined with the ongoing demands of childcare and home-based education, which are reported to be more …
Assessing the Readability of Covid-19 Testing Messages on the Internet Open
The COVID-19 pandemic first became evident at the end of 2019, and because of the many unknown aspects of this emerging infectious disease, the internet quickly became a source of information for consumers. It is important for any vital in…
Promoting Mask Use on TikTok: Descriptive, Cross-sectional Study Open
Background Over the past decade, there has been an increasing secular trend in the number of studies on social media and health. Objective The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to examine the content and characteristics of TikTok v…
Promoting Mask Use on TikTok: Descriptive, Cross-sectional Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Over the past decade, there has been an increasing secular trend in the number of studies on social media and health. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to examine the content and characteristics of TikTok v…