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View article: A Cross-Sectional Study Examining Vaccine Uptake and Attitudes Among Parents Compared to Other Adults
A Cross-Sectional Study Examining Vaccine Uptake and Attitudes Among Parents Compared to Other Adults Open
Encouraging vaccine uptake among U.S. residents is an increasingly important public health issue that was magnified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccine hesitancy, an important correlate of vaccine uptake, has been studied extensively in …
View article: Navigating recruitment and retention challenges in a social media health intervention in francophone West Africa
Navigating recruitment and retention challenges in a social media health intervention in francophone West Africa Open
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) remains a concern for youth in West Africa, where access to health information and services is limited. Interventions on social media offer promising avenues for SRH promotion, but challenges related to…
View article: Developing an Online Community Advisory Board (CAB) of Parents From Social Media to Co-Design an Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Intervention: Participatory Research Study
Developing an Online Community Advisory Board (CAB) of Parents From Social Media to Co-Design an Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Intervention: Participatory Research Study Open
Background Social media health interventions have grown significantly in recent years. However, researchers are still developing innovative methods to meaningfully engage online communities to inform research activities. Little has been do…
View article: Content analysis of substance use disorder recovery discourse on Twitter: From personal recovery narratives to marketing of addiction treatment
Content analysis of substance use disorder recovery discourse on Twitter: From personal recovery narratives to marketing of addiction treatment Open
Background Substance use disorder (SUD) is a prodigious public health issue characterized by a substantial treatment gap. Despite challenges, millions have resolved a prior significant alcohol or drug problem, increasingly using online sup…
View article: Narratives or not? Examining the roles of message format and individuals’ stages of change in the context of HPV vaccination promotion
Narratives or not? Examining the roles of message format and individuals’ stages of change in the context of HPV vaccination promotion Open
Narrative persuasion has been widely used in health communication campaigns and persuasive message design. However, several meta-analyses showed that the relative effectiveness of narratives in promoting behavior change was not consistentl…
View article: Exploring the ethics of using fictional stories for health education on social media to share information and emotions about the HPV vaccine: A cross-sectional study with interdisciplinary health experts
Exploring the ethics of using fictional stories for health education on social media to share information and emotions about the HPV vaccine: A cross-sectional study with interdisciplinary health experts Open
Ethical concerns exist when using fictional stories to share health information on social media, particularly as new online technologies make it harder to tell fact from fiction. Practical and actionable recommendations for researchers mus…
View article: Using online surveys for health behavior research with college students: How does recruitment method impact study results?
Using online surveys for health behavior research with college students: How does recruitment method impact study results? Open
Online surveys are a popular way to collect data from college students for health behavior research. However, there remain gaps in understanding the usefulness, challenges, and validity threats of different online survey recruitment method…
View article: Body Positivity, Physical Health, and Emotional Well-Being Discourse on Social Media: Content Analysis of Lizzo’s Instagram
Body Positivity, Physical Health, and Emotional Well-Being Discourse on Social Media: Content Analysis of Lizzo’s Instagram Open
Background Weight stigma is a fundamental cause of health inequality. Body positivity may be a counterbalance to weight stigma. Social media is replete with weight-stigmatizing content and is a driver of poor mental health outcomes; howeve…
View article: A participatory method to develop human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine short video content for rural New York parents
A participatory method to develop human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine short video content for rural New York parents Open
Engaging parents to co-create a series of one-minute videos supports HPV vaccine confidence efforts in rural areas.
View article: Did the COVID-19 experience change U.S. parents’ attitudes towards HPV vaccination? Results from a national survey
Did the COVID-19 experience change U.S. parents’ attitudes towards HPV vaccination? Results from a national survey Open
Post-pandemic, most U.S. parents remain committed to vaccinating their children against HPV. However, addressing residual COVID-19 concerns could improve uptake among vaccine-hesitant parents.
View article: Social Media, Public Health Research, and Vulnerability: Considerations to Advance Ethical Guidelines and Strengthen Future Research
Social Media, Public Health Research, and Vulnerability: Considerations to Advance Ethical Guidelines and Strengthen Future Research Open
The purpose of this article is to build upon prior work in social media research and ethics by highlighting an important and as yet underdeveloped research consideration: how should we consider vulnerability when conducting public health r…
View article: Characterizing Twitter chatter about temporary alcohol abstinence during “Dry January”
Characterizing Twitter chatter about temporary alcohol abstinence during “Dry January” Open
With roots as a public health campaign in the United Kingdom, “Dry January” is a temporary alcohol abstinence initiative encouraging participants to abstain from alcohol use during the month of January. Dry January has become a cultural ph…
View article: Social Media, Public Health Research, and Vulnerability: Considerations to Advance Ethical Guidelines and Strengthen Future Research (Preprint)
Social Media, Public Health Research, and Vulnerability: Considerations to Advance Ethical Guidelines and Strengthen Future Research (Preprint) Open
UNSTRUCTURED The purpose of this article is to build upon prior work in social media research and ethics by highlighting an important and as yet underdeveloped research consideration: how should we consider vulnerability when conducting p…
View article: Exploring the impact of digital health literacy on COVID-19 behaviors in New York state college students during the COVID-19 pandemic
Exploring the impact of digital health literacy on COVID-19 behaviors in New York state college students during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Early in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic became a global public health concern. College students became dependent on the online environment for learning, but also to receive COVID-19 information. Understanding digital health literacy and subse…
View article: Using Natural Language Processing to Explore “Dry January” Posts on Twitter: Longitudinal Infodemiology Study
Using Natural Language Processing to Explore “Dry January” Posts on Twitter: Longitudinal Infodemiology Study Open
Background Dry January, a temporary alcohol abstinence campaign, encourages individuals to reflect on their relationship with alcohol by temporarily abstaining from consumption during the month of January. Though Dry January has become a g…
View article: Correction: Google Trends on Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Searches in the United States From 2010 to 2021: Infodemiology Study
Correction: Google Trends on Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Searches in the United States From 2010 to 2021: Infodemiology Study Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.2196/37656.].
View article: Alcohol Use Disorder Narratives in U.S. Digital News Coverage and Engagement on Social Media
Alcohol Use Disorder Narratives in U.S. Digital News Coverage and Engagement on Social Media Open
Social media regularly serves as a source of news and health-related information subsequently shaping public opinion and behavior. We examined mainstream digital news narratives about alcohol use disorder (AUD), including coverage of solut…
View article: Algorithmic accountability on social media platforms in the context of alcohol‐related health behavior change
Algorithmic accountability on social media platforms in the context of alcohol‐related health behavior change Open
Montag et al. [1] challenged social media (SM) companies to ethically approach digital media platform design decisions and consider their capacity to promote healthy platform engagement. We agree, and here, expand on this notion as it rela…
View article: Google Trends on Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Searches in the United States From 2010 to 2021: Infodemiology Study
Google Trends on Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Searches in the United States From 2010 to 2021: Infodemiology Study Open
Background The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is recommended for adolescents and young adults to prevent HPV-related cancers and genital warts. However, HPV vaccine uptake among the target age groups is suboptimal. Objective The aim of…
View article: Using natural language processing to explore ‘Dry January’ posts on Twitter: A longitudinal infodemiology study (Preprint)
Using natural language processing to explore ‘Dry January’ posts on Twitter: A longitudinal infodemiology study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Dry January, a temporary alcohol abstinence campaign, encourages individuals to reflect on their relationship with alcohol by temporarily abstaining from consumption during the month of January. Though Dry January has become a …
View article: HPV and COVID-19 vaccines: Social media use, confidence, and intentions among parents living in different community types in the United States
HPV and COVID-19 vaccines: Social media use, confidence, and intentions among parents living in different community types in the United States Open
View article: Associations between heavy drinker’s alcohol-related social media exposures and personal beliefs and attitudes regarding alcohol treatment
Associations between heavy drinker’s alcohol-related social media exposures and personal beliefs and attitudes regarding alcohol treatment Open
Exposure to peer pro-drinking posts was negatively associated with intentions to seek treatment (β = -0.67, p < 0.01), whereas exposures to peer alcohol-related negative consequences posts and peer posts about positive experi…
View article: Measuring impact of storyline engagement on health knowledge, attitudes, and norms: A digital evaluation of an online health-focused serial drama in West Africa
Measuring impact of storyline engagement on health knowledge, attitudes, and norms: A digital evaluation of an online health-focused serial drama in West Africa Open
As internet access continues to grow across the globe and health education materials are created and adapted for new media environments, our study provides a novel approach to examining the impact of online entertainment-education content …
View article: Cross-sectional study of COVID-19 knowledge, beliefs and prevention behaviours among adults in Senegal
Cross-sectional study of COVID-19 knowledge, beliefs and prevention behaviours among adults in Senegal Open
Objectives The aim of the study was to explore COVID-19 beliefs and prevention behaviours in a francophone West African nation, Senegal. Design This was a cross-sectional analysis of survey data collected via a multimodal observational stu…
View article: COVID-19 testing demand amidst Omicron variant surge: Mass hysteria or population health need?
COVID-19 testing demand amidst Omicron variant surge: Mass hysteria or population health need? Open
View article: Unmet Needs of Male Caregivers of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Unmet Needs of Male Caregivers of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Open
View article: A cross-sectional study of COVID-19 knowledge, beliefs and prevention behaviors among adults in Senegal
A cross-sectional study of COVID-19 knowledge, beliefs and prevention behaviors among adults in Senegal Open
Background COVID-19 is an ongoing threat to global public health since its emergence at the end of 2019, yet little is known about how populations in francophone West Africa have responded to COVID-19 in their daily lives. Senegal, in part…
View article: Analyzing YouTube data to characterize audience engagement with an online global health entertainment series (Preprint)
Analyzing YouTube data to characterize audience engagement with an online global health entertainment series (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Use of social media is expanding the reach and delivery of health-related programs and content among geographically diverse audiences. Concurrently, social media extends our capabilities to measure program impact and audience e…
View article: Primary Source of Information About COVID-19 as a Determinant of Perception of COVID-19 Severity and Vaccine Uptake
Primary Source of Information About COVID-19 as a Determinant of Perception of COVID-19 Severity and Vaccine Uptake Open
View article: Development of Personas to Communicate Narrative-Based Information About the HPV Vaccine on Twitter
Development of Personas to Communicate Narrative-Based Information About the HPV Vaccine on Twitter Open
Introduction: Personas are based on real-life typologies of people that can be used to create characters and messages to communicate important health information through relatable narrative storylines. Persona development is data-driven an…