Exploring Language Used in Posts on r/birthcontrol: Case Study Using Data From Reddit Posts and Natural Language Processing to Advance Contraception Research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Contraceptive choice is central to reproductive autonomy. The internet, including social networking sites like Reddit, is an important resource for people seeking contraceptive information and support. A subreddit dedicated to contraception, r/birthcontrol, provides a platform for people to post about contraception.

Objective

This study explored the use of r/birthcontrol, from the inception of the subreddit through the end of 2020. We describe the web-based community, identify distinctive interests and themes based upon the textual content of posts, and explore the content of posts with the most user engagement (ie, "popular" posts).

Methods

Data were obtained from the PushShift Reddit application programming interface from the establishment of r/birthcontr

SUBMITTER: Pleasants E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10365572 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature