Sentiment analysis of post-COVID-19 health information needs of autism spectrum disorder community: insights from social media discussions.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study explores the health information needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their caregivers in the post-COVID-19 era by analyzing discussions from Reddit, a popular social media platform.

Methods

Utilizing a mixed-method approach that integrates qualitative content analysis with quantitative sentiment analysis, we analyzed user-generated content from the "r/autism" subreddit to identify recurring themes and sentiments.

Results

The qualitative analysis uncovered key themes, including symptoms, diagnostic challenges, caregiver experiences, treatment options, and stigma, reflecting the diverse concerns within the ASD community. The quantitative sentiment analysis revealed a predominance of positive sentiment across discussions, alth

SUBMITTER: Larnyo E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11502369 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature