Discussions of Antibiotic Resistance on Social Media Platforms: Text Mining and Mixed Methods Content Analysis Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the increasing popularity of web 2.0 apps, social media has made it possible for individuals to post messages on antibiotic ineffectiveness. In such online conversations, patients discuss their quality of life (QoL). Social media have become key tools for finding and disseminating medical information.

Objective

To identify the main themes of discussion, the difficulties encountered by patients with respect to antibiotic ineffectiveness and the impact on their QoL (physical, psychological, social, or financial).

Methods

A noninterventional retrospective study was carried out by collecting social media posts in French language written by internet users mentioning their experience with antibiotics, and the impact of their ineffectiveness on their QoL. Mes

SUBMITTER: Arquembourg J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12047853 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature