Exploring Pain on Social Media: Observational Study on Perceptions and Discussions of Chronic Pain Conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic pain, affecting 30.3% of the global population, constitutes a major public health and social challenge. It is associated with disability, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life. Conditions, such as fibromyalgia, headache, paraplegia, neuropathy, and multiple sclerosis are characterized by persistent pain and limited social and medical understanding. This contributes to patient isolation and increases mental health burden. In recent years, social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), has emerged as a key space for analyzing health-related perceptions and experiences. Its massive use, spontaneity, and broad reach have made these platforms a valuable source for infodemiological research.

Objective

This study aims to analyze posts on X concerni

SUBMITTER: Valades T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12440231 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature