Analyzing Reddit Social Media Content in the United States Related to H5N1: Sentiment and Topic Modeling Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The H5N1 avian influenza A virus represents a serious threat to both animal and human health, with the potential to escalate into a global pandemic. Effective monitoring of social media during H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks could potentially offer critical insights to guide public health strategies. Social media platforms like Reddit, with their diverse and region-specific communities, provide a rich source of data that can reveal collective attitudes, concerns, and behavioral trends in real time.

Objective

This study aims to analyze Reddit comments from state-specific subreddits in the United States from the most recent outbreak period of 2022 to 2024 to (1) assess the sentiments expressed as the H5N1 outbreak progresses; (2) identify predominant topics discussed

SUBMITTER: Pang O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12457856 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature