Social media use for nutrition outcomes in young adults: a mixed-methods systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social media has been widely adopted by young adults, consequently health researchers are looking for ways to leverage this engagement with social media for the delivery of interventions and health promotion campaigns. Weight gain and sub-optimal dietary choices are common in young adults, and social media may be a potential tool to facilitate and support healthier choices.

Methods

We conducted a mixed-methods systematic review of studies examining social media use for nutrition-related outcomes in young adults. Seven databases [EBscohost, ERIC, ProQuest Central, PubMed, Ovid, Scopus, and Emerald] were systematically searched; 1225 abstracts were screened, and 47 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility. Study designs included both quantitative, such as ex

SUBMITTER: Klassen KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6057054 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature