Insights From Twitter Conversations on Lupus and Reproductive Health: Protocol for a Content Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common form of lupus. It is a chronic autoimmune disease that predominantly affects women of reproductive age, impacting contraception, fertility, and pregnancy. Although clinic-based studies have contributed to an increased understanding of reproductive health care needs of patients with SLE, misinformation abounds and perspectives on reproductive health issues among patients with lupus remain poorly understood. Social networks such as Twitter may serve as a data source for exploring how lupus patients communicate about their health issues, thus adding a dimension to enrich our understanding of communication regarding reproductive health in this unique patient population.

Objective

The objective of this study is to c

SUBMITTER: Stens O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7481870 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature