Patterns of use and perceived value of social media for population health among population health stakeholders: a cross-sectional web-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although existing studies have described patterns of social media use in healthcare, most are focused on health professionals in one discipline. Population health requires a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure diversity and to include diverse stakeholders. To date, what is known about using social media in population health is focused on its potential as a communication tool. This study aims to investigate patterns of use and perceived value of social media usage among stakeholders in population health practice, policy, or research.

Methods

We conducted a web-based survey of delegates attending the Singapore Population Health Conversations and Workshop. We designed a 24-item questionnaire to assess 1) social media use in terms of type of platform and frequency o

SUBMITTER: Yoon S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8256205 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature