Evaluation of the Acceptability of a Proposed, Instagram-Based, Randomized Controlled Trial for People With Asthma: Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects nearly 25 million individuals in the United States. More research is needed into the potential for health care providers to leverage existing social media platforms to improve healthy behaviors and support individuals living with chronic health conditions.

Objective

In this study, we assessed the willingness of Instagram users with poorly controlled asthma to participate in a pilot randomized controlled trial that will use Instagram as a means of providing social and informational support. In addition, we explored the potential for adapting the principles of photovoice and digital storytelling to Instagram.

Methods

We conducted a survey study of Instagram users aged 18-40 years with poorly controlled asthma in t

SUBMITTER: Spitzer KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8517815 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature