A content analysis on the perceptions of LGBTQ+ (centred) health care on Twitter.

ABSTRACT:

Background

LGBTQ+ individuals have experienced many barriers to receiving quality health care, but the worldwide implementation of person-centred care should make a positive change. However, as forthright disclosures are difficult to find using traditional methods, novel approaches should be utilized to uncover opinions and experiences on LGBTQ+ health care. Twitter could be a place where people post on this topic.

Aim

This study aimed to explore tweets mentioning LGBTQ+ (centred) health care.

Methods

The methods consisted of an explorative qualitative content analysis of tweets. The tweets were collected between 26 February and 30 March 2021, resulting in 2524 tweets of which 659 were relevant for content analysis.

Results

The results showed an excess of polit

SUBMITTER: Van Diepen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9700160 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature