Article Excerpt: Turning to the internet for health-related information has become commonplace—from using search engines to uncover possible diagnoses based on symptoms to asking for advice on social media when dealing with health issues.
“When people are diagnosed with a health condition or starting a new treatment, they often turn to peers on social media for emotional support and information,” says Sarah Preum, an assistant professor of computer science.
Health-related social media discussion groups are an invaluable repository where users from diverse demographics spontaneously share lived-in experiences and challenges, says Preum.
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Article Source: Dartmouth News