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Online Technologies for Health Information and Education: A Literature Review

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: There is a growing body of research focused on the use of social media and Internet technologies for health education and information sharing. The authors reviewed literature on this topic, with a specific focus on the benefits and concerns associated with using online social technologies as health education and communication tools. Studies suggest that social media technologies have the potential to safely and effectively deliver health education, if privacy concerns are addressed. Utility of social media-based health education and communication will improve as technology developers and public health officials determine ways to improve information accuracy and address privacy concerns.

Source: Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet

DOI: 10.1080/15398285.2013.780542

Authors: Harkiran K. Gill, Navkiranjit Gill, Sean D. Young

Institutions: Columbia University, University of California, Los Angeles

Language: English

Topic: Social Media in Health Education

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health