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Online social support for individuals concerned with heart disease: observing gender differences.

Year: 1999

Type: article

Abstract: Using a theoretical framework of social support, and content analysis, the content and pattern of support in messages posted in a 4-week period on a commercial health network for individuals concerned with heart disease were observed and described. Special consideration was given to identifying gender differences.

Source: PubMed Central

Author: G Bjornsdottir

Institution: University of Wisconsin–Madison

Language: English

Topic: Health Literacy and Information Accessibility

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W79901705

FWCI: 2.428

Cites: 18

Cited by: 23

Related to: 10