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Using computerized text analysis to assess communication within an Italian type 1 diabetes Facebook group

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess messages posted by mothers of children with type 1 diabetes in the Italian Facebook group "Mamme e diabete" using computerized text analysis. The data suggest that these mothers use online discussion boards as a place to seek and provide information to better manage the disease's daily demands-especially those tasks linked to insulin correction and administration, control of food intake, and bureaucratic duties, as well as to seek and give encouragement and to share experiences regarding diabetes and related impact on their life. The implications of these findings for the management of diabetes are discussed.

Source: Health Psychology Open

DOI: 10.1177/2055102915615338

Authors: Alda Troncone, Crescenzo Cascella, Antonietta Chianese, Dario Iafusco

Institution: University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"

Language: English

Topic: Diabetes Management and Education

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000