This study aims to explore how US adults engage with social media for health information, comparing those with chronic conditions to those without.
Conducted a survey among US adults to assess health information engagement on social media.
Analyzed responses based on chronic condition status and various sociodemographic characteristics.
Identified differences in engagement levels based on the presence of chronic conditions.
Found varying patterns of health information seeking associated with different demographic factors.
Abstract
This survey study examines health information–related engagement with social media among US adults with and without chronic conditions and by various sociodemographic characteristics.