Use of Social Media for Health Information Among US Adults

Aline F. Pedroso; Lovedeep S. Dhingra; Mariam Khan; M Carter; Arya Aminorroaya; R Khera

doi:10.1001/jama.2026.8682

June 30, 2026JAMA

Use of Social Media for Health Information Among US Adults

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Key Points

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.

Implication

Survey study examines health information engagement through social media by chronic condition status and 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.

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Pedroso et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Use of Social Media for Health Information Among US Adults

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Use of Social Media for Health Information Among US Adults

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