Utilization of social media and web forums by HIV patients - A cross-sectional study on adherence and reported anxiety level

Utilization of social media and web forums by HIV patients - A cross-sectional study on adherence and reported anxiety level

Due to the high stigma surrounding the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), people living with HIV (PLWH) often reach out peers over the Internet for emotional and social support. The purpose of this study was to assess the characteristics of PLWH who use HIV internet forums. A cross-sectional study...

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Main Authors: Elisa Longinetti, Vinoth Manoharan, Hala Ayoub, Pamela J. Surkan, Ziad El-Khatib
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-06-01
Series:Preventive Medicine Reports
Subjects:
Internet forums
Discussion groups
HIV
Online survey
Adherence
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335517300256

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