Breast cancer on social media: a quali-quantitative study on the credibility and content type of the most shared news stories

Breast cancer on social media: a quali-quantitative study on the credibility and content type of the most shared news stories

Abstract Background Female breast cancer was the most diagnosed cancer in 2020, with more than two million new cases worldwide. Access to scientifically correct information can assist patients in early detection or prevention of the disease. However, misinformation on social networking sites (SNSs)...

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Main Authors: Priscila Biancovilli, Lilla Makszin, Alexandra Csongor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Social media
Social networking sites
Content analysis
Credibility
Misinformation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-021-01352-y

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