Background The use of online resources has changed how people manage health care
processes. Patients seek information about health conditions, guidance in treatment, and …

Purpose The purpose of this study sets out to examine (1) how have conflicts been
conceptualized and operationalized within the context of online consumption …

An increasing number of psychological interventions are shifting to online modes of delivery.
One such intervention is peer-to-peer support, which in this context may provide internet …

Online health communities (OHCs) have become new venues for online professional-patient
interactions in which patients, as OHC users, can undertake online consultations with health …

As the number of online support forums continues to grow and the amount of user-generated
content increases, analysing forum messages can provide researchers and others working …

A mediation model was used to test two hypotheses,(1) Online Support Group (OSG) use
mediates self-stigma and recovery from self-stigma and (2), recovery from self-stigma …

Abstract Background Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common, chronic condition which
affects women living with the condition both physically and psychologically. Social support …

The aim of this study was to advance understanding of the experiences of mothers using
closed Facebook groups attached to the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) and …

Background Mental health problems are recognized as a pressing public health issue, and
an increasing number of individuals are turning to online communities for mental health to …

Background Various online applications and service has led to the development of online
health communities (OHCs), which in addition to the peer-to-peer communication offer …