Objective Our aim was to evaluate the use and effectiveness of interventions using social
networking sites (SNSs) to change health behaviors. Materials and methods Five databases …

Background Person-centered information and communication technology (ICT) could
encourage patients to take an active part in their health care and decision-making process …

Background Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is maturing from its early focus on
epidemiology to embrace a wider range of disciplines and methodologies. At the heart of …

According to the 2008 US Census, there are 15.5 million Asian Americans in the United
States, and 17% are students enrolled in a university (Shea & Yeh, 2008). Asian American …

Background: Adolescence and early adulthood are critical periods for the development of
mental disorders. Online peer-to-peer communication is popular among young people and …

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is chronic systematic disease that affects people
during the most productive period of their lives. Web-based health interventions have been …

The Internet increasingly enables diverse health communication activities, from information
seeking to social media interaction. Up-to-date reporting is needed to document the national …

In her surprising, entertaining and persuasive new book, award-winning author and
psychologist Susan Pinker shows how face-to-face contact is crucial for learning, happiness …

Background Social network technologies have become part of health education and wider
health promotion—either by design or happenstance. Social support, peer pressure, and …

Background Although many people with serious diseases participate in online support
communities, little research has investigated how participants elicit and provide social …