Family MedicineHeart DiseaseSocial SupportSocial MediaHealth CommunicationDigital HealthOnline Social SupportPublic HealthContent AnalysisConsumer HealthSocial CareHealth PolicyPatient SupportHealth PromotionGender DifferencesNursingHealth BehaviorArtsPatient ExperienceCommercial Health Network
Using a theoretical framework of social support, and content analysis, the content and pattern of support in messages posted in a 4-week period on a commercial health network for individuals concerned with heart disease were observed and described. Special consideration was given to identifying gender differences.
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