Skin Cancer Narratives on Instagram: Content Analysis.

Basma Gomaa Rebecca Fagen Houghton Nicole Crocker Eric R Walsh-Buhi

Published in: JMIR infodemiology (2022)

This study's findings highlight the potential role of Instagram as a platform for improving awareness of skin cancer risks and the benefits of prevention practices. We believe that social media is the most promising venue for researchers and dermatologists to dedicate their efforts and presence that can widely reach the public to educate about skin cancer and empower prevention.

Keyphrases

skin cancer
social media
healthcare
health information
primary care
human health
mental health
high throughput
quality improvement
risk assessment
emergency department