Understanding the Consumption of Antimicrobial Resistance-Related Content on Social Media: Twitter Analysis.
Hyunuk KimChris R ProctorDylan WalkerRonan R McCarthyPublished in: Journal of medical Internet research (2023)
Our finding suggests that specific pathogens gain more attention on Twitter than others and that the levels of attention do not necessarily correspond to their status on the WHO priority pathogen list. This suggests that more targeted public health strategies may be needed to raise awareness about AMR among specific pathogens. Analysis of follower data suggests that in the busy schedules of health care professionals, social media offers a fast and accessible gateway to staying abreast of the latest developments in this field.