The internet as a source of support for youth with chronic conditions: A qualitative study.

Sara Ahola KohutC LeBlancK O'LearyA C McPhersonE McCarthyC NguyenJ Stinson

Published in: Child: care, health and development (2017)

Adolescents with chronic conditions are interested in online support that encompasses health information and social support that is flexible and easy to navigate. Findings can be used to develop or adapt existing online support programs for adolescents with chronic conditions to help increase engagement and utilization.

Keyphrases

health information
social media
social support
young adults
physical activity
depressive symptoms
healthcare
public health