Perceptions of the Diabetes Online Community's Credibility, Social Capital, and Help and Harm: Cross-Sectional Comparison Between Baby Boomers and Younger Adults.

Published in: JMIR aging (2019)

Baby boomers are using and perceiving the DOC similarly to younger adults. DOC users find the DOC to be credible; however, they scored their health care team higher with regard to competence and trustworthiness. The DOC is beneficial with low risk and may augment current diabetes care.

Keyphrases

healthcare
cross sectional
mental health
type diabetes
health information
primary care
cardiovascular disease
social media
glycemic control
metabolic syndrome
weight loss