BackgroundThe use of health-related online peer support groups to support self-management of health issues has become increasingly popular. The quality of information and advice may have important implications for public health and for the …
BackgroundOnline support communities have become an accessible way of gaining social, emotional, and informational support from peers and may be particularly useful for individuals with chronic conditions. To date, there have been few studi…
Background: The Internet has provided women living with endometriosis new opportunities to seek support online. Online support groups may provide a range of therapeutic affordances which may benefit these women, therefore the present study …
BACKGROUND: The Internet has provided women living with endometriosis new opportunities to seek support online. Online support groups may provide a range of therapeutic affordances that may benefit these women. OBJECTIVE: To examine the pre…