Use of Social Media for Health Information Among US Adults

JAMA 2026 Open access

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Authors: Aline F. Pedroso, Lovedeep S. Dhingra, Mariam Khan, Madeleine Carter, Arya Aminorroaya, R Khera
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2026.8682
Cited by: 1
References: 7

Abstract

This survey study examines health information–related engagement with social media among US adults with and without chronic conditions and by various sociodemographic characteristics.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Social Media in Health Education Health Literacy and Information Accessibility Digital Mental Health Interventions

Publication details

Journal / source
JAMA
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Volume
336
Issue
4
Pages
336–336
Publication date
30 June 2026
Language
EN