How do health professionals and the public perceive the use of digital communication tools in obesity and mental health care?

Digital technologies are increasingly used in health communication, yet their role in emotionally complex contexts, such as, obesity and mental health remains unclear. This study compared the use and perceptions of digital communication tools between health professionals (HPs) and the general public. A cross-sectional online survey collected data from 129 HPs and 268 public participants. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and Mann–Whitney U tests analysed group differences. HPs were more likely to report using methods such as telephone calls, video consultations, and electronic health records (all p