探索在线社交倾听在非传染性疾病监测中的潜力。

Exploring the potential of online social listening for noncommunicable disease monitoring.

作者信息

Braga Diana, Silva Inês, Rosário Rafaela, Novais Paulo, Peixoto Hugo, Machado José

机构信息

Department of Informatics, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.

School of Nursing, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.

出版信息

PeerJ. 2025 May 20;13:e19311. doi: 10.7717/peerj.19311. eCollection 2025.

Abstract

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a significant global health challenge, claiming about 41 million lives annually. Early establishment of healthy habits is vital as childhood behaviors often persist into adulthood, affecting long-term well-being. However, pervasive health misinformation on social media exacerbates the challenge of addressing NCDs. The vast online information exposes individuals to misinformation, leading to uninformed health decisions. Countering this misinformation is crucial to promote accurate understanding and preventive strategies for NCDs, improving public health outcomes. To address this, the study proposes a system using online social listening (OSL) to collect and analyze social media data, focusing on children's nutrition, physical exercise, sleep patterns, and related NCD risk factors. This platform aids healthcare professionals in recognizing and responding to online misinformation, facilitating informed decision-making. Collaboration with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers aims to instill healthy habits in children from an early age. Utilizing the Twitter Application Programming Interface (API), the study collected data on NCDs, their risk factors, and their impact on children. Despite challenges from recent Twitter API policy changes, the methodology remains adaptable. Additionally, the study integrates diverse data sources, including traditional news outlets like PressReader, providing comprehensive coverage of health issues. Analysis comparing data from PressReader and Twitter underscores differences in discussion frequency and nature, emphasizing the need to leverage insights from various sources. The results highlight the effectiveness of the OSL system in identifying prevalent health topics, benefiting healthcare professionals. This collaborative approach positions the system as a valuable tool for addressing NCDs and promoting well-being. The study lays a foundation for future research, suggesting expansions to include additional platforms and languages, as well as advanced features like sentiment analysis.

摘要

非传染性疾病是一项重大的全球健康挑战,每年夺去约4100万人的生命。尽早养成健康习惯至关重要,因为儿童时期的行为往往会持续到成年,影响长期健康。然而,社交媒体上普遍存在的健康错误信息加剧了应对非传染性疾病的挑战。大量的在线信息使个人接触到错误信息,导致做出不明智的健康决策。对抗这种错误信息对于促进对非传染性疾病的准确理解和预防策略、改善公共卫生结果至关重要。为了解决这个问题,该研究提出了一个使用在线社交倾听(OSL)来收集和分析社交媒体数据的系统,重点关注儿童营养、体育锻炼、睡眠模式以及相关的非传染性疾病风险因素。这个平台有助于医疗保健专业人员识别和应对在线错误信息,促进明智的决策。与家长、教师和医疗保健提供者合作的目的是从幼儿期就向儿童灌输健康习惯。该研究利用推特应用程序编程接口(API)收集了有关非传染性疾病、其风险因素及其对儿童影响的数据。尽管最近推特API政策变化带来了挑战,但该方法仍然具有适应性。此外,该研究整合了多种数据源,包括像PressReader这样的传统新闻媒体,提供了对健康问题的全面报道。比较PressReader和推特数据的分析突出了讨论频率和性质的差异,强调了利用各种来源见解的必要性。结果突出了OSL系统在识别普遍健康话题方面的有效性,对医疗保健专业人员有益。这种协作方法使该系统成为应对非传染性疾病和促进健康的宝贵工具。该研究为未来的研究奠定了基础,建议进行扩展,包括纳入更多平台和语言,以及情感分析等先进功能。

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