Approaches to the Prevention and Management of Childhood Obesity: The Role of Social Networks and the Use of Social Media and Related Electronic Technologies

Li, Jennifer S.; Barnett, Tracie A.; Goodman, Elizabeth; Wasserman, Richard C.; Kemper, Alex R.

doi:10.1161/cir.0b013e3182756d8e

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“…As an example, the power of harnessing social networks for obesity has been described in an AHA scientific statement. 108 For public health emergencies, social media and social networks have been used for surveillance and to link individuals with health needs with resources. [109][110][111][112] For cardiovascular disease, language used on social media has also been used to predict county-level heart disease mortality across the United States.…”

Section: Social Mediamentioning

confidence: 99%

Use of Mobile Devices, Social Media, and Crowdsourcing as Digital Strategies to Improve Emergency Cardiovascular Care

Rumsfeld¹,

Brooks²,

Aufderheide³

et al. 2016

Circulation

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Section: Social Mediamentioning

confidence: 99%

Use of Mobile Devices, Social Media, and Crowdsourcing as Digital Strategies to Improve Emergency Cardiovascular Care

Rumsfeld¹,

Brooks²,

Aufderheide³

et al. 2016

Circulation

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“…In an era where social networking and social media are a common part of childhood life these modalities have recently been used to trial obesity interventions, although the results to date have been mixed [85]. Williamson et al demonstrated that active family-based behavioral internet interventions resulted in more loss of body weight and lower dietary fat intake than passive primary health education.…”

Section: Treatment Of Childhood Hypertensionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Childhood Obesity, Arterial Stiffness, and Prevalence and Treatment of Hypertension

Armstrong

Coté

Devlin

et al. 2014

Curr Treat Options Cardio Med

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Childhood obesity is associated with progressive vascular dysfunction as manifest by arterial stiffness and elevated blood pressure with associated subsequent morbidity and mortality because of early cardiovascular events including myocardial infarction and stroke in adulthood. Consequently, the recent dramatic increases in childhood obesity around the world present a hitherto unforeseen public health concern. While coordinated primary prevention efforts remain an ongoing important focus of action, identification and treatment of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in pediatric patients is necessary given the existing burden of disease and future health consequences. Lifestyle interventions remain a cornerstone of our therapeutic approach, however, medical therapy is needed in some cases and should not be underutilized based on patient age. Herein, we discuss the relationship between childhood obesity and hypertension with a key emphasis on the evolution of adaptive and maladaptive vascular changes in the genesis of overt cardiovascular disease.

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“…In particular, the use of online social networks for health improvement has received limited research attention. [34][35][36] There have been several compilations of case studies in which social media have been used to improve health behaviors including antidrug use, human immunodeficiency virus prevention and testing, physical activity, prevention of teen pregnancy, reckless driving, and increasing sustainable food practices among adults. [36][37][38] Only one of these projects reported survey-based outcomes that found significant, positive short-term effects on parents' selfefficacy about talking with their children about sexual activity, actually speaking with them about sexual activity, and recommending to their children that they wait to have sex.…”

Section: Evidence For the Effectiveness Of Sns For Improving Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Yet, there have been few controlled studies from which to draw valid conclusions for the efficacy of SNS to impact healthrelated knowledge, behaviors, and status. 34 The literature has also not produced examples of trial designs that would allow for systematic investigation of the relative benefits of various SNS features and their impacts on social network typology and dynamics. 33,55 And important questions remain unaddressed by research that could improve the quality and efficacy of the many social media sites that currently exist.…”

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Digital Social Networks and Health

Lefebvre

Bornkessel

2013

Circulation

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1829T his article documents the emergence of social media, and specifically social network sites (SNS) and their impact on health information-seeking and health-related behaviors. We review surveys of user behavior on SNS to document how health information is being transformed into a social health experience rather than an individual or clinical endeavor. We then turn to the research evidence for how SNS may influence health behaviors. Although there is a substantial literature that provides support for the role of social variables in the genesis and management of health and disease, there is little scientific grounding for how to leverage these variables to improve health in either online or offline milieus. We conclude with recommendations for practice to optimize the use of social media and its contribution to improved health outcomes, and pose a series of questions that may guide the development of a research agenda in this area.The technological innovations of blogs, podcasts, interactive media, and SNS have enabled many people to create, post, and share their own messages and content by using a variety of digital social communication tools and platforms. People and organizations can now quickly create and deliver content through more interactive Web sites and online communities where, for example, people with medical conditions can seek, give, and receive advice from other patients and healthcare providers.1,2 New communication technologies and the emergence of what has been dubbed Web 2.0 are providing the opportunity for health professionals and patients alike to engage with 1 another, their peers, friends, and families in ways unimaginable just a few years ago. The speed and scale of adoption of social media is changing the way we think about and communicate with people formerly known as audiences and the way doctors and patients interact, 2,3 bringing about a new social health experience. Yet, these social media and interactive elements have been poorly integrated into many health-related Web sites, for example, those dedicated to tobacco control. 4 In its simplest forms, these media can be thought of as digital extensions of the interpersonal channels of connection and the narrowing of broadcast-type communication. They are increasing access to, connection with, and discussions of health information. The information is no longer static, but alive and moving-weaving through networks of individuals and communities whether on-or offline.3 Thinking about these new media as just new communication channels misses the essence of what the new revolution is all about: using media in new ways. In this article, we review how people are using the Internet, social media, and specifically SNS in health and medicine to create a new social health experience. Health Information and the InternetAs of August 2012, data from the Pew Internet & American Life Project found that ≈85% of all US adults use the Internet. These usage figures are equal for men and women (83% and 82%, respectively); show greater use by whites (84...

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Approaches to the Prevention and Management of Childhood Obesity: The Role of Social Networks and the Use of Social Media and Related Electronic Technologies

Cited by 79 publications

References 75 publications

Use of Mobile Devices, Social Media, and Crowdsourcing as Digital Strategies to Improve Emergency Cardiovascular Care

Use of Mobile Devices, Social Media, and Crowdsourcing as Digital Strategies to Improve Emergency Cardiovascular Care

Childhood Obesity, Arterial Stiffness, and Prevalence and Treatment of Hypertension

Digital Social Networks and Health

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