Are We Preparing Patients for Gender-Affirming Surgery? A Thematic Social Media Analysis

Latack, Kyle R.; Adidharma, Widya; Moog, Dominic; Satterwhite, Thomas; Hadj-Moussa, Miriam; Morrison, Shane D

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“…Discussion sites are yet another form of social media that may play a key role in organisations by triggering conversations (Latack, Adidharma, Moog, Satterwhite, Hadj-Moussa & Morrison, 2020). The most common discussion sites include Quora and Reddit, which are precisely and specifically designed to trigger conversation (Roundtree, 2018).…”

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“…The most common discussion sites include Quora and Reddit, which are precisely and specifically designed to trigger conversation (Roundtree, 2018). While one of the benefits of these type of platforms is that anyone can pose a question or craft a statement to entice people with common curiosities and interests (Cho & Wash, 2021), Latack et al (2020) argue that, in contrast to well-known social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, users tend to share extraordinarily little detectable information. According to Roundtree (2018), discussion sites, such as Reddit, have played a crucial role in research.…”

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Social Networking Sites: A panacea for enhancing productivity in the organisation during Covid-19 crisis, the case of tourism SMEs in South Africa

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2022

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Social networking sites are regarded as useful catalysts for enhancing organisational work productivity and creativity. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the spin-offs associated with these particular platforms have become even more evident. Consequently, this study sought to explore the added benefits of using social networking sites to improve the work productivity and creativity of selected urban tourism-related Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the City of Tshwane, South Africa. The exploration of the researchquestions of the study suggests a theoretical framework that consists of key elements of diffusion and adoption of technology. As a result, Roger’s Diffusion of Innovations Theory proved to be most applicable as it offers a relevant analytical framework for the dissemination and adoption of technology. The study adopted a qualitative approach by conducting interviews with a targetedpopulation of SME service providers in the context of Pretoria (Tshwane) in the Gauteng province. The sample consisted of 50 such service providers that were selected using purposive sampling. Sampled SMEs included: 20 "bed and breakfasts", 20 guest houses, and 10 tour operators. Interviews were then conducted with their relevant managers. The data were analysed using open coding, where dominant themes from the discussions were identified and discussed in detail.

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Social Networking Sites: A panacea for enhancing productivity in the organisation during Covid-19 crisis, the case of tourism SMEs in South Africa

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2022

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“…We agree with the large role social media play in this community. 1 There is a documented lack of trust in the medical profession among the transgender community, 2 and long wait times and geographic distance to specialized clinics may increase the use of social media for information. Our study aimed to examine online discussion platforms that preserved anonymity and encouraged discussion among people interested in gender-affirming surgery.…”

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comfortable discussing in person. Understanding topics discussed on online platforms may help providers understand what the community wants to know. Even with best intentions, areas of care may be overlooked in the clinic, as currently there are no standardized assessments for assessing gender care-related outcomes and patient satisfaction. 3,4 Furthermore, transgender individuals may still value peer support even if they have developed a strong relationship with their surgeon. In one study, 95 percent of participants reported they were in favor of transgender health clinics developing peer support networks. 5 Online communities may fill that gap if it is not offered by a clinic.There should be an increased effort to develop high-quality and unbiased resources for patient education that can be made available on social media. Currently, it is unclear who accesses which online resources, when they do so, and for what purpose. Future studies could examine specific internet utilization patterns in the transgender community. Our results found that 8 percent of posts in the preoperative period were about locating resources for more information, perhaps indicating that general search queries do not lead to desired resources. Understanding why and how users may use a given platform would help providers tailor the way they present quality information on each platform or identify what platform is suitable for a specific resource they wish to provide.As more surgeons offer gender-affirming surgery, our knowledge of community need in procedure preparation and education is needed. By understanding existing online content, medical professionals can focus their efforts on improving access to, experiences with, and outcomes of gender-affirming surgery. Highlighting online platforms that preserve anonymity and encourage peer discussion is one way to center the perspectives of this population.

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“…W e read with great interest the recent publication by Latack et al about social media questions posed by gender affirmation surgery patients. 1 The authors did an excellent job characterizing common preoperative and postoperative concerns, and there is no doubt that the use of social media in this demographic is significant. 2 While we commend the authors on their analytical goal of using these trends for the betterment of transgender care, we would like to emphasize a few points in order to further clarify their findings.…”

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