The Role of Scientific Research in Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Discussions on Twitter: Social Network Analysis
Geneviève Jessiman-Perreault,
Jean-Christophe Boucher,
So Youn Kim
et al.
Abstract:Background
Attitudes toward the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and accuracy of information shared about this topic in web-based settings vary widely. As real-time, global exposure to web-based discourse about HPV immunization shapes the attitudes of people toward vaccination, the spread of misinformation and misrepresentation of scientific knowledge contribute to vaccine hesitancy.
Objective
In this study, we aimed to better understand the type and … Show more
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