Multiplatform characterization of online permanent female contraception discussion among social media users: analysis of Twitter and Reddit
Tiana J McMann, Michael R Haupt, Nicolette Le, Karina Backes-Jedrzejek, Marielle E Meurice, Zhuoran Li, Tim Ken Mackey · 2025
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Tiana J McMann and six co-authors study how people discuss permanent female contraception on social media. People choosing this option often face barriers tied to age or how many children they have. Past research stressed regret; this 2025 study instead reads what patients themselves say online.
The team gathered over 400,000 posts from Twitter and Reddit across several years. A language model sorted the posts, and human coders then studied the relevant ones in depth. About 2,356 posts fit the topic. Views came from patients most often, then clinics, partners, institutions, and policy angles. Reading these posts can show doctors and lawmakers where the process frustrates people most.
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| CREATOR | Tiana J McMann, Michael R Haupt, Nicolette Le, Karina Backes-Jedrzejek, Marielle E Meurice, Zhuoran Li, Tim Ken Mackey |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 37 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |