Using YouTube Comments Data to Explore Postpartum Depression in Social Media: An Infodemiology Study
This study provides key insights into public discourse on PPD. It highlights the importance of family and community support and advocates for a healthcare system capable of addressing the needs of stigmatized populations. A significant finding of this study is the call for action to raise awareness and debunk myths about PPD. Misconceptions worsen stigma and deter help-seeking by affected individuals. Awareness initiatives are crucial to enhance public understanding of PPD symptoms, its impact on individuals and families, and the importance of parental mental health.
Authors
- Joyce O’Mahony (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9209-474X)
- Anila Virani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8751-0756)
- Juanita-Dawne Bacsu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2819-1617)
- Surya Narayan Panda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5958-4811)
- Bhupinder Nagra
- Jasjot Kaur Ghatore
Institutions
- Thompson Rivers University (CA)
- University of Calgary (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Published
- 2024-11-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21111526
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health via Writing
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.64
Funders
- Thompson Rivers University