Exploring Language Used in Posts on r/birthcontrol: Case Study Using Data From Reddit Posts and Natural Language Processing to Advance Contraception Research.

Journal: Journal of medical Internet research
PMID: 37389907

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Contraceptive choice is central to reproductive autonomy. The internet, including social networking sites like Reddit, is an important resource for people seeking contraceptive information and support. A subreddit dedicated to contraception, r/birthcontrol, provides a platform for people to post about contraception.

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  • Elizabeth Pleasants
    School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA, United States.
  • Julia Holmes Ryan
    School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA, United States.
  • Cheng Ren
    Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
  • Ndola Prata
    School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA, United States.
  • Anu Manchikanti Gomez
    School of Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley, CA, United States.
  • Cassondra Marshall
    School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA, United States.

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