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Investigating the Content of #UequalsU on Twitter.

Authors :
Schwartz, Joseph
Grimm, Josh
Source :
Health Communication. Jun2023, Vol. 38 Issue 7, p1318-1326. 9p. 4 Charts.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Undetectable = Untransmittable (U = U) is the scientific fact that HIV cannot be transmitted when an individual is virally suppressed. This breakthrough discovery has the potential to greatly reduce HIV stigma and its negative effects. However, U = U is not widely known. Given that Twitter has the potential to raise awareness of health issues, the purpose of this study was to analyze the content of the #UequalsU on Twitter. The results showed that mentioning sex and mentioning love were strong predictors that a tweet would be liked and retweeted. This information could help to spread the message of U = U more widely and potentially lessen HIV stigma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10410236
Volume :
38
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Health Communication
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163915245
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2021.2006395