Table 7 Reasons for using social media as a source of health information (multiple selection)
Reasons | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
To get information quickly (rapidly) | 194 | (88.2) |
To get new information | 172 | (78.2) |
To get emotional support through relatable experiences | 169 | (76.8) |
To get applicable information | 147 | (66.8) |
To get detailed information | 135 | (61.4) |
To check information before and after seeing your doctor | 118 | (53.6) |
To have fun through the relatable stories of pregnant women | 104 | (47.3) |
To get reliable information | 58 | (26.4) |
Other | 3 | (1.4) |