학술논문
Social Media and the Empowering of Opponents of Medical Technologies: The Case of Anti-Vaccinationism
Document Type
article
Author
Source
Journal of Medical Internet Research, Vol 15, Iss 5, p e103 (2013)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1438-8871
Abstract
Social media has contributed positively to the interaction between proponents of medical products and technologies and the public by permitting more direct interaction between these two groups. However, it has also provided opponents of these products a new mechanism to organize opposition. Using the example of anti-vaccinationism, we provide recommendations for how proponents of medical products and technologies should address this new challenge.