#celiacdisease: The Use of Instagram in Contending with Chronic Illness. Issue 1 (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meleo-Erwin, Zoe; Basch, Corey H.; Fera, Joseph; Smith, Bonnie
• Is Part Of: Journal of consumer health on the Internet. Volume 24:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 35
• Page End: 42
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: Celiac disease -- Instagram -- social media; Health -- Computer network resources -- Periodicals; Internet -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Computer network resources -- Periodicals; Computer Communication Networks -- Periodicals; Consumer Participation -- Periodicals; Delivery of Health Care -- Periodicals; 025.063621
• DOI: 10.1080/15398285.2019.1711004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1539-8285

Abstract

Abstract: There is a dearth of information on the use of Instagram by celiac disease patients. To address this gap, a convenience sample of 150 posts was first coded as personal stories, support systems, and management of celiac disease and then coded using a number of additional deductive sub-category codes. Descriptive statistics were then calculated. The mean number of likes was 98.56 with a standard deviation of 348.4. In terms of major categories, the majority of the posts fell under "personal stories" (52.67%). Of the sub-category codes or characteristics, only four were statistically significant: lists ingredients/recipes, stress or hardship about being gluten-free, picture of food, and place to buy food mentioned. This study finds that Instagram posters primarily use the social media site to share personal stories.