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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Social Media Use in Caregivers of Pediatric Cancer Patients

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Social

  • Kristina Brookshire-Gay
    Eastern Michigan University
  • Michelle Byrd
    Eastern Michigan University
  • Flora Hoodin
    Eastern Michigan University

Abstract

This study examined how social media is used by 38 caregivers of pediatric cancer patients via an online survey. Limited relationships were found between social support and social media variables. The majority commonly use social networking sites to post cancer updates and pictures and inform others on the child.

Media/Technology