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0293/2018 - Use of virtual communities in the support to patients with breast cancer.
Uso de comunidades virtuais no suporte à portadoras de câncer de mama.

Author:

• Myllena Cândida de Melo - Melo, MC - <myllena.melo@inca.gov.br>

Co-author(s):

• Paulo Roberto Vasconcellos-Silva - Vasconcellos-Silva, Paulo Roberto - Rio de Janeiro, RJ - <bioeticaunirio@yahoo.com.br> +
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4646-3580


Abstract:

Thinking about virtual communities as a space for interaction and sharing of experiences, especially among individuals affected by chronic diseases, we aim with this study to analyze the role and nature of support offered by virtual communities with breast cancer patients. Descriptive study with a qualitative approach. For data collection the Netvizz application was used, extracting datathe first five open breast cancer groups of Facebook in the year 2016. There were 2921 posts, totaling 1722 comments. For data analysis a word cloud was created through WordArt, and the most recurrent words were discussed in cross-sectional categories: I confessional vs. you interactional; therapeutic process, religiosity and the \"Intervention Arc\". We can seethe results that the support offered in these spaces occurs especially in the informational and emotional spheres, rangingthe diagnosis phase to the control of the disease. The understanding of the meanings of information shared in the virtual communities by women with breast cancer can contribute to the practice of care that is not restricted to the biological and technical approaches, but rather a more integrals and effective approach to holistic care.

Keywords:

Social networking, Health Communication, Breast Cancer.

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Melo, MC, Vasconcellos-Silva, Paulo Roberto. Use of virtual communities in the support to patients with breast cancer.. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2018/Jun). [Citado em 19/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/use-of-virtual-communities-in-the-support-to-patients-with-breast-cancer/16826?id=16826&id=16826



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