I have recently begun researching what online activity/conversation looks like on the Internet regarding HIV/AIDS. I came across this great blog and podcast and would like highlight and share them with you.
The blog is really informative, BUT the podcasts is absolutely amazing – take a listen to one about Twitter:
New Media Convos on AIDS.gov – Twitter
Each podcast discusses how patients, healthcare professionals, government officials, and ordinary people like you and me are using emerging technologies to respond to the changing needs of those living with HIV/AIDS. It is actually really fascinating. Each podcast lasts about 3-5 minutes and offers some great insight. If you are at all interested in the HIV/AIDS issue I would highly recommend taking a look and listen.
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March 29, 2009 at 12:42 am
wordsaplenty
Hey there…it’s Kiara from the Digital Age class. Your paper sounds like it’s going to be really interesting–I think it’s fascinating when you mentioned that people with HIV who use the Net for support actually feel better. I was wondering what role do you think anonymity plays in your topic? Is the reason people turn to the Net for support because of its anonymity? Is this a good or bad thing? Looking forward to hearing more about your paper.
I’m writing about the government’s use of social media in health communications (particularly health crises). I’m impressed by what the CDC is doing with social media. I’d REALLY appreciate it if you could check out my blog about my topic: wordsaplenty.org and leave any feedback. Or Tweeting is good, too. 🙂
Good luck!
March 29, 2009 at 3:52 am
Kent Irwin
Coping mechanisms are extremely interesting as are all of our behavioral mechanisms (coping is just a more pertinent one)…its so interesting how coping mechanisms have made there way to the internet…what a digital age it is! If you need any psychological sources for coping mechanisms I can filter through my old (but not too old) class notes and textbooks. Just let me know!
March 29, 2009 at 3:53 am
Kent Irwin
ewww, not that you care, but i spelled their the there way on accident. FAIL.