Social Media as a Tool for Health Promotion and Disease Management in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review.
Introduction: Social media (SM) has drastically improved communication and information dissemination among various demographics. Purpose: This systematic review study aims to evaluate the use of social media as a health promotion tool in Saudi Arabia. Methods: Preferred Reporting Items for Systemati...
| Publicado en: | Inquiry (00469580) Vol. 63; pp. 1 - 18 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
7/23/2026
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