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User Engagement Patterns in an Online Health Community for Managing Cardiovascular Disease: Insights from Qualitative Interviews

  • By

  • Monisola Jayeoba

  • Yuyang Yang

  • Jingzhi Yu

  • Maia Jacobs

  • October 5, 2026

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    Online health communities (OHCs) provide peer support and health information, especially for managing chronic conditions.

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    User engagement in OHCs is dynamic, influenced by changes in health status, knowledge, motivation, and personal circumstances.

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    Sustained participation in OHCs fosters trust, access to reliable information, and supportive relationships that enhance health outcomes.

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    Factors such as perceived usefulness, patient satisfaction, and addressing users' needs for autonomy and connection facilitate engagement.

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    Despite initial active participation, many users struggle to maintain engagement in OHCs over time.

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Stage-Based Model of User Engagement Patterns in an Online Health Community for Cardiovascular Disease Management: Qualitative Interview Study

  • by Monisola Jayeoba, Yuyang Yang, Jingzhi Yu, Maia Jacobs

  • October 5, 2026

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