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Reports
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Technology and Innovation
Knowledge Translation
Public Health
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
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Completed
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This review sought to answer the question: what is the use, nature and impact of electronic support groups in the prevention and promotion of health?
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The findings indicate that social support can be successfully provided via a computer-mediated communication medium to support a broad range of populations and health conditions.

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First Author
Authors Names: 
Valaitis, R. Ciliska, D.
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Website
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http://www.healthevidence.org/view-article.aspx?a=electronic-social-support-groups-improve-health-report-16124
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Report
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http://old.hamilton.ca/phcs/ephpp/Research/Full-Reviews/ESSG-Review.PDF