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Ostomates show how TikTok can be used to educate, reform and support online health communities

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Written by Craig Owen & Emma Butel

Young adults often turn to social media for health information. With over 1.6 billion active users, TikTok provides a powerful platform for communication among health communities.

Analysing 64 TikTok videos related to #ostomy and #IBD, we found that young ostomates (people with a stoma) use the platform to share vital education about stomas, share personal experiences and combat stigma. We now call on health professionals to recognise and support these educational efforts on TikTok.

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The tailwind of privilege

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by Mary Breheny, October 2020

‘Is there something wrong with me being White?’ a New Zealand politician recently retorted when her party was challenged about its all-White front bench. She went on to say, “We’re a party of merit and we’re a party of principle – I’m not going to be distracted about people’s gender or ethnicity.” In this blog post, Mary Breheny offers an answer to her question.

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