Abstract：
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence and patterns of social media use among gynecologic oncologists for professional and academic purposes.
METHODS: A prospective online survey between November and December 2022 targeted gynecologic oncology practitioners (gynecologic oncologists, surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation/clinical oncologists, and onco-pathologists/pathologists). The survey, distributed via various social media platforms, included 40 questions to capture qualitative and quantitative data on social media use.
RESULTS: Of 131 respondents from 32 countries, 106 (80.9%) were gynecologic oncologists and affiliated with academic institutions (84.7%). Facebook (n=110, 83.9%), Twitter (n= 108, 82.4%), and Instagram (n=100, 76.3%) were the most used platforms. Respondents used social media to stay updated (n=101, 77.1%), network (n=97, 74%), learn about conferences and webinars (n=97, 74%), and engage in academic discussions (n=84, 64.1%). Following the COVID-19 pandemic, 100/129 (77.5%) reported increased social media use. However, only 32 (24.4%) used it to connect with patients, and concerns were raised about privacy and the need for separate professional and personal accounts. A quarter of respondents hesitated to share their opinions on social media due to the fear of controversy, with 26 (20%) experiencing cyberbullying, yet 120/130 (92.3%) believed it enabled junior professionals to express their views. Concerns about differentiating valid content, information reliability, and the professional perception of sourcing knowledge from social media were noted. Gender, age, specialty, and income level influenced patterns of social media use, with variations in preferences for platforms, content engagement, and purposes, highlighting a complex landscape of social media interaction among gynecologic oncologists.
CONCLUSIONS: While the use of social media among gynecologic oncologists is prevalent, particularly for academic and professional development, challenges such as cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and the need for formal training in social media navigation persist. Tailored training programs and guidelines could enhance social media\'s effective and ethical use in this field, promoting a safe environment for professional expression and engagement.
METHODS: A prospective online survey between November and December 2022 targeted gynecologic oncology practitioners (gynecologic oncologists, surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation/clinical oncologists, and onco-pathologists/pathologists). The survey, distributed via various social media platforms, included 40 questions to capture qualitative and quantitative data on social media use.
RESULTS: Of 131 respondents from 32 countries, 106 (80.9%) were gynecologic oncologists and affiliated with academic institutions (84.7%). Facebook (n=110, 83.9%), Twitter (n= 108, 82.4%), and Instagram (n=100, 76.3%) were the most used platforms. Respondents used social media to stay updated (n=101, 77.1%), network (n=97, 74%), learn about conferences and webinars (n=97, 74%), and engage in academic discussions (n=84, 64.1%). Following the COVID-19 pandemic, 100/129 (77.5%) reported increased social media use. However, only 32 (24.4%) used it to connect with patients, and concerns were raised about privacy and the need for separate professional and personal accounts. A quarter of respondents hesitated to share their opinions on social media due to the fear of controversy, with 26 (20%) experiencing cyberbullying, yet 120/130 (92.3%) believed it enabled junior professionals to express their views. Concerns about differentiating valid content, information reliability, and the professional perception of sourcing knowledge from social media were noted. Gender, age, specialty, and income level influenced patterns of social media use, with variations in preferences for platforms, content engagement, and purposes, highlighting a complex landscape of social media interaction among gynecologic oncologists.
CONCLUSIONS: While the use of social media among gynecologic oncologists is prevalent, particularly for academic and professional development, challenges such as cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and the need for formal training in social media navigation persist. Tailored training programs and guidelines could enhance social media\'s effective and ethical use in this field, promoting a safe environment for professional expression and engagement.
摘要：
目的：调查妇科肿瘤学家出于专业和学术目的使用社交媒体的患病率和模式。
方法：2022年11月至12月的前瞻性在线调查针对妇科肿瘤医生（妇科肿瘤学家，外科肿瘤学家，医学肿瘤学家,放射/临床肿瘤学家，和onco-病理学家/病理学家)。调查,通过各种社交媒体平台分发，包括40个问题，以获取有关社交媒体使用的定性和定量数据。
结果：在来自32个国家的131名受访者中，106名（80.9％）是妇科肿瘤学家，并隶属于学术机构（84.7％）。Facebook（n=110，83.9%），Twitter（n=108，82.4%），Instagram（n=100，76.3%）是使用最多的平台。受访者使用社交媒体保持更新(n=101，77.1%)，网络(n=97，74%)，了解会议和网络研讨会(n=97，74%)，并进行学术讨论（n=84，64.1%）。在COVID-19大流行之后，100/129（77.5%）报告社交媒体使用增加。然而,只有32人（24.4%）使用它与患者联系，并对隐私以及需要单独的专业和个人账户提出了担忧。由于担心争议，四分之一的受访者不愿在社交媒体上分享他们的观点，有26人(20%)经历过网络欺凌，然而，120/130(92.3%)认为这让初级专业人士能够表达他们的观点。对区分有效内容的担忧，信息可靠性，并指出了从社交媒体中获取知识的专业观点。性别,年龄,专业,收入水平影响了社交媒体的使用模式，随着平台偏好的变化，内容参与,和目的,强调妇科肿瘤学家之间社交媒体互动的复杂景观。
结论：虽然妇科肿瘤学家普遍使用社交媒体，特别是学术和专业发展，网络欺凌等挑战，隐私问题,对社交媒体导航进行正式培训的需求仍然存在。量身定制的培训计划和指南可以增强社交媒体在这一领域的有效和道德使用，促进专业表达和参与的安全环境。
方法：2022年11月至12月的前瞻性在线调查针对妇科肿瘤医生（妇科肿瘤学家，外科肿瘤学家，医学肿瘤学家,放射/临床肿瘤学家，和onco-病理学家/病理学家)。调查,通过各种社交媒体平台分发，包括40个问题，以获取有关社交媒体使用的定性和定量数据。
结果：在来自32个国家的131名受访者中，106名（80.9％）是妇科肿瘤学家，并隶属于学术机构（84.7％）。Facebook（n=110，83.9%），Twitter（n=108，82.4%），Instagram（n=100，76.3%）是使用最多的平台。受访者使用社交媒体保持更新(n=101，77.1%)，网络(n=97，74%)，了解会议和网络研讨会(n=97，74%)，并进行学术讨论（n=84，64.1%）。在COVID-19大流行之后，100/129（77.5%）报告社交媒体使用增加。然而,只有32人（24.4%）使用它与患者联系，并对隐私以及需要单独的专业和个人账户提出了担忧。由于担心争议，四分之一的受访者不愿在社交媒体上分享他们的观点，有26人(20%)经历过网络欺凌，然而，120/130(92.3%)认为这让初级专业人士能够表达他们的观点。对区分有效内容的担忧，信息可靠性，并指出了从社交媒体中获取知识的专业观点。性别,年龄,专业,收入水平影响了社交媒体的使用模式，随着平台偏好的变化，内容参与,和目的,强调妇科肿瘤学家之间社交媒体互动的复杂景观。
结论：虽然妇科肿瘤学家普遍使用社交媒体，特别是学术和专业发展，网络欺凌等挑战，隐私问题,对社交媒体导航进行正式培训的需求仍然存在。量身定制的培训计划和指南可以增强社交媒体在这一领域的有效和道德使用，促进专业表达和参与的安全环境。
