@inproceedings{64dfa202e8a14fe8abbc4f991c36fe97,
title = "Sharing sensitive personal health information through facebook: The unintended consequences",
abstract = "The purpose of this paper was to explore the types of sensitive health information posted by individuals through social network media sites such as Facebook. The researcher found several instances in which individuals, who could be identified by their user profiles, posted personal and sensitive health information related to mental and genetic disorders and sexually transmitted diseases. The data suggest that Facebook users should be made aware of the potential harm that may occur when sharing sensitive health information publicly through Facebook. Ethical considerations in undertaking such research are also examined.",
keywords = "Facebook, Health information, Privacy, Social networking",
author = "Mowafa Househ",
year = "2011",
doi = "10.3233/978-1-60750-806-9-616",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781607508052",
series = "Studies in Health Technology and Informatics",
publisher = "IOS Press",
pages = "616--620",
booktitle = "User Centred Networked Health Care - Proceedings of MIE 2011",
address = "United States",
note = "23rd International Conference of the European Federation for Medical Informatics, MIE 2011 ; Conference date: 28-08-2011 Through 31-08-2011",
}