Stage-Based Model of User Engagement Patterns in an Online Health Community for Cardiovascular Disease Management: Qualitative Interview Study
J Med Internet Res. 2026 Oct 5;28:e90645. doi: 10.2196/90645.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Online health communities (OHCs) provide vital peer support and health information to individuals managing chronic conditions. However, sustained user engagement remains challenging, with many users reducing activity ov

