# Gender Differences in X (Formerly Twitter) Use Among Oncology Physicians at National Cancer Institute–Designated Cancer Centers: Cross-Sectional Study

**Authors:** Vivian Tieu, Sungjin Kim, Minji Seok, Leslie Ballas, Mitchell Kamrava, Katelyn M Atkins

PMC · DOI: 10.2196/66054 · 2025-03-11

## TL;DR

The study found that female oncologists use X more actively than their male colleagues, possibly due to higher professional motivation.

## Contribution

The study reveals gender differences in X usage among oncologists, highlighting higher self-engagement among women.

## Key findings

- Women oncologists are more enriched on X compared to men.
- Female oncologists show higher self-engagement on X.
- The findings suggest a heightened motivation for professional X use among women.

## Abstract

This cross-sectional study evaluated gender parity in the oncology workforce on social media, demonstrating that women oncologists are enriched on X, with higher self-engagement, suggestive of a heightened motivation for professional X use.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Cancer (MESH:D009369)
- **Chemicals:** X (-)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11937702