Table 1 Frequency distribution of parameter items assessed for 29 Hebrew-language websites regarding information about OC
From: Quality of online health information about oral contraceptives from Hebrew-language websites
Accuracy/Completeness | Inaccurate information (%) | Information not presented (%) | Information partially presented (%) | Information accurate and complete (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OC efficacy | 4 (13.8) |  8 (27.6) |  2 (6.9) | 15 (51.7) |
OC effectiveness | 0 | 20 (69.0) |  2 (6.9) |  7 (24.1) |
OC safety | 0 | 12 (41.4) |  0 | 17 (58.6) |
Reversibility of OC | 1 (3.4) |  7 (24.1) |  0 | 21 (72.4) |
Indication to use OC daily | 0 |  3 (10.3) |  1 (3.4) | 25 (86.2) |
Indication that OC not protective against STIs | 0 | 12 (41.4) |  0 | 17 (58.6) |
Side effects described | 0 |  9 (31.0) |  5 (17.2) | 15 (51.7) |
Instructs to take a pill daily until pack is finished; when to re-start use | 0 |  6 (20.7) |  2 (6.9) | 21 (72.4) |
When to take missed pill | 1 (3.4) | 12 (41.4) |  2 (6.9) | 14 (48.3) |
Back-up method recommended during initial OC use | 0 |  21(72.4) |  2 (6.9) |  6 (20.7) |
Back-up method recommended if missing a pill | 2 (6.9) | 14 (48.3) |  0 | 13 (44.8) |
Back-up method recommended if late starting a new pack | 21 (72.4) |  0 |  2 (6.9) |  6 (20.7) |
Back-up method recommended in case of diarrhea or severe vomiting | 0 | 18 (62.1) |  2 (6.9) |  9 (31.0) |
Credibility | Parameter absent (%) | Parameter partially addressed (%) | Parameter fully addressed (%) | Â |
Authorship disclosed | 10 (34.5) |  8 (27.6) | 11 (37.9) |  |
Authorship expertise on the subject | 12 (41.4) |  3 (10.3) | 14 (48.3) |  |
Authorship qualifications stated | 10 (34.5) |  2 (10.3) | 17 (58.6) |  |
OHI reflects author’s opinion only | 12 (41.4) |  1 (3.4) | 16 (55.2) |  |
OHI does not replace health professional advice | 8 (27.6) |  2 (6.9) | 19 (65.5) |  |
Website purpose and intended audience stated | 8 (27.6) |  0 | 21 (72.4) |  |
Information about organization behind the website presented | 11 (37.9) |  0 | 18 (62.1) |  |
Privacy policy declared | 13 (44.8) |  1 (3.4) | 15 (51.7) |  |
Date of creation and last modification | 18 (62.1) |  0 | 11 (37.9) |  |
Sources of health content cited | 23 (79.3) |  3 (10.3) |  3 (10.3) |  |
OHI describes/refers to scientific evidence | 18 (62.1) |  4 (13.8) |  7 (24.1) |  |
Several alternatives/treatments described | 5 (17.2) |  2 (6.9) | 22 (75.9) |  |
Webmaster contact information available | 1 (3.4) |  0 | 28 (96.6) |  |
Sources of funding declared | 17 (58.6) |  0 | 12 (41.4) |  |
Usability | Parameter absent (%) | Parameter partially addressed (%) | Parameter fully addressed (%) | Â |
Clear and legible layout of information | 0 |  1 (3.4) | 28 (96.6) |  |
Audience appropriate content | 1 (3.4) |  3 (10.3) | 25 (86.2) |  |
Easy to identify links and buttons | 0 |  0 | 29 (100) |  |
Links and buttons indicate where they lead | 0 |  1 (3.4) | 28 (96.6) |  |
Navigation clear and well structured | 2 (6.9) |  1 (3.4) | 26 (89.7) |  |
Easy to find needed information | 1 (3.4) |  4 (13.8) | 24 (82.8) |  |
Consistent function of navigational links | 0 |  5 (17.2) | 24 (82.8) |  |
Easy to return to homepage | 0 |  0 | 29 (100) |  |
Easy to determine current location in the site | 9 (31.0) |  2 (6.9) | 18 (62.1) |  |
Consistent site structure (categories or organization of pages) | 1 (3.4) |  4 (13.8) | 24 (82.8) |  |
Consistent website design | 4 (13.8) |  0 | 25 (86.2) |  |