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 (%) | |
| 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 (%) | |
| 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) |