Quality of online health information about oral contraceptives from Hebrew-language websites.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Internet is a frequently used source of health information. Adolescents in particular seem to be receptive to online health information (OHI) and often incorporate such information in their decision-making processes. Yet, OHI is often incomplete, inaccurate, or unreliable. This study assessed the quality of Hebrew online (non-user-generated) content on oral contraceptives (OC), with regard to accuracy/completeness, credibility, and usability.

Methods

Twenty-nine websites in Hebrew, including those of the four Israeli HMOs, were identified and evaluated. The websites were categorized as: HMO, health portal, contraception-specific, promotional-commercial, and life style and women's health. A set of established content parameters was selected by a family plannin

SUBMITTER: Neumark Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3475130 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature