Table 3.
Self-described ability to use the interneta.
| Characteristic | All (N=59), n (%) | Insufficient vision (n=34), n (%) | Sufficient vision (n=25), n (%) | P value | ||
| Ever used internet | 52 (88) | 28 (83) | 24 (96) | .11 | ||
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Use search engine | 45 (76) | 22 (65) | 23 (92) | .02 | |
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Open an attachment | 39 (66) | 17 (50) | 22 (88) | .002b,c | |
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Print web pages/online information | 30 (51) | 15 (44) | 15 (60) | .23 | |
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Upload images/files to a website | 36 (61) | 19 (56) | 17 (68) | .35 | |
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Use a video | 42 (71) | 20 (59) | 22 (88) | .01 | |
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Use an interactive video | 35 (59) | 17 (50) | 18 (72) | .09 |
aBonferroni correction α level .008 (.05/6). Participants in the insufficient vision group reported decreased self-described ability to open an attachment and use a video online as compared to participants with sufficient vision.
bSignificant at P<.006.
cWhen adjusting for age, race, gender, education, eHealth literacy, and any diagnosis of eye disease, opening an attachment did not remain significant (P=.01).