Table 3.
Perceptions about health information sources: subtopics and themes by age group.
| Subtopics | Themes | Generation A * | Generation B | Generation C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trust and Trustworthiness | There is a perceived conflict of interest between the government, the pharmaceutical industry, and health care providers | Several | Several | Several |
| The FDA is a reputable organization and the “FDA approved” logo is trustworthy | Several ** | Several | Several | |
| There is lack of trust in the pharmaceutical industry due to its financial interest | Several | None | Several | |
| Familiar health care providers are trustworthy, but it may take time and transparency to build this trust | Several | Several | Several | |
| Internet sources need verification | Several | None | Several |
* Generation A: 38 to 53 years; Generation B: 54 to 72 years; Generation C: 73 to 90 years; ** Number of times the theme was endorsed by this generation: None = 0, Several = 1–10, Some = 11–20, and Many = 21 or more.