Table 1.
Frequency distribution of parameter items assessed for 29 Hebrew-language websites regarding information about OC
| 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) |