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. 2013 Mar 6;15(3):e54. doi: 10.2196/jmir.2395

Table 3.

Types of information sources and examples.

Type of resource Total n Example
Parent 202 I asked my mom. [EMA 62]


It was answer by my step father showing me different way to do it. [EMA 19]
Online 200 It was answers by online using a search site like Google. [EMA 68]


Yes and by a medical Q and A website. [EMA 63]
Friend 39 I asked around to my friends. [EMA 21]
Mobile device/ application 20 I found answers on the information app on obesity on the phone. [EMA 12]
Teacher/ coach 19 I got the idea from my gym teacher. [EMA 9]
Doctor/ nurse 14 Doctor told me this. [EMA 37]
Family 12 I asked my sister for a answer. [EMA 49]
Other 10 Book at the library. [EMA 19]