Table 1.
Characteristics of the Websites Evaluated (N = 40)
| Characteristics | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Not-for-profit government agency | 5 (12.5) |
| Not-for-profit academic institution | 0 |
| Not-for-profit organization | 15 (37.5) |
| For-profit commercial company | 19 (47.5) |
| Unknown | 1 (2.5) |
| Target audience | |
| Patients and families (lay public) | 37 (92.5) |
| Health care professionals | 2 (5.0) |
| Unclear | 1 (2.5) |
| Primary topica | |
| CKD overview (causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnostic tests) | 25 (51.0) |
| Anatomy and functions of kidneys | 6 (12.2) |
| CKD treatment options | 8 (16.3) |
| Dialysis overview (types and process) | 7 (14.3) |
| Focused on hemodialysis | 2 (4.1) |
| Focused on peritoneal dialysis | 1 (2.0) |
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Multiple responses.