Table 2.

Online HISB: where, how, actions taken (responses are listed in approximate order of frequency from most to least frequently mentioned).

Where	How	Actions taken
Search engines (eg, Google, Bing)	Start with results from a search engine	Discuss information with a health professional
Disease-specific association websites	Direct URL	Decide whether to consult with a health professional
Forums/support groups	Start with websites recommended by others	Decide whether to purchase/use a medication or natural product
Wikipedia		Trial lifestyle modifications
General health websites (eg, Better Health Channel)
Website recommended by health professionals
Research databases
eNewsletters
Private health insurer websites (eg, Medibank)