Table 3.
Sources of GWG information
| Source of GWG information (n = 202) | Sources accesseda (n/%) | Single most important sourceb (n/%) |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 167 (82.7) | 64 (32.8) |
| Books | 112 (55.4) | 29 (14.9) |
| Friends | 104 (51.5) | 9 (4.6) |
| GP | 90 (44.6) | 33 (16.9) |
| Family | 87 (43.1) | 4 (2.1) |
| Magazines | 74 (36.6) | 3 (1.5) |
| Midwife | 58 (28.7) | 15 (7.7) |
| Obstetrician | 51 (25.2) | 24 (12.3) |
| Chat/blog | 32 (15.8) | 2 (1.0) |
| Brochures | 30 (14.9) | 3 (1.5) |
| Dietitian | 20 (9.9) | 8 (4.1) |
| Social media | 10 (5.0) | |
| TV/Radio | 7 (3.5) | |
| Other | 6 (3.0) | 1 (0.5) |
| Naturopath | 2 (1.0) | |
| Pharmacist | 2 (1.0) |
GP, General Practitioner or primary care physician
a Multiple sources allowed
b n = 195 responses