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. 2015 Oct 12;17(10):e230. doi: 10.2196/jmir.4999

Table 2.

Reactions to website content and format.

Subtheme Content
Information novelty Almost all participants mentioned learning new, often surprising information (particularly about the benefits of physical activity for preventing Alzheimer’s disease and for healthy liver function)
Level of website advice Most participants felt that the advice was delivered at the right level—easy to understand but not patronizing
Views of website advice The vast majority of participants endorsed the advice given by the website.
Many were surprised and some skeptical about the information that physical activity is more important than controlling blood sugar levels for preventing complications from diabetes.
The humor in the website was mainly appreciated by the minority who commented on it.
Views on website appearance Most participants commented that they found the website clear and easy to navigate.
Some expressed a desire for greater simplicity in presentation and less text.
Effects of website on motivation Most participants (though not all) found the website generally motivating.
All elements of website content were described by some participants as motivating them to engage in greater physical activity.