Table 3.
Ratings of website usability and content based on 37 participants (1=strongly disagree; 7=strongly agree).
| Statement | Mean (SD) | % equal to or >5 |
| Overall experience |
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| I would recommend this website to others seeking information about lupus | 6.8 (0.5) | 100 |
| Would go to this website if I had a question about lupus | 6.2 (1.5) | 89 |
| My friends and family would benefit by accessing this website | 6.0 (1.8) | 89 |
| Website design |
|
|
| Easy to learn how to use the website | 6.7 (0.6) | 100 |
| Easy to find information on this website | 6.6 (0.6) | 97 |
| Easy to read information | 6.6 (0.7) | 100 |
| Easy to use the website | 6.6 (0.6) | 100 |
| Content |
|
|
| Information was credible | 6.6 (0.8) | 97 |
| Information was relevant | 6.6 (0.7) | 97 |
| Information was useful | 6.5 (1.1) | 97 |
| Satisfied with the amount of information | 5.9 (1.6) | 87 |
| Improved knowledge about lupus | 5.8 (1.6) | 87 |
| Improved knowledge about coping | 5.4 (1.9) | 78 |
| Improved knowledge about resources | 5.4 (1.8) | 77 |
| Will help me maintain better health habits | 5.3 (1.7) | 69 |
| Improved knowledge about medications | 5.0 (1.8) | 68 |
| Will be useful to help me prepare for next doctor’s visit | 5.0 (1.9) | 67 |