Table 3.
Response | n | % |
---|---|---|
Use of Internet for health purpose | ||
Yes | 440 | 67.7 |
No | 205 | 31.5 |
Missing | 4 | .8 |
Total | 650 | 100.0 |
Reasons for using Internet for health purpose | ||
Vast amount of valuable information available | 249 | 56.6 |
Anonymous, private, and confidential | 340 | 77.3 |
Easy to find information | 421 | 95.7 |
Cheap | 170 | 38.6 |
Convenient | 310 | 70.5 |
Easy to communicate with peers | 280 | 63.6 |
Less embarrassing than talking to a professional | 216 | 49.1 |