Table 3. The participants’ perspective on the criteria for evaluating health websites.
| Questions | Not important n (%) | A little important n (%) | Somewhat important n (%) | Important n (%) | Very important n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protecting users’ personal information | 17 (4.4) | 24 (6.2) | 46 (11.9) | 117 (30.3) | 182 (47.2) |
| Information in my language | 9 (2.3) | 18 (4.7) | 56 (14.5) | 157 (40.7) | 146 (37.8) |
| Updated information | 3 (0.8) | 11 (2.9) | 24 (6.3) | 86 (22.5) | 259 (67.6) |
| Interaction (such as answering / chat / chat services) | 17 (4.5) | 28 (7.4) | 99 (26.1) | 123 (32.4) | 113 (29.7) |
| The presence of healthcare professionals | 9 (2.4) | 24 (6.3) | 48 (12.7) | 116 (30.6) | 182 (28) |
| Clarity of site officials and sponsors | 49 (12.8) | 47 (12.3) | 106 (27.7) | 81 (21.2) | 99 (25.9) |
| The proper design of the site | 13 (4.7) | 61 (15.9) | 113 (29.5) | 109 (28.5) | 82 (21.4) |
| Link to other sites | 28 (7.3) | 59 (15.4) | 116 (30.2) | 114 (29.7) | 67 (17.4) |
| Specialized resources | 7 (1.8) | 19 (5) | 57 (14.9) | 144 (37.6) | 156 (49.7) |
| Approved by a physician | 11 (2.9) | 23 (6) | 56 (14.5) | 104 (27) | 191 (49.6) |
| Recommended by a friend or family member | 49 (12.8) | 95 (24.7) | 131 (34.1) | 66 (17.2) | 43 (11.2) |