Table 1.

The absolute (n) and relative (%) frequencies of the websites based on their general characteristics.

General characteristics		Values, n (%)
Specialization
	Single medical specialty	40 (32)
	Multiple medical specialties	85 (68)
Website ownership
	Foundation or nongovernmental organization	15 (12)
	Private or state health care provider	43 (34.4)
	Commercial company	23 (18.4)
	Manufacturer or distributor of medical supplies and equipment	6 (4.8)
	Private person	3 (2.4)
	Educational or research institution	9 (7.2)
	Unidentifiable	26 (20.8)
Main purpose
	Educational	68 (54.4)
	Commercial	48 (38.4)
	Socialization or support	9 (7.2)
Website format
	Thematic	8 (6.4)
	Medical or general portal	37 (29.6)
	Electronic publication	21 (16.8)
	Company presentation page or web-based shop	52 (41.6)
	Blog or personal page	3 (2.4)
	Other	4 (3.2)
Medical paradigm
	Conventional medicine	108 (86.4)
	Mixed (ie, alternative and conventional) approach	5 (4)
	Unidentifiable	12 (9.6)