Table 3 Internet use-related characteristics of the participants (N = 46)
Variable | n (%) | Mean (SD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Types of health information searched on the Internet | |||
Disease | 24 (52.2) | ||
Method of treatment | 17 (37.0) | ||
Drugs | 13 (28.3) | ||
Diagnosis Method | 10 (21.7) | ||
Health behaviors | 12 (26.1) | ||
None | 9 (19.6) | ||
Others | 4 (8.7) | ||
Internet usage period | |||
Less than 1 year | 10 (21.7) | ||
1 year to 5 years | 11 (23.9) | ||
More than 5 years | 17 (37.0) | ||
Never tried | 8 (17.4) | ||
Internet usage time during the day | |||
Less than 1 h | 17 (37.0) | ||
1 to 3 h | 16 (34.8) | ||
Rarely | 13 (28.2) | ||
Types of Internet Search Tools | |||
Computer | 32 (69.6) | ||
Mobile Phone (Smart Phone) | 25 (54.3) | ||
Tablet PC | 4 (8.7) | ||
Frequently searched web-page types | |||
Social Network Service (SNS) | 14 (30.4) | ||
Blog | 11 (23.9) | ||
Café | 4 (8.7) | ||
News | 9 (19.6) | ||
Sites of specific institutions (hospitals, etc.) | 11 (23.9) | ||
Program satisfaction | 22.28 (2.38) | ||