Table 4 Reasons for not using digital media for general health information
From: Parental digital health information seeking behavior in Switzerland: a cross-sectional study
Variablesa | Non-users N = 69 |
|---|---|
It is difficult to find clear information | 46% |
I do not know which information is reliable | 32% |
The information found is confusing / difficult to understand | 12% |
I do not know where / how to search | 3% |
No Internet access | 3% |
Other reasons mentioned by parents as free text: | |
No need, because child is not sick or other good source of information available | 17% |
Untrustworthiness | 10% |
Uncertainty, fear, worry | 7% |
Personal preference | 6% |