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Content and functionality of alcohol and other drug websites: Results of an online survey
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نویسنده
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klein b. ,white a. ,kavanagh d. ,shandley k. ,kay-lambkin f. ,proudfoot j. ,drennan j. ,connor j. ,baker a. ,young r.
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منبع
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journal of medical internet research - 2010 - دوره : 12 - شماره : 5 - صفحه:e51p.1 -e51p.12
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چکیده
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Background: there is a growing trend for individuals to seek health information from online sources. alcohol and other drug (aod) use is a significant health problem worldwide,but access and use of aod websites is poorly understood. objective: to investigate content and functionality preferences for aod and other health websites. methods: an anonymous online survey examined general internet and aod-specific usage and search behaviors,valued features of aod and health-related websites (general and interactive website features),indicators of website trustworthiness,valued aod website tools or functions,and treatment modality preferences. results: surveys were obtained from 1214 drug (n = 766) and alcohol website users (n = 448) (mean age 26.2 years,range 16-70). there were no significant differences between alcohol and drug groups on demographic variables,internet usage,indicators of website trustworthiness,or on preferences for aod website functionality. a robust website design/navigation,open access,and validated content provision were highly valued by both groups. while attractiveness and pictures or graphics were also valued,high-cost features (videos,animations,games) were minority preferences. almost half of respondents in both groups were unable to readily access the information they sought. alcohol website users placed greater importance on several aod website tools and functions than did those accessing other drug websites: online screening tools (χ2 2 = 15.8,p <.001,n = 985); prevention programs (χ2 2 = 27.5,p <.001,n = 981); tracking functions (χ2 2 = 11.5,p =.003,n = 983); self help treatment programs (χ2 2 = 8.3,p =.02,n = 984); downloadable fact sheets for friends (χ2 2 = 11.6,p =.003,n = 981); or family (χ2 2 = 12.7,p =.002,n = 983). the most preferred online treatment option for both the user groups was an internet site with email therapist support. explorations of demographic differences were also performed. while gender did not affect survey responses,younger respondents were more likely to value interactive and social networking features,whereas downloading of credible information was most highly valued by older respondents. conclusions: significant deficiencies in the provision of accessible information on aod websites were identified,an important problem since information seeking was the most common reason for accessing these websites,and,therefore,may be a key avenue for engaging website users in behaviour change. the few differences between aod website users suggested that both types of websites may have similar features,although alcohol website users may more readily be engaged in screening,prevention and self-help programs,tracking change,and may value fact sheets more highly. while the sociodemographic differences require replication and clarification,these differences support the notion that the design and features of aod websites should target specific audiences to have maximal impact.
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کلیدواژه
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Alcohol; Drugs; Health; Internet; Online survey; Stress; Web-based interventions; Website interactivity; Website trustworthiness
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آدرس
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national etherapy centre,faculty of life and social sciences,swinburne university,po box 218,hawthorn melbourne,3122, Australia, centre for youth substance abuse research,faculty of health sciences,university of queensland,brisbane, Australia, institute of health and biomedical innovation,school of psychology and counselling,queensland university of technology,brisbane, Australia, national etherapy centre,faculty of life and social sciences,swinburne university,po box 218,hawthorn melbourne,3122, Australia, national drug and alcohol research centre,university of new south wales,sydney,australia,centre for brain and mental health research,faculty of health,university of newcastle,newcastle, Australia, blackdog institute,school of psychiatry,university of new south wales,sydney, Australia, school of advertising,marketing and public relations,faculty of business,queensland university of technology,brisbane, Australia, centre for youth substance abuse research,faculty of health sciences,university of queensland,brisbane, Australia, centre for brain and mental health research,faculty of health,university of newcastle,newcastle, Australia, institute of health and biomedical innovation,school of psychology and counselling,queensland university of technology,brisbane, Australia
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