Table 3 Pattern of internet use for pregnancy-related information among study participants (N = 327)
Variable | n (%) |
|---|---|
Frequency of internet use during the current pregnancy | |
Everyday | 140 (42.9) |
3–4 times a week | 91 (27.9) |
1–2 times a month | 49 (15.0) |
Few times | 46 (14.1) |
Methods used to access pregnancy-related information | |
Website | 218 (67.3) |
Mobile application | 157 (48.3) |
Social media | 129 (39.7) |
Forum | 27 (8.3) |
Main purpose of searching the internet during pregnancy | |
To look for pregnancy-related information | 290 (89.2) |
To share the experience with others | 91 (28.0) |
To look for support | 27 (8.3) |
To talk anonymously on sensitive issues | 21 (6.5) |