Internet Based Infertility Information in Bahasa Indonesia Quality Survey

• Main Authors: Andon Hestiantoro, Intan Kusumaningtyas
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Indonesian Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2018-01-01
• Series: Indonesian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Online Access: http://inajog.com/index.php/journal/article/view/754

Objective: To assess the quality of websites providing information on infertility and its management in Bahasa. Methods: Differences between website types and affiliates were assessed for the credibility, accuracy and ease of navigation using predefined criteria. We used Google search engine with the keyword "infertilitas" and we assessed 50 websites in Bahasa that relates with infertility. Results: The content credibility for most of the sites has adequate score with range of score 60 to 80 for 68% sites. Content accuracy for most of the sites have scores more than 60, with 24% or 12 sites with scores 60 to 80 and 44% or 22 sites have scores above 80. The ease of navigation for most of the sites, 47 sites or 94% has scores more than 60. Conclusion: The quality of internet based infertility information in Bahasa is adequate for category credibility, accuracy and ease of navigation. [Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2018; 6-1: 28-33] Keywords: bahasa, infertility, information, internet, quality