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Readability of web-based sources about induced abortion: a cross-sectional study
Susanne Georgsson1,2, Tommy Carlsson3,4
1The Swedish Red Cross University College, Huddinge, Sweden.
Most websites about induced abortions are difficult to read, often requiring a senior high school reading level. Improving the readability of online abortion information is crucial for informed decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Medical Information Accessibility
- Digital Health Literacy
- Reproductive Health Communication
Background:
- High-quality information is vital for informed decisions regarding abortion procedures.
- Limited understanding exists regarding the readability of online resources on induced abortion.
- Web-based information accessibility is a critical component of patient preparedness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the readability of web-based information concerning induced abortion.
- To identify challenges in accessing understandable online abortion resources.
- To evaluate the suitability of current online information for patient comprehension.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a Google search to identify English-language web pages on induced abortion.
- Included 185 web pages after screening and deduplication.
- Assessed readability using multiple standardized metrics (Flesch Kincaid, Gunning Fog, Coleman-Liau, SMOG, Flesch Reading Ease).
Main Results:
- The majority (65%) of web pages required a senior high school reading level or higher.
- Mean readability scores indicated difficult text (Grade Level 10.5-13.1, Flesch Reading Ease 45.3).
- Healthcare-affiliated pages were more readable than scientific sources; readability weakly correlated with search rank.
Conclusions:
- Web-based information on induced abortion generally presents significant readability challenges.
- There is a need for initiatives to enhance the clarity of online abortion information.
- Improving readability ensures patients can access understandable information for informed decision-making and procedural preparedness.
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