Observational Study
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World J Clin Pediatr. Mar 9, 2024; 13(1): 89139
Published online Mar 9, 2024. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v13.i1.89139
Table 2 Management of knowledge source, n (%)
Domain
Question
Always
Usually
Often
Sometimes
Never
CurrencyWhen was the information published or posted? 1216 (23.6)1360 (26.4)1611 (31.3)805 (15.6)156 (3.0)
Has the information been revised or updated?1181 (22.9)1423 (27.6)1549 (30.1)802 (15.6)193 (3.7)
AuthorityWho is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?1453 (28.2)1351 (26.2)1243 (24.1)876 (17.0)225 (4.4)
What are the author's qualifications to write on the topic?1399 (27.2)1357 (26.4)1219 (23.7)907 (17.6)266 (5.2)
Is there contact information such as a publisher or e-mail address?512 (9.9)763 (14.8)1300 (25.3)1786 (34.7)787 (15.3)
AccuracyIs the information supported by evidence?1625 (31.6)1562 (30.35)1264 (24.6)530 (10.3)167 (3.2)
PurposeWhat is the purpose of the information? To inform? Teach? Sell? Entertain? Persuade?1617 (31.4)1561 (30.3)1143 (22.2)621 (12.1)206 (4.0)
Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?1260 (24.5)1697 (33.0)1282 (24.9)677 (13.2)232 (4.5)
Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?1214 (23.6)1317 (25.6)1160 (22.5)987 (19.25)470 (9.1)