Quality of web-based information on cannabis addiction
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This study evaluated the quality of Web-based information on cannabis use and addiction and investigated particular content quality indicators. Three keywords ("cannabis addiction," "cannabis dependence," and "cannabis abuse") were entered into two popular World Wide Web search engines. Websites were assessed with a standardized proforma designed to rate sites on the basis of accountability, presentation, interactivity, readability, and content quality. "Health on the Net" (HON) quality label, and DISCERN scale scores were used to verify their efficiency as quality indicators. Of the 94 Websites identified, 57 were included. Most were commercial sites. Based on outcome measures, the overall quality of the sites turned out to be poor. A global score (the sum of accountability, interactivity, content quality and esthetic criteria) appeared as a good content quality indicator. While cannabis education Websites for patients are widespread, their global quality is poor. There is a need for better evidence-based information about cannabis use and addiction on the Web.
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Evidence on the effectiveness of cannabis-related psychoeducation online platforms is limited because they have rarely been properly evaluated for content quality.
“several cannabis-related psychoeducation online platforms were launched recently, but the evidence on their effectiveness is limited, as they have rarely been properly evaluated with regard to the content quality (102).”
From Mobile intervention for individuals with psychosis, dual disorders, and their common comorbidities: A literature review (2019) · cites this paper as [102]
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- Authors
- Khazaal, Y., Chatton, A., Cochand, S., & Zullino, D.
- Affiliations
- University Hospital of Geneva (CH)
- Venue
- Journal of Drug Education
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2008-06
- Volume
- 38
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 97-107
- ISSN
- 0047-2379 (ISSN-L)
- 1541-4159
- OpenAlex
- W2070409077
- Cited by
- 22
- References
- 22
- Citations by year
- 2025: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2021: 4 · 2019: 1 · 2017: 1 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 1
- FWCI
- 4.51
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- Locations
- Journal of Drug Education (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Archive ouverte UNIGE (University of Geneva) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Social Sciences › Health › Social Media in Health Education
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Keywords
- cannabis use disorder, health information quality, online health information, website quality evaluation, DISCERN, accountability, readability, patient education websites, evidence-based health information
- MeSH terms
- Marijuana Abuse, Humans, Quality Indicators, Health Care, Internet
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