About HINTS

Since 2003, HINTS has collected nationally representative data related to health communication and information technology. On this page, you can learn more about HINTS, find answers to frequently asked questions, and receive the latest HINTS news.

About HINTS

Learn more about the HINTS program, who sponsors HINTS, and how HINTS data can be used in research and practice.

What Makes HINTS Unique

Find out how HINTS, the only nationally representative, federally funded survey with a focus on the communication environment and use of information technology, is used to study key topics related to health communication.

Announcements

Stay informed about the latest HINTS news, including the release of new datasets and other resources.
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FAQs

Find answers to questions about HINTS data collection procedures, using HINTS items in your own work, and analyzing HINTS data (including testing for mode effects and examining trends over time), among other topics.

Instrument Development and Validation

Find information about HINTS survey instrument development and validation, including details about cognitive testing of items that appear on HINTS surveys.

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approvals for the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS)

Access information on Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals for HINTS surveys.

Were You Selected to Participate in a HINTS Survey?

Learn more about the survey, how your privacy is protected, and why your participation is so important.

Contact Us

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