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Do you think that drinking a lot of alcoholic beverages increases a person's chances of getting cancer a lot, a little, or not at all or do you have no opinion?
During the past 30 days, how many days per week did you have at least one drink of any alcoholic beverage?
During the past 30 days, on the days when you drank, about how many drinks did you drink on the average?
Which of the following health conditions do you think can result from drinking too much alcohol? Cancer.
Which of the following health conditions do you think can result from drinking too much alcohol? Heart Disease.
Which of the following health conditions do you think can result from drinking too much alcohol? Diabetes.
Which of the following health conditions do you think can result from drinking too much alcohol? High cholesterol.
Which of the following health conditions do you think can result from drinking too much alcohol? Liver disease.
Which of the following health conditions do you think can result from drinking too much alcohol? Being overweight or obese.
How much do you agree or disagree that alcohol increases your risk of cancer?
How much do you agree or disagree that drinking alcohol in moderation reduces your risk of heart disease?
Average Number of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week (Composite of DrinkDaysPerWeek and DrinksPerDay)
In the past 12 months, how much have you heard about the negative health consequences of drinking alcohol from a doctor or other health care professional?
For males: During the past 30 days, how many times did you have 5 or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion? For females: During the past 30 days, how many times did you have 4 or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion?
In your opinion, how much does drinking beer affect the risk of getting cancer?
In your opinion, how much does drinking wine affect the risk of getting cancer?
In your opinion, how much does drinking liquor affect the risk of getting cancer?
In your opinion, how much does drinking beer affect the risk of getting heart disease?
In your opinion, how much does drinking wine affect the risk of getting heart disease?
In your opinion, how much does drinking liquor affect the risk of getting heart disease?
To reduce the problems associated with excessive alcohol use, to what extent would you support or oppose banning outdoor advertising of alcohol such as on billboards and bus stops?
To reduce the problems associated with excessive alcohol use, to what extent would you support or oppose requiring specific health warnings on alcohol containers?
To reduce the problems associated with excessive alcohol use, to what extent would you support or oppose requiring alcohol containers to show the recommended drinking guidelines for keeping health risks low?
In the next 12 months, I am likely to drink less, drink about as much, or drink more alcohol as I do now OR I do not drink alcohol now and do not plan on drinking alcohol in the future.
Have you ever heard or read that alcohol increases the risk of cancer?
In the past 12 months, have you heard about the negative health consequences of drinking alcohol from doctors or other health care professionals?
Which of the following health consequences of alcohol did the doctor or other health care professional discuss?
Compared to drinking no alcohol, do you think that having 1-2 alcoholic drinks per day…
A mammogram is an x-ray of each breast to look for breast cancer. Have you ever had a mammogram?
When did you have your most recent mammogram to check for breast cancer?
How likely do you think it is that you will develop breast cancer in the future?
Have you thought about getting a mammogram?
Would you say that you plan to get one, you don't plan to get one, or you're undecided?
When do you expect to have your next mammogram?
At what age are women supposed to start having mammograms?
In general, once women start having mammograms, about how often should they have them?
Compared to the average woman your age, would you say that you are...
How often do you worry about getting breast cancer?
A mammogram is an x-ray of each breast to look for breast cancer. During the past 12 months, did a doctor, nurse, or other health professional advise you to get a mammogram?
How long before your most recent mammogram was the last one?
Is there any particular reason why you haven't had a mammogram?
A mammogram is an x-ray of each breast to look for cancer. Has a doctor ever told you that you could choose whether or not to have a mammogram?
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: In women, breast cancer is more common than lung cancer.
Have you ever looked for information about cancer from any source?
Not including your doctor or other health care provider, has someone else ever looked for information about cancer for you?
Who was that? [that looked for information about cancer for you]
The most recent time you looked for cancer information, where did you go first?
Based on the results of your most recent search for information about cancer, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? It took a lot of effort to get the information you needed.
Have you ever visited an Internet web site to learn specifically about cancer?
How useful was the cancer-related information you got from the Internet?
Overall, how confident are you that you could get advice or information about cancer if you needed it?
Imagine that you had a strong need to get information about cancer. Where would you go first?
Would you like to get information about cancer by email or the internet?
Is there an internet site you especially like?
Please tell me whether you might like to get information about cancer by watching a video cassette?
...by listening to an audio cassette?
...by reading materials created for you based on your personal lifestyle and family history?
...by using an interactive computer CD-ROM that lets you select information you want?
...by receiving a telephone call from a health care professional who could talk with you and answer your questions?
...by meeting in person with a health care professional?
...by reading a book, magazine, or other publication?
Is there any other way you'd like to get information about cancer? (SPECIFY)
How much would you trust the information about cancer from a doctor or other health professional?
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer from family or friends?
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer from each of the following? Newspapers:
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer from each of the following? Magazines:
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer on the radio?
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer on the Internet?
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer on television?
Based on the results of your overall search for information on cancer, tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following statements. You wanted more information, but did not know where to find it.
...You did not have the time to get all the information you needed.
...You were satisfied with the information you found.
Within the past 12 months, have you seen, heard, or read anything about nutrition and cancer?
Within the past 12 months, have you seen, heard, or read anything about exercise or physical activity and cancer?
Within the past 12 months, how much have you heard about nutrition and cancer on television?
Within the past 12 months, how much have you heard about physical activity or exercise and cancer on television?
Within the past 12 months, how much have you heard about nutrition and cancer in newspapers?
Within the past 12 months, how much have you heard about physical activity or exercise and cancer in newspapers?
Within the past 12 months, how much have you heard about nutrition and cancer in magazines?
Within the past 12 months, how much have you heard about physical activity or exercise and cancer in magazines?
Within the past 12 months, how much have you heard about nutrition and cancer on the Internet?
Within the past 12 months, how much have you heard about physical activity or exercise and cancer on the Internet?
Within the past 12 months, how much have you heard about nutrition and cancer from a doctor or other health care professional?
Within the past 12 months, how much have you heard about physical activity or exercise and cancer from a doctor or other health care professional?
...had you ever heard of the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service?
...had you ever heard of the 1-800-4-Cancer information number?
...had you ever heard of the 1-800-ACS-2345 cancer information number?
...had you ever heard of Cancer Control of America?
Have you ever contacted it for information?
Is there a particular reason that you didn't contact it?
...had you ever heard of the American Cancer Society?
Did you look for information by yourself, by proxy, both or neither?
Time since last sought cancer information
How many days since you looked for cancer info?
What type of cancer information did you seek?
Were you looking for information on a specific cancer?
Were your looking for information on cancer organizations?
Were you looking for information on causes of cancer or risk factors for cancer?
Were you looking for information on coping with cancer?
Were you looking for information on paying for medical care or insurance?
Were you looking for information on where to get medical care?
Were you looking for other information relate to cancer?
Based on the results of your most recent search for information about cancer, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? You felt frustrated during your search for the information.
Based on the results of your most recent search for information about cancer, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? You were concerned about the quality of the information.
Based on the results of your most recent search for information about cancer, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The information you found was hard to understand.
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer from a doctor or other healthcare professional?
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer in newspapers or magazines?
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer from government health agencies?
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer from charitable organizations?
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer from religious organizations and leaders?
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer from each of the following? Online Newspapers:
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer from each of the following? Print Newspapers:
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer from each of the following? In special health or medical magazines or newspapers:
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer from each of the following? Local Television:
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer from each of the following? National or cable television news programs:
Do family members and friends ask you for information or advice on health topics?
How much attention do you pay to information about cancer from each of the following sources? In online newspapers
How much attention do you pay to information about cancer from each of the following sources? In print newspapers
How much attention do you pay to information about cancer from each of the following sources? In special health or medical magazines or newsletters
How much attention do you pay to information about cancer from each of the following sources? On the Internet
How much attention do you pay to information about cancer from each of the following sources? On the radio
How much attention do you pay to information about cancer from each of the following sources? On local television news programs
How much attention do you pay to information about cancer from each of the following sources? On national or cable television news programs
Has a doctor ever told you there are different tests, such as colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or blood stool tests to detect colorectal cancer?
In general, how much would you trust information about cancer from scientists?
How likely do you think it is that you will develop colon cancer in the future?
Compared to the average person your age, would you say that you are more likely to get colon cancer, less likely, or about as likely?
Compared to the average person your age, would you say that you are more likely to get lung cancer, less likely, or about as likely?
Compared to the average person your age, would you say that you are more likely to get skin cancer, less likely, or about as likely?
How often do you worry about getting colon cancer?
How often do you worry about getting lung cancer?
How often do you worry about getting skin cancer?
What are some things that people can do to reduce their chances of getting colon cancer?
What are some things that people can do to reduce their chances of getting lung cancer?
What are some things that people can do to reduce their chances of getting skin cancer?
Would you say you agree or disagree with the following statements? There's not much you can do to lower your chances of getting colon cancer.
... There's not much you can do to lower your chances of getting lung cancer.
... There's not much you can do to lower your chances of getting skin cancer.
... There are so many different recommendations about preventing colon cancer that it's hard to know which ones to follow.
... There are so many different recommendations about preventing lung cancer that it's hard to know which ones to follow.
... There are so many different recommendations about preventing skin cancer that it's hard to know which ones to follow.
... Colon cancer develops over a period of several years.
... Lung cancer develops over a period of several years.
... Skin cancer develops over a period of several years.
... There are ways to slow down or disrupt the development of colon cancer.
... There are ways to slow down or disrupt the development of lung cancer.
... There are ways to slow down or disrupt the development of skin cancer.
... Colon cancer is most often caused by a person's behavior or lifestyle.
... Lung cancer is most often caused by a person's behavior or lifestyle.
... Skin cancer is most often caused by a person's behavior or lifestyle.
... It seems like almost everything causes colon cancer.
... It seems like almost everything causes lung cancer.
... It seems like almost everything causes skin cancer.
... You are reluctant to get checked for colon cancer because you fear you may have it.
... You are reluctant to get checked for lung cancer because you fear you may have it.
... People with lung cancer would have pain or other symptoms prior to being diagnosed.
... People with colon cancer would have pain or other symptoms prior to being diagnosed.
What are the common symptoms of colon cancer?
What are the common symptoms of lung cancer?
What are the common symptoms of skin cancer?
Overall, how many people who develop colon cancer do you think survive at least 5 years?
Overall, how many people who develop skin cancer do you think survive at least 5 years?
Compared to the average {man/woman} your age, would you say that you are more likely to get colon cancer, less likely, or about as likely?
Is there anything about your behavior or your lifestyle that you would like to change to reduce your chances of getting cancer? Anything else?
What specific changes should you make in your eating habits to reduce your chances of getting cancer?
You said you should get tested for cancer. What kinds of tests do you have in mind?
Do you think that smoking increases a person's chances of getting cancer a lot, a little, or not at all or do you have no opinion?
Do you think that eating a high fat diet increases a person's chances of getting cancer a lot, a little, or not at all or do you have no opinion?
Do you think that exposure to the sun increases a person's chances of getting cancer a lot, a little, or not at all or do you have no opinion?
Do you think that pesticides or food additives increase a person's chances of getting cancer a lot, a little, or not at all or do you have no opinion?
Do you think that not eating much fiber increases a person's chances of getting cancer a lot, a little, or not at all or do you have no opinion?
Do you think that not eating many fruits and vegetables increases a person's chances of getting cancer a lot, a little, or not at all or do you have no opinion?
Do you think that stress increases a person's chances of getting cancer a lot, a little, or not at all or do you have no opinion?
Do you think that drinking a lot of alcoholic beverages increases a person's chances of getting cancer a lot, a little, or not at all or do you have no opinion?
Do you think that being hit in the breast increases a person's chances of getting cancer a lot, a little, or not at all or do you have no opinion?
Do you think that having many sexual partners increases a person's chances of getting cancer a lot, a little, or not at all or do you have no opinion?
Do you think that having a family history of cancer increases a person's chances of getting cancer a lot, a little, or not at all or do you have no opinion?
Do you think that being a particular race or ethnicity increases a person's chances of getting cancer a lot, a little, or not at all or do you have no opinion?
Do you think that not getting much exercise increases a person's chances of getting cancer a lot, a little, or not at all or do you have no opinion?
Do you think that pollution increases a person's chances of getting cancer a lot, a little, or not at all or do you have no opinion?
Do you think that radon increases a person's chances of getting cancer a lot, a little, or not at all or do you have no opinion?
Would you say you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, strongly disagree with the following statements or do you have no opinion: It seems like everything causes cancer.
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? There’s not much you can do to lower your chances of getting cancer.
Would you say you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, strongly disagree with the following statements or do you have no opinion: There are so many recommendations about preventing cancer, it''s hard to know which ones to follow.
Which type of cancer do you think will cause the most deaths in {women/men} this year in the U.S.?
What specific changes should people make in their eating habits to reduce their chances of getting cancer?
You said people should get tested for cancer. What kinds of tests do you have in mind?
How likely do you think it is that you will develop cancer in the future?
Would you say you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, strongly disagree with the following statements or do you have no opinion: When I think about cancer, I automatically think about death.
How much do you agree or disagree that Cancer is most often caused by a person's behavior or lifestyle?
...Getting checked regularly for cancer helps find cancer when it's easy to treat.
...People can tell they might have cancer before being diagnosed.
...Cancer is an illness that when detected early can typically be cured.
...Overall, how many people who develop cancer do you think survive at least 5 years?
When you hear the word cancer, what type of cancer comes to mind first?
Do you think you can get HPV through sexual contact?
Do you think that HPV infection is rare?
Do you think HPV can go away on its own, without treatment?
Do you think HPV can cause abnormal Pap smears?
Do you think that HPV can affect a woman's ability to get pregnant?
... You are reluctant to get checked for skin cancer because you fear you may have it.
... Getting checked regularly for skin cancer increases the chances of finding cancer when it's easy to treat.
At what age are people supposed to start doing home stool blood tests?
In general, once people start doing home blood stool tests, about how often should they do them?
At what age are people supposed to start having sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy exams?
In general, once people start having sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy exams, about how often should they have them?
Would you say you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, strongly disagree, or do you have no opinion with the following statements: Arranging to get checked for colon cancer would be easy for you.
...Getting checked for colon cancer is too expensive.
Do you believe these tests are about equally effective in finding colon cancer, or are some more effective than others?
Which test (or tests) do you believe is more effective in finding colon cancer?
As far as you know, does physical activity or exercise increase the chances of getting some types of cancer, decrease the chances of getting some types of cancer, or does it not make much difference?
Overall, how many people who develop lung cancer do you think survive at least 5 years?
How likely do you think it is that the average {male/female} cigarette smoker will develop lung cancer in the future?
Overall, how many people who develop lung cancer do you think are cured?
Would you say the average smoker has about the same lung cancer risk as a non-smoker, a little higher lung cancer risk than a non-smoker, twice the non-smoker's risk, 5 times the non-smoker's risk or 10 or more times the non-smoker's risk?
Would you say you have about the same lung cancer risk as a non-smoker, a little higher lung cancer risk than a non-smoker, twice the non-smoker's risk, 5 times the non-smoker's risk, or 10 or more times the non-smoker's risk?
...There's no risk of getting cancer if someone only smokes a few years.
...Whether a person gets lung cancer depends more on genes than anything else.
Compared to the average person your age, would you say that for colon/lung/skin cancer you are:
There¿s not much you can do to lower your chances of getting colon/lung/skin cancer.
There are ways to slow down or disrupt the development of colon/lung/skin cancer.
Colon/Lung/Skin cancer is most often caused by a person¿s behavior or lifestyle.
It seems like almost everything causes colon/lung/skin cancer.
You are reluctant to get checked for colon/lung/skin cancer because you fear you may have it.
Getting checked regularly for colon/lung/skin cancer increases the chances of finding cancer when it¿s easy to treat.
How likely do you think it is that you will develop skin cancer in the future?
... People with skin cancer would have pain or other symptoms prior to being diagnosed.
... Getting checked regularly for colon cancer increases the chances of finding cancer when it's easy to treat.
Can you think of any thing people can do to reduce their chances of getting cancer?
You are afraid of finding colon cancer if you were checked.
What [lung] tests have you heard of?
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? In adults, cancer is more common than heart disease?
As far as you know, who has a greater chance of getting cancer - a person with a 1 in 1,000 chance of getting cancer, or a person with a 1 in 100 chance?
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statement: In women, breast cancer is more common than lung cancer.
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Some cancers are slow growing and need no treatment.
Which of the following is closest to your opinion about how cancers can be cured?
Which of the following is closest to your opinion about people's ability to avoid cancers through what they eat or drink?
Which of the following is closest to your opinion about how dietary supplements affect people's ability to avoid cancer?
Which of the following is closest to your opinion about treating cancer with dietary supplements instead of drugs or surgery?
How much do you think that being overweight or obese can influence whether or not a person will develop cancer?
Have you ever heard of the Hepatitis C virus (also known as Hep C or HCV)?
Do you think unexplained bleeding could be a sign of cancer?
Do you think a change in bowel or bladder habits could be a sign of cancer?
Do you think unexplained weight loss could be a sign of cancer?
How much do you think that eating enough fiber can influence whether or not a person will develop cancer?
How much do you think that eating too much processed meat can influence whether or not a person will develop cancer?
How much do you think that eating fruits and vegetables can influence whether or not a person will develop cancer?
Before completing this survey, had you ever heard of approaches like precision medicine?
Would you say you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, strongly disagree with the following statements or do you have no opinion: If I found out from a genetic test that I was at high risk of cancer, I would change my behaviors such as diet, exercise and getting routine medical tests
How much do you think that gaining weight in adult life can influence whether or not a person will develop cancer?
How much do you think that eating too much red meat can influence whether or not a person will develop cancer?
ISEE_Scale: Information Seeking Experience scale
How interested are you in having a cancer screening test in the next year?
In the last 12 months, how much did worry about COVID-19 cause you to delay or avoid having a cancer screening test?
How much do you think that drinking soda or other sugar-sweetened drinks could increase a person’s chance of developing cancer?
How much do you think that drinking alcohol could increase a person’s chance of developing cancer?
How much do you think that eating too much processed meat (for example: bacon, lunch meats, hot dogs) could increase a person''s chance of developing cancer?
How much do you think that eating too much red meat (for example: beef, pork, ham) could increase a person''s chance of developing cancer?
How much do you think that eating too much fast foods and processed foods high in fat, starches or sugars (for example: pre-prepared dishes, snacks, bakery foods, desserts) could increase a person''s chance of developing cancer?
How much do you think that not eating enough fruits and vegetables could increase a person''s chance of developing cancer?
How much do you think that not getting enough sleep could increase a person''s chance of developing cancer?
How much progress has been made in preventing cancer?
How much progress has been made in curing cancer?
Are you currently caring for or making health care decisions for someone with a medical, behavioral, disability, or other condition?
Please think about the individual for whom you are currently providing the most care. Please check all conditions for which you have provided care for this person.
Thinking of all of the kinds of help you provide for this person or persons, about how many hours do you spend in an average week providing care?
Do you provide any of this care professionally as part of a job (for example, as a nurse or professional home health aide)?
Think about the individual for whom you are currently providing the most care. About how many hours per week do you spend in an average week providing care?
Think about the individual for whom you are currently providing the most care. About how long have you been providing care for this person?
Think about the individual for whom you are currently providing the most care. Where does your care recipient live currently?
Think about the individual for whom you are currently providing the most care. Do you help your care recipient with any of the following activities?
Think about the individual for whom you are currently providing the most care. How many times did you access your care recipient’s online medical record in the last 12 months?
As a caregiver, have you ever needed and/or received training on how to perform medical/nursing tasks (for example, giving medicine, changing bandages, managing side effects or symptoms)?
As a caregiver, have you ever needed and/or received help in getting access to services such as nurses, home care aides, Meals on Wheels or other community services?
As a caregiver, have you ever needed and/or received short-term or long-term breaks for caregivers (respite care)?
As a caregiver, have you ever needed and/or received support groups for caregivers?
As a caregiver, have you ever needed and/or received Individual counseling to help cope with giving care?
If you had to learn how to do a medical/nursing task to assist someone, how would you prefer to learn?
Think about the individual for whom you are currently providing the most care. Do you help your care recipient with any of the following medical activities?
Have you ever had a Pap smear or Pap test?
What was the main reason that you had this Pap test?
Have you had a hysterectomy?
When do you expect to have your next Pap test?
How often do you think a woman your age should have a Pap smear?
Most medical organizations now recommend a Pap smear every three years for healthy adult women. Have you heard about this change in guidelines?
Would you agree to have Pap smears every three years if your health care provider recommended it?
Have you ever been treated for genital warts?
Have you ever heard of HPV? HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus. It is not HIV, HSV, or herpes.
Have you ever been told by a health care provider that you had a human papillomavirus or HPV infection?
Do you think HPV can cause cervical cancer?
Do you think that HPV infection is rare?
Do you think HPV can go away on its own, without treatment?
Do you think HPV can cause abnormal Pap smears?
Do you think that HPV can affect a woman's ability to get pregnant?
A vaccine to prevent HPV infection is available and is called the cervical cancer vaccine or HPV shot. Before today, have you ever heard of the cervical cancer vaccine or HPV shot?
Where have you heard about HPV?
Has a health care provider such as a doctor or nurse ever talked to you about a HPV test?
Do you think women who get the cervical cancer vaccine or HPV shot should continue to get screened for cervical cancer with the Pap test?
A vaccine to prevent the human papillomavirus or HPV infection is recommended for girls ages 11-12 and is called the cervical cancer vaccine, HPV shot, or GARDASIL. If you had a daughter that age, would you have her get it?
What is the main reason you would not have her get it?
When was your last pap screen?
You said your most recent Pap smear was {INSERT TIME FRAME FROM CV-2}. How long before that Pap smear was the previous one?
When do you expect to have your next Pap test?
Has a doctor ever told you that you could choose whether or not to have the Pap test?
A vaccine to prevent HPV infection is available and is called the HPV shot, cervical cancer vaccine, GARDASIL®, or Cervarix®. Has a doctor or other health care professional ever talked with you about the HPV shot or vaccine?
If your doctor told you that getting a Pap test less often than you do now would give you the same health benefits, would you
In the last 12 months, has a doctor or health care professional recommended that you or someone in your immediate family get an HPV shot or vaccine?
In your opinion, how successful is the Pap test at detecting cervical cancer in its earliest stages?
In your opinion, how successful is the HPV vaccine at preventing cervical cancer?
Do you think HPV can cause penile cancer?
Do you think HPV can cause anal cancer?
Do you think HPV can cause oral cancer?
Do you think HPV requires medical treatment or will it usually go away on its own without treatment?
In the last 12 months, has a doctor or health care professional ever talked with you or an immediate family member about the HPV shot or vaccine?
Have you ever participated in a clinical trial for treatment of your cancer?
Has a doctor or other member of your medical team discussed clinical trials as a treatment option for your cancer?
How would you describe your level of knowledge about clinical trials?
Imagine that you had a health issue and you were invited to participate in a clinical trial for that issue. How much would helping other people by participating influence your decision to participate in the clinical trial?
Imagine that you had a health issue and you were invited to participate in a clinical trial for that issue. How much would getting paid to participate influence your decision to participate in the clinical trial?
Imagine that you had a health issue and you were invited to participate in a clinical trial for that issue. How much would getting support to participate such as transportation, childcare, or paid time off from work influence your decision to participate in the clinical trial?
Imagine that you had a health issue and you were invited to participate in a clinical trial for that issue. How much would your doctor enouraging you to participate influence your decision to participate in the clinical trial?
Imagine that you had a health issue and you were invited to participate in a clinical trial for that issue. How much would your family and friends enouraging you to participate influence your decision to participate in the clinical trial?
Imagine that you had a health issue and you were invited to participate in a clinical trial for that issue. How much would wanting to get better influence your decision to participate in the clinical trial?
Imagine that you had a health issue and you were invited to participate in a clinical trial for that issue. How much would getting a chance to try a new kind of care influence your decision to participate in the clinical trial?
Imagine that you had a health issue and you were invited to participate in a clinical trial for that issue. How much would the standard care not being covered by your insurance influence your decision to participate in the clinical trial?
Imagine you had a need to get information about clinical trials. Which of the following would you go to first to get information about clinical trials?
Imagine you had a need to get information about clinical trials. Which of the following would you most trust as a source of information about clinical trials?
Have you ever heard of the website clinicaltrials.gov?
Have you ever been invited to participate in a clinical trial?
Did you participate in the clinical trial?
How likely do you think it is that you will develop colon cancer in the future?
Compared to the average person your age, would you say that you are more likely to get colon cancer, less likely, or about as likely?
How often do you worry about getting colon cancer?
What are some things that people can do to reduce their chances of getting colon cancer?
Would you say you agree or disagree with the following statements? There's not much you can do to lower your chances of getting colon cancer.
... There are so many different recommendations about preventing colon cancer that it's hard to know which ones to follow.
... Colon cancer develops over a period of several years.
... There are ways to slow down or disrupt the development of colon cancer.
... Colon cancer is most often caused by a person's behavior or lifestyle.
... It seems like almost everything causes colon cancer.
... You are reluctant to get checked for colon cancer because you fear you may have it.
... People with colon cancer would have pain or other symptoms prior to being diagnosed.
What are the common symptoms of colon cancer?
Overall, how many people who develop colon cancer do you think survive at least 5 years?
Compared to the average {man/woman} your age, would you say that you are more likely to get colon cancer, less likely, or about as likely?
Can you think of any tests that detect colon cancer? Anything else?
Has a doctor, nurse or other health professional ever advised you to get a test to check for colon cancer?
Have you ever done a stool blood test using a home kit?
When did you do your most recent stool blood test using a home kit to check for colon cancer?
A sigmoidoscopy and a colonoscopy are both tests that examine the bowel by inserting a tube in the rectum. Have you ever had either a colonoscopy or a sigmoidoscopy?
When did you have your most recent sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy to check for colon cancer?
Is there any particular reason why you haven't done a home stool blood test yet?
Have you thought about doing {a/another} home stool blood test?
Would you say that you plan to do one, you don't plan to do one, or you're undecided?
When do you expect to do your next home stool blood test?
At what age are people supposed to start doing home stool blood tests?
In general, once people start doing home blood stool tests, about how often should they do them?
Have you ever heard of a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy?
Have you ever had a sigmoidoscopy?
Have you ever had a colonoscopy?
Did a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever advise you to get a sigmoidoscopy?
Did a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever advise you to get a colonoscopy?
How long before your most recent {sigmoidoscopy/colonoscopy} was your last one?
Is there any particular reason why you haven't gotten a {sigmoidoscopy/(or) colonoscopy} yet?
Have you thought about getting {a/another} {sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy?}
Would you say that you plan to get one, you don't plan to get one, or you're undecided?
When do you expect to have {your next/a} {sigmoidoscopy/colonoscopy}?
At what age are people supposed to start having sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy exams?
In general, once people start having sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy exams, about how often should they have them?
Would you say you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, strongly disagree, or do you have no opinion with the following statements: Arranging to get checked for colon cancer would be easy for you.
...Getting checked for colon cancer is too expensive.
When would you say the risk of colon cancer is the highest, when you're under 40 years old, between 40 and 60 years old, or over 60 years old?
Have you ever heard of a fecal occult or stool blood test?
During the past 12 months, did a doctor, nurse, or other health professional advise you to do a stool blood test using a home test kit?
How long before your most recent stool test was your last one?
Think about the last time a doctor, nurse or other health professional told you that you should get a test to check for colon cancer. When did that discussion take place?
Think about the last time a doctor, nurse or other health professional told you that you should get a test to check for colon cancer. Was it within the last five years?
Who talked to you about getting a test to check for colon cancer?
Who talked to you about getting a test to check for colon cancer?
Who talked to you about getting a test to check for colon cancer?
The last time you were told you should be tested for colon cancer, which of the following tests did the {doctor, nurse, or other health professional} describe?
Did the {doctor, nurse, or other health professional} describe any other test?
What test did the {doctor, nurse, or other health professional} describe?
The last time you were told you should be tested for colon cancer, did the {doctor, nurse, or other health professional} recommend to you any particular test?
Which test to check for colon cancer did the {doctor, nurse, or other health professional} recommend to you?
What was the main reason you did your most recent stool blood test using a home kit?
When did you have your most recent colonoscopy to check for colon cancer?
What was the main reason you had your most recent colonoscopy?
When did you have your most recent sigmoidoscopy to check for colon cancer?
What was the main reason you had your most recent sigmoidoscopy?
Do you believe these tests are about equally effective in finding colon cancer, or are some more effective than others?
Which test (or tests) do you believe is more effective in finding colon cancer?
When was your last Endoscopy?
When was your last Home Stool Blood Test?
... Getting checked regularly for colon cancer increases the chances of finding cancer when it's easy to treat.
Did the {doctor, nurse, or other health professional} describe colonoscopy?
Did the {the doctor, nurse, or other health professional} describe sigmoidoscopy?
You are afraid of finding colon cancer if you were checked.
Has a doctor ever told you that you could choose whether or not to have a test for colon cancer?
Have you ever had a test to check for colon cancer?
Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you there are a few different tests to detect colorectal cancer?
What is your marital status?
Are you Hispanic or Latino?
Were you born in the United States?
In what year did you come to live in the United States?
How comfortable do you feel speaking English?
Do you currently rent or own your home?
Including yourself, how many people live in your household?
How many people in your household are related to you by blood, marriage, or adoption?
At the end of the month, how much money are you able to put aside?
Are any of the children in your household female?
Did anyone help you complete this survey?
Is there at least one telephone inside your home that is currently working and is not a cell phone?
Does anyone in your family have a working cellular phone?
How many children under the age of 18 live in your household?
About how tall are you without shoes?
Do you or anyone in your household have cable or satellite TV?
Do you have any kind of health care coverage, including health insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare?
Are there any children in your household under the age 18?
What is your combined annual income, meaning the total pre-tax income from all sources earned in the past year?
What is the highest grade or level of schooling you completed?
How many of these family members are under the age of 18?
Have you ever served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, military Reserves or National Guard? Active duty does not include training in the Reserves or National Guard, but DOES include activation, for example, for the Persian Gulf War.
In the past 12 months, have you received some or all of your health care from a VA hospital or clinic?
Including yourself, is anyone in your immediate family between the ages of 9 and 27 years old?
How well do you speak English?
Are you deaf or do you have serious difficulty hearing?
Are you blind or do you have serious difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses?
Because of a physical, mental or emotional condition, do you have serious difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions?
Do you have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs?
Do you have difficulty dressing or bathing?
Because of a physical, mental or emotional condition, do you have difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor’s office or shopping?
What is your current occupational status?
Do you think of yourself as…Sexual Orientation
Do you live in the same household with someone who uses tobacco products?
How many people in your household use tobacco products?
Which one of these comes closest to your own feelings about your household’s income?
In the past 30 days, did you usually work 35 hours or more per week in total at all jobs or businesses?
Which of the following best describe your current occupational status (one option selected)?
Which of the following best describe your current occupational status?
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? I have a strong sense of belonging to my own ethnic group.
In the past 12 months, how often were the following things true? Someone in your household cut the size of meals or skipped meals because there wasn''t enough money for food.
In the past 12 months, how often were the following things true? Someone in your household was not able to afford to eat balanced meals.
In the past 12 months, how often were the following things true? Someone in your household was worried about being forced to move (for example, because of eviction or foreclosure).
In the past 12 months, how often were the following things true? Lack of reliable transportation kept someone in your household from medical appointments, work, or from getting things needed for daily living.
How comfortable would you be with your health care providers sharing your information about issues with affording or accessing healthy food with each other for your treatment purposes?
How comfortable would you be with your health care providers sharing your information about issues with transportation that make it difficult getting to work or medical appointments with each other for your treatment purposes?
How comfortable would you be with your health care providers sharing your information about issues with housing (for example, concerns about eviction, making mortgage payments, lead paint, or asbestos) with each other for your treatment purposes?
How much do you worry that each of the following will harm your health? Outdoor air pollution.
How much do you worry that each of the following will harm your health? Indoor air pollution.
How much do you worry that each of the following will harm your health? Man-made chemicals in the water.
How much do you worry that each of the following will harm your health? Pesticides and other chemicals on food.
How much do you worry that each of the following will harm your health? Radiation from cell phones.
How much do you worry that each of the following will harm your health? Radiation from medical imaging tests such as x-rays, mammography, radioactive dyes, etc.
How much do you worry that each of the following will harm your health? Chemicals in household items such as plastic containers, furniture, paint, etc.
How much do you worry that each of the following will harm your health? Chemicals in personal care products such as make-up, fragrances, hair products, etc.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Information about foods is easy to understand
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Information about foods helps me make the right food choices
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: I can easily find information about the foods I eat
Do you buy any over-the-counter drugs (you don’t need a doctor’s prescription) for yourself or someone else?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Information about the benefits of over-the-counter drugs is easy to understand
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Information about the benefits of over-the-counter drugs helps me decide whether to buy a drug
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: I can easily find information about the benefits of the over-the-counter drugs I may buy
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Information about the risks of over the-counter drugs is easy to understand
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Information about the risks of over the-counter drugs helps me decide whether to buy a drug
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: I can easily find information about the risks of the over-the-counter drugs I may buy
When you first buy over-the-counter drugs, how often do you read the directions and warnings label?
“The directions and warnings label on over-the-counter drugs is easy to understand.” Do you…
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Ads for over-the-counter drugs tell me enough about the benefits of using the drugs
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Ads for over-the-counter drugs tell me enough about their negative side-effects
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Over-the-counter drugs are safer than prescription drugs
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Over-the-counter drugs are less effective than prescription drugs
Do you buy any prescription drugs for yourself or anyone else?
When you first buy drugs that a doctor prescribes, how often do you read the directions and warnings that come with the drug?
What would you do if a prescription drug you purchased for yourself or someone else was recalled? Would you: Stop taking it at once
What would you do if a prescription drug you purchased for yourself or someone else was recalled? Would you: Keep using the drug
What would you do if a prescription drug you purchased for yourself or someone else was recalled? Would you: Pay no attention to the recall
What would you do if a prescription drug you purchased for yourself or someone else was recalled? Would you: Be on guard
What would you do if a prescription drug you purchased for yourself or someone else was recalled? Would you: Go on the manufacturer’s website
What would you do if a prescription drug you purchased for yourself or someone else was recalled? Would you: Contact the manufacturer
What would you do if a prescription drug you purchased for yourself or someone else was recalled? Would you: Contact the doctor/nurse/other medical professional
What would you do if a prescription drug you purchased for yourself or someone else was recalled? Would you: Talk to the pharmacist
What would you do if a prescription drug you purchased for yourself or someone else was recalled? Would you: Unsure
Would you do anything else if a prescription drug you purchased for yourself or someone else was recalled?
“The directions and warnings that come with prescription drugs are easy to understand.” Do you…
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Ads for prescription drugs tell me enough about the benefits of using the drugs
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Ads for prescription drugs tell me enough about their negative side-effects
At any time in the last 12 months, have you purchased any common household medical product for yourself or for someone else in your household, such as bandages (e.g., Band-Aids®), a thermometer, an electronic toothbrush or a pregnancy test kit?
At any time in the last 12 months have you purchased a medical product for yourself or for someone else in your household to help care for a chronic condition, such as a walker, blood glucose kit, hearing aid, blood pressure cuff, contact lenses or prescription eye glasses?
At any time in the last 12 months have you purchased any other type of medical product for yourself or for someone else in your household, such as a powered wheelchair, motorized scooter, or hospital bed?
When you first buy a medical product, how frequently do you read the directions and warnings that come with it?
“Directions and warnings that come with medical products are easy to understand.” Do you…
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Ads for common medical products tell me enough about the benefits of using these products
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Ads for common medical products tell me enough about the risks of using these products
What would you do if a medical product you or someone you loved depended on was recalled? Would you... Have it removed/Stop using it
What would you do if any medical product that you or someone you love depended on was recalled? Would you.... Contact the doctor
What would you do if any medical product that you or someone you love depended on was recalled? Would you.... Go on the manufacturer’s website/ Contact the manufacturer
What would you do if any medical product that you or someone you love depended on was recalled? Would you.... Have it replaced/Find a substitute
What would you do if any medical product that you or someone you love depended on was recalled? Would you.... Keep using it/Keep it
What would you do if any medical product that you or someone you love depended on was recalled? Would you.... Make no change
What would you do if any medical product that you or someone you love depended on was recalled? Would you.... Unsure/Don’t know
Would you do anything else if a medical product that you or someone you love depended on was recalled?
Did you ever visit the Food and Drug Administration’s website (www.FDA.gov)?
Why haven’t you visited the FDA website? Mark all that apply.
Is there any other reason you have not visited the FDA website?
On your most recent visit, did you find the information you were looking for on your most recent visit to the FDA website...?
How easy or hard was it to find the information you were looking for On your most recent visit to the FDA website.?
Why haven't you visited the FDA website? I didn't know about the FDA site
Why haven't you visited the FDA website? I don't trust the FDA
Why haven't you visited the FDA website? I don't trust government websites
Why haven't you visited the FDA website? It's too hard to find information on the FDA website
Why haven't you visited the FDA website? I don’t own a computer (no internet access)
Why haven't you visited the FDA website? I don’t have a reason to visit the site
Why haven't you visited the FDA website? I prefer other sites
Please indicate whether or not you have taken one or more multi-vitamins or multi-mineral supplements in the past 12 months.
Please indicate whether or not you have taken specialized or single-ingredient vitamins or minerals in the past 12 months.
Please indicate whether or not you have taken herbs, botanicals, or other supplements in the past 12 months.
In the past 12 months, have you experienced any health problem that you thought might be related to any dietary supplements you took?
The last time you had any health problem that you thought might be related to any dietary supplements, what were the major symptoms of the problem?
What dietary supplement(s) did you think was(were) related to your problem?
Did you report your dietary supplement health problem to The Food and Drug Administration?
Did you report your dietary supplement health problem to the CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?
Did you report your dietary supplement health problem to a health department or poison control center?
Did you report your dietary supplement health problem to the manufacturer of the dietary supplement?
Did you report your dietary supplement health problem to your doctor?
Have you given any dietary supplements to any infant(s), child(ren), or adolescent(s) in your family in the past 12 months?
If a dietary supplement product says on its package that it "may produce anticarcinogenic effects in the body," does this mean that the product may reduce the risk of cancer?
If a dietary supplement product says on its package that it "may produce anticarcinogenic effects in the body," does this mean that the product may treat cancer?
If a dietary supplement product says on its package that it "may produce anticarcinogenic effects in the body," does this mean that the product may completely prevent cancer?
If a dietary supplement product says on its package that it "may produce anticarcinogenic effects in the body," does this mean that the product may cure cancer?
In your opinion, if a dietary supplement product says on its package that it "may produce anticarcinogenic effects in the body," does this mean the product may reduce the risk of…
In your opinion, if a dietary supplement product says on its package that it "may reduce the risk of certain cancers," does this mean the product may reduce the risk of:
How much attention do you pay to reports of FDA investigations?
If the FDA reports that it is investigating an approved drug, what does it mean to you?
How often do you use medicine for pain by prescription only?
How often do you use non-prescription medicine for pain such as aspirin,acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen?
If a prescription drug you take is recalled and you hear that some people who use the drug have been hospitalized, would you check the number on your pill bottle to see if it matches the numbers in the recall notice?
If a prescription drug you take is recalled and you hear that some people who use the drug have been hospitalized, would you stop taking the drug immediately?
If a prescription drug you take is recalled and you hear that some people who use the drug have been hospitalized, would you continue taking the drug but watch for symptoms reported in the recall notice?
If a prescription drug you take is recalled and you hear that some people who use the drug have been hospitalized, would you ask your doctor what to do?
If a brand of canned food that you have in your home was recalled because some people became seriously ill after eating it, how likely would you be to switch brands?
If a brand of canned food that you have in your home was recalled because some people became seriously ill after eating it, how likely would you be to ask your doctor what to do?
If a brand of canned food that you have in your home was recalled because some people became seriously ill after eating it, how likely would you be to check the number of the can to see if it matches any of the numbers in the recall notice?
If a brand of canned food that you have in your home was recalled because some people became seriously ill after eating it, how likely would you be to no longer buy any brand of that food?
If a brand of canned food that you have in your home was recalled because some people became seriously ill after eating it, how likely would you be to pay no attention to the recall/keep buying and eating that brand?
How much do you agree that direct exposure to lasers may damage your skin and eyes?
Would you agree or disagree that the food you buy is safe to eat?
Would you agree or disagree that cosmetics are tested for safety before they go on the market?
Would you agree or disagree that pet foods are tested for safety before they go on the market?
Would you agree or disagree that the drugs you buy without a prescription are tested to see if they are safe before they go on the market?
Would you agree or disagree that vaccines that I get are tested to see if they are safe before they go on the market?
Would you agree or disagree that prescription drugs that you buy are tested to see if they are safe before they go on the market?
Would you agree or disagree with the following statement? Medical equipment (including prescription eyeglasses, hearing aids, blood glucose kits, thermometers, pregnancy test kits, and contact lenses) is tested to see if it is effective before it goes on the market.
How much do you think genetics, that is characteristics passed from one generation to the next, determine whether or not a person will develop diabetes/high blood sugar?
How much do you think genetics, that is characteristics passed from one generation to the next, determine whether or not a person will develop obesity?
How much do you think genetics, that is characteristics passed from one generation to the next, determine whether or not a person will develop heart disease?
How much do you think genetics, that is characteristics passed from one generation to the next, determine whether or not a person will develop cancer?
From which of the following sources did you read or hear anything about genetic tests? Mark all that apply.
Have you ever had any of the following type(s) of genetic tests? Mark all that apply.
If you had a genetic test, who did you share the results with? Mark all that apply.
Which of the following types of genetic tests have you heard of?
If you had a genetic test, who helped you understand the results? Mark all that apply.
How important is knowing a person’s genetic information for preventing cancer?
How important is knowing a person’s genetic information for detecting early cancer?
How important is knowing a person’s genetic information for treating cancer?
How much would you want to know if you have a genetic change that increases your chances of getting cancer?
If you had a genetic test for disease risk (including prenatal carrier testing), how did you get the test?
What were the reasons you had genetic testing? Mark all that apply.
Overall, how confident are you that your genetic testing results are correct and accurate?
If you had a genetic test, what did you expect would happen to your test results after the test?
In addition to you and your health care provider, who did you think the laboratory that did your genetic test would share your results with? Mark all that apply.
How have you changed your behavior based on the results of genetic testing? Mark all that apply.
When you hear or read a new recommendation about nutrition, are you more likely to pay attention to it or to ignore it?
When you hear or read a new recommendation about physical activity or exercise, are you more likely to pay attention to it or to ignore it?
There are so many different messages about whether being overweight is harmful to one's health it is hard to know what weight one should maintain to be healthy.
On a typical weekday, about how many hours do you watch television?
On a typical weekday, about how many hours do you listen to the radio?
On a typical weekday, about how many hours do you use the internet for personal reasons?
During a typical weekend, about how many hours do you watch television?
During a typical weekend, about how many hours do you listen to the radio?
During a typical weekend, about how many hours do you use the internet for personal reasons?
In the past seven days, how many days did you read a newspaper?
In the past seven days, how many days did you watch the national news on television?
In the past seven days, how many days did you watch the local news on television?
In the past 12 months, have you read health sections of the newspaper or of a general magazine?
About how often have you read such health sections in the past 12 months? Would you say once or more per week, or less than once per week?
Some local television news programs include special segments of their newscasts that focus on health issues. In the past 12 months, have you watched health segments on the local news?
How often have you watched health segments on local news in the past 12 months?
In general, how much would you trust information about health or medical topics from a doctor or other healthcare professional?
In general, how much would you trust information about health or medical topics from family or friends?
How much would you trust information about health or medical topics in newspapers?
How much would you trust information about health or medical topics in magazines?
In general, how much would you trust information about health or medical topics on the radio?
In general, how much would you trust information about health or medical topics on the Internet?
In general, how much would you trust information about health or medical topics on television?
In the past seven days, how many days did you read a magazine?
How much attention do you pay to information about health or medical topics on TV?
How much attention do you pay to information about health or medical topics on the radio?
How much attention do you pay to information about health or medical topics in newspapers?
How much attention do you pay to information about health or medical topics in magazines?
How much attention do you pay to information about health or medical topics on the Internet?
Have you ever looked for information about health or medical topics from any source?
The most recent time you looked for information about health or medical topics, where did you go first?
Did you look or go anywhere else that time?
Where else did you look or go?
The most recent time you looked for information about health or medical topics, who was it for?
Based on the results of your most recent search for information about health or medical topics, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? It took a lot of effort to get the information you needed.
Based on the results of your most recent search for information about health or medical topics, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? You felt frustrated during your search for the information.
Based on the results of your most recent search for information about health or medical topics, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? You were concerned about the quality of the information.
Based on the results of your most recent search for information about health or medical topics, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The information you found was hard to understand.
Overall, how confident are you that you could get advice or information about health or medical topics if you needed it?
In general, how much would you trust information about health or medical topics in newspapers or magazines?
In general, how much would you trust information about health or medical topics from government health agencies?
In general, how much would you trust information about health or medical topics from charitable organizations?
In general, how much would you trust information about health or medical topics from religious organizations and leaders?
Before being contacted for this study had you ever heard of the National Cancer Institute?
Before being contacted for this study, had you ever heard of the National Institutes of Health?
Before being contacted for this study had you ever heard of the CDC or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?
In the past 12 months, how often did you use the Internet to look for health or medical information {for yourself (or) someone else]?
Looked for health or medical information?
When was the last time you used the Internet to look for information about health or medical care?
The last time you used the Internet to look for information about health or medical care, was this from. . . home, from work, or from someplace else?
Did you get to this web site by doing an Internet search, or did you find out about it some other way?
In the past 12 months, how often have you used the Internet to look for advice or information about cancer?
Why did you decide to use the Internet to look for information about cancer?
Before being contacted for this survey, had you ever heard of telephone quit lines such as a toll-free number to call for help in quitting smoking?
Before being contacted for this survey, had you ever heard of 1-800-QUIT-NOW?
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? There are so many different recommendations about nutrition that it's hard to know which ones to follow.
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? There are so many different recommendations about physical activity or exercise that it's hard to know which ones to follow.
How much attention do you pay to information about health or medical topics in online newspapers?
How much attention do you pay to information about health or medical topics in special health or medical magazines or newsletters?
How much attention do you pay to information about health or medical topics on local television news programs?
How much attention do you pay to information about health or medical topics on national or cable news programs?
Imagine that you had a strong need to get information about health or medical topics. Where would you go first?
In general, how much would you trust information about health or medical topics from health organizations or groups?
Have you ever looked for information on electronic cigarettes from any source?
What kinds of information on electronic cigarettes have you ever looked for from any source?
What information did you look for the most recent time you looked for information about electronic cigarettes?
In general, how much would you trust information about the health effects of electronic cigarettes from a doctor/pharmacist/health care provider?
In general, how much would you trust information about the health effects of electronic cigarettes from family or friends?
In general, how much would you trust information about the health effects of electronic cigarettes from government health agencies?
In general, how much would you trust information about the health effects of electronic cigarettes from health organizations or groups?
In general, how much would you trust information about the health effects of electronic cigarettes from religious organizations and leaders?
In general, how much would you trust information about the health effects of electronic cigarettes from tobacco companies?
In general, how much would you trust information about the health effects of electronic cigarettes from electronic cigarette companies?
Have you ever looked for any of the following information about tobacco products (e.g. cigarettes, cigars, or chewing tobacco) from any source?
If you have looked for information about tobacco products, what information did you look for the most recent time you looked?
Overall, how confident are you that you could get health information about tobacco products if you needed it?
In general, how much would you trust information about the health effects of using tobacco from a doctor/pharmacist/health care provider?
In general, how much would you trust information about the health effects of using tobacco from family or friends?
In general, how much would you trust information about the health effects of using tobacco from government health agencies?
In general, how much would you trust information about the health effects of using tobacco from health organizations or groups?
In general, how much would you trust information about the health effects of using tobacco from religious organizations and leaders?
In general, how much would you trust information about the health effects of using tobacco from tobacco companies?
In the past 30 days, how often have you seen, heard, or read a message about the health effects of tobacco use from television?
In the past 30 days, how often have you seen, heard, or read a message about the health effects of tobacco use from news websites?
In the past 30 days, how often have you seen, heard, or read a message about the health effects of tobacco use from health websites?
In the past 30 days, how often have you seen, heard, or read a message about the health effects of tobacco use from government websites?
In the past 30 days, how often have you seen, heard, or read a message about the health effects of tobacco use from social media?
In the past 30 days, how often have you seen, heard, or read a message about the health effects of tobacco use from magazines?
In the past 30 days, how often have you seen, heard, or read a message about the health effects of tobacco use from newspapers?
In the past 30 days, how often have you seen, heard, or read a message about the health effects of tobacco use from the radio?
In the past 30 days, how often have you seen, heard, or read a message about the health effects of tobacco use from billboards?
In the past 30 days, how often have you seen, heard, or read a message about the health effects of tobacco use from public transportation?
In the past 30 days, how often have you seen, heard, or read a message about the health effects of tobacco use from the mail?
In the past 30 days, how often have you seen, heard, or read a message about the health effects of tobacco use from a community event?
In the past 30 days, how often have you seen, heard, or read a message about the health effects of tobacco use from a point of sale?
How often do health recommendations from experts seem to conflict or contradict one another?
How often do health recommendations from experts seem to change over time?
During the past 12 months, not counting times you went to an emergency room, how many times did you go to a doctor, nurse, or other health professional to get care for yourself?
Not including psychiatrists and other mental health professionals, is there a particular doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you see most often?
What kind of health professional do you see most often? Do you see a doctor, nurse, or some other health professional?
During the past 12 months, did you use any complementary, alternative, or uncoventional therapies such as herbal supplements, acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, meditation, yoga, or Tai Chi?
Did you discuss your use of unconventional therapies with any of your doctors?
Overall, how would you rate the quality of health care you received in the past 12 months?
I avoid seeing my doctor because I feel uncomfortable when my body is being examined.
I avoid seeing my doctor because I fear I may have a serious illness.
I avoid seeing my doctor because it makes me think about dying.
Are there any other reasons why you avoid seeing your doctor?
In general, I think that the information I give doctors is safely guarded.
Scientists doing research should be able to review my medical information if the information cannot be linked to me personally.
Genetic tests that analyze your DNA, diet, and lifestyle for potential health risks are currently being marketed by companies directly to consumers. Have you heard or read about these genetic tests?
Have you ever had a genetic test?
Do you have any of the following health insurance or health coverage plans: Insurance through a current or former employer or union (of you or another family member)
Do you have any of the following health insurance or health coverage plans: Insurance purchased directly from an insurance company (by you or another family member)
Do you have any of the following health insurance or health coverage plans: Medicare
Do you have any of the following health insurance or health coverage plans: Medicaid, Medical Assistance, or any kind of government-assistance plan for those with low incomes or a disability
Do you have any of the following health insurance or health coverage plans: TRICARE or other military health care
Do you have any of the following health insurance or health coverage plans: VA (including those who have ever used or enrolled for VA health care)
Do you have any of the following health insurance or health coverage plans: Indian Health Service
About how long has it been since you last visited a doctor for a routine checkup? A routine checkup is a general physical exam, not an exam for a specific injury, illness, or condition.
How much do you worry that each of the following will harm your health? Outdoor air pollution.
How much do you worry that each of the following will harm your health? Indoor air pollution.
How much do you worry that each of the following will harm your health? Man-made chemicals in the water.
How much do you worry that each of the following will harm your health? Pesticides and other chemicals on food.
How much do you worry that each of the following will harm your health? Radiation from cell phones.
How much do you worry that each of the following will harm your health? Radiation from medical imaging tests such as x-rays, mammography, radioactive dyes, etc.
How much do you worry that each of the following will harm your health? Chemicals in household items such as plastic containers, furniture, paint, etc.
How much do you worry that each of the following will harm your health? Chemicals in personal care products such as make-up, fragrances, hair products, etc.
Have you ever had one of these tests to check for colon cancer?
Have you ever had PSA test?
Has a doctor ever discussed with you whether or not you should have the PSA test?
In that discussion, did the doctor ask you whether or not you wanted to have the PSA test?
Did a doctor ever tell you that some experts disagree about whether men should have PSA tests?
Has a doctor or other health care professional ever told you that...The PSA test is not always accurate?
Has a doctor or other health care professional ever told you that...Some types of prostate cancer are slow-growing and need no treatment?
Has a doctor or other health care professional ever told you that...Treating any type of prostate cancer can lead to serious side-effects, such as problems with urination or having sex?
Do you have any other health care coverage plan for yourself (please do not include dental or vision plans)?
How important is it to know your family's health history for your own health?
Since October of 2013, have you tried to get health insurance for yourself through the new federal health care law (e.g., from healthcare.gov or a state website)?
In the past 12 months, when getting care for a medical problem, was there a time when you had to bring an X-ray, MRI, or other type of test result with you to the appointment?
In the past 12 months, when getting care for a medical problem, was there a time when you had to wait for test results longer than you thought reasonable?
In the past 12 months, when getting care for a medical problem, was there a time when you had to redo a test or procedure because the earlier test results were not available?
In the past 12 months, when getting care for a medical problem, was there a time when you had to provide your medical history again because your chart could not be found?
Are you currently covered by insurance through a current or former employer or union?
Are you currently covered by insurance purchased directly from an insurance company?
Are you currently covered by Medicare, for people 65 and older, or people with certain disabilities?
Are you currently covered by Medicaid, Medical Assistance, or any kind of government-assistance plan for those with low incomes or a disability
Are you currently covered by TRICARE or other military health care
Are you currently covered by VA (including those who have ever used or enrolled for VA health care)
Are you currently covered by Indian Health Service
Are you currently covered by any other type of health insurance or health coverage plan?
How many times in the past 12 months have you visited an urgent care, walk-in or retail clinic to get care for yourself?
Overall, how would you rate the quality of health care you received from urgent care, walk-in or retail clinics in the past 12 months?
PCCScale: Patient Centered Communication scale
In the past 12 months, did you delay or not get medical care you felt you needed—such as seeing a doctor, a specialist, or other health professional?
Are you covered by any kind of health insurance or health care plan, including employer-sponsored insurance, prepaid plans, or government plans such as Medicare, Medicaid or TRICARE?
How confident are you filling out medical forms by yourself?
How much do you trust the health care system (for example, hospitals, pharmacies, and other organizations involved in health care)?
Have you ever been treated unfairly or been discriminated against when getting medical care because of your race or ethnicity?
Have you ever been diagnosed as having cancer?
What type of cancer did you have?
Did you ever receive any treatment for your cancer?
How long ago did you finish your most recent treatment?
Have any of your family members ever had cancer?
About how tall are you without shoes?
Some people avoid visiting their doctor even when they suspect they should. Would you say this is true for you, or not true for you?
In general, would you say your health is…
During the past 30 days, how often did you feel so sad that nothing could cheer you up?
During the past 30 days, how often did you feel nervous?
During the past 30 days, how often did you feel restless or fidgety?
During the past 30 days, how often did you feel hopeless?
During the past 30 days, how often did you feel that everything was an effort?
During the past 30 days, how often did you feel worthless?
The last few questions were about a number of feelings you had during the past 30 days. Altogether, how much did these feelings interfere with your life or activities?
Do you have friends or family members that you talk to about your health?
Psychological Distress Composite Score
Serious Psychological Distress
How long ago were you diagnosed with cancer? (WhenDiagnosedCancer Age Recode)
At what age were you diagnosed with cancer?
Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Little interest or pleasure in doing things
Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Feeling down, depressed or hopeless
Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Feeling nervous, anxious or on edge
Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Not being able to stop or control worrying
How much sleep do you usually get… On a workday or school day? (i.e., weekday)? Hours:
How much sleep do you usually get… On a non-work or non-school day (i.e., weekend)? Hours:
PHQ-4 total score (LittleInterest Hopeless Nervous Worrying Combined)
Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following medical conditions: Diabetes or high blood sugar?
Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following medical conditions: High blood pressure or hypertension?
Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following medical conditions: A heart condition such as heart attack, angina or congestive heart failure?
Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following medical conditions: Chronic lung disease, asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis?
Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following medical conditions: Arthritis or rheumatism?
Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had any of the following medical conditions: Depression or anxiety disorder?
At any time in the past year, have you intentionally tried to… Fruit or Fruit Juice
Is there anyone you can count on to provide you with emotional support when you need it - such as talking over problems or helping you make difficult decisions?
If you needed help with your daily chores, is there someone who can help you?
Which of the following cancer treatments have you ever received? Chemotherapy (IV or pills)
Which of the following cancer treatments have you ever received? Radiation.
Which of the following cancer treatments have you ever received? Surgery.
Which of the following cancer treatments have you ever received? Other.
About how long ago did you receive your last cancer treatment?
Did you ever receive a summary document from your doctor or other health care professional that listed all of the treatments you received for your cancer?
Have you ever received instructions from a doctor or other health care professional about where you should return….after completing your cancer treatment?
Were you ever denied health insurance coverage because of your cancer?
Looking back, since the time you were first diagnosed with cancer, how much, if at all, has cancer and its treatment hurt your financial situation?
In the past 30 days, how often have you felt…happy
In the past 30 days, how often have you felt…angry
In the past 30 days, how often have you felt…anxious
In the past 30 days, how often have you felt…hopeful
In the past 30 days, how often have you felt…sad
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? When I feel threatened or anxious I find myself thinking about my strengths
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? When I feel threatened or anxious I find myself thinking about my values
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? I'm always optimistic about my future
Do you have someone to prepare your meals if you are unable to do it yourself?
Do you have someone to take you to the doctor if you need it?
Do you have someone to run errands if you need it?
How worried are you about getting cancer again?
How easy is it for you to imagine yourself developing cancer again in the future?
How well do you know your family’s cancer history?
Have you ever had a discussion about your family cancer history with any of the following people? If there is no cancer in your family, and you have discussed this, please include that.
How confident are you that you could complete a summary of your family cancer history on a medical form?
To what extent do you agree or disagree that you control your emotions by changing the way I am thinking about the situation you are in?
To what extent do you agree or disagree that you consider how things might be in the future, and try to influence those things with your day to day behavior?
How much do you agree or disagree that you go to medical appointments expecting the worst?
From the set of values below, which ONE is most important to you in your day-to-day life?
I have a clear sense of direction in life…
I experience deep fulfillment in my life…
PROMIS_Meaning_t: PROMIS Meaning and purpose in Life T scores
I feel that people barely know me…
I feel isolated from others…
I feel that people are around me but not with me…
PROMIS_Isolation_t: PROMIS Social isolation scale T scores
Have you ever visited an Internet web site to learn specifically about cancer?
How useful was the cancer-related information you got from the Internet?
Is there an internet site you especially like?
Within the past 12 months, how much have you heard about nutrition and cancer on the Internet?
Within the past 12 months, how much have you heard about physical activity or exercise and cancer on the Internet?
Some people notice information about health on the Internet, even when they are not trying to find out about a health concern they have or someone in their family has. Have you read such health information on the Internet in the past 12 months?
About how often have you read health information on the internet in the past 12 months?
In the past 12 months, have you talked to a doctor, nurse, or other health professional about any kind of health information you have gotten from the Internet?
In the past 12 months when you talked with a health care professional, how interested were they in hearing about the information you found on-line?
Do you ever go on-line to access the Internet or World Wide Web, or to send and receive e-mail?
Where do you go to use the Internet?
Where do you use the Internet from most often?
When you use the Internet at home, do you mainly access it through...
When you use the Internet at [FILL GA-3], do you mainly access it through. . .
In the past 12 months, have you done the following things while using the Internet? Looked for health or medical information for yourself?
In the past 12 months, have you done the following things while using the Internet? Looked for health or medical information for someone else?
In the last 12 months, have you used the Internet for any of the following reasons? Bought medicine or vitamins on-line
In the last 12 months, have you used the Internet for any of the following reasons? Participated in an on-line support group for people with a similar health or medical issue?
In the last 12 months, have you used the Internet for any of the following reasons? Used e-mail or the Internet to communicate with a doctor or doctor’s office
... Looked for information about physical activity or exercise?
... Looked for information about diet or nutrition?
... Looked for information about protecting yourself from the sun?
In the last 12 months, have you used the Internet for any of the following reasons? Looked for information about quitting smoking?
Have you done anything else health-related on the Internet?
Which of the following, if any, are the reasons you do not access the Internet? Because you are not interested.
...Because it costs too much.
...Because it is too complicated to use.
...Because you do not think it is useful.
Do you use the Internet from home?
In the past 12 months, how often did you use the Internet to look for health or medical information {for yourself (or) someone else]?
Looked for health or medical information?
When was the last time you used the Internet to look for information about health or medical care?
The last time you used the Internet to look for information about health or medical care, was this from. . . home, from work, or from someplace else?
Did you get to this web site by doing an Internet search, or did you find out about it some other way?
In the past 12 months, how often have you used the Internet to look for advice or information about cancer?
Why did you decide to use the Internet to look for information about cancer?
In the last 12 months, have you used the Internet for any of the following reasons? Used a website to help you with your diet, weight, or physical activity?
In the last 12 months, have you used the Internet for any of the following reasons? Looked for a health care provider?
In the last 12 months, have you used the Internet for any of the following reasons? Downloaded health-related information to a mobile device, such as an MP3 player, cell phone, tablet computer or electronic book device?
In the last 12 months, have you used the Internet for any of the following reasons? Visited a “social networking” site, such as “Facebook” or “LinkedIn” to read and share about medical topics
In the last 12 months, have you used the Internet for any of the following reasons? Wrote in an on-line diary or “blog” (i.e., Web log) about any type of health topic