Form 1 2020 My MedlinePlus User survey

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My MedlinePlus Newsletter User Survey
Thank you for subscribing to the My MedlinePlus newsletter. We’re working to improve the newsletter and
want to learn more about what information you find most useful. Please help us by taking this quick
survey. Your responses are confidential.
Q1. I am a...? (Please select all that apply).

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Patient, family, caregiver, or friend of patient (1)
Student (2)
Researcher (3)
Librarian or information professional (4)
Educator/trainer (5)
Healthcare Professional (6)

Other (please tell us what describes you best): (7)
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the My MedlinePlus newsletter:

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Q2. The information I read in the My MedlinePlus newsletter is easy to understand.

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Neither agree nor disagree (3)
Disagree (4)
Strongly disagree (5)

Q3. The My MedlinePlus newsletter gives me health information that is important to me or my family.

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Q4. The My MedlinePlus newsletter helps me keep up with the latest information about staying healthy.

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Neither agree nor disagree (3)
Disagree (4)
Strongly disagree (5)

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Q5. The My MedlinePlus newsletter is a trustworthy source for health information.

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Agree (2)
Neither agree nor disagree (3)
Disagree (4)
Strongly disagree (5)

Q6. How has reading the My MedlinePlus newsletter helped you? Choose all that apply.

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Helps me better understand medical information (1)
Helps me discuss my health with my doctor or health professional (2)
Helps me or a family member to change a health-related behavior (3)
Makes me more aware of health-related issues (4)
Other (please specify) (5) ________________________________________________

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Q7. Which actions have you taken as a result of reading the My MedlinePlus newsletter? Choose all that
apply.

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Shared the newsletter with a family member or friend (1)
Looked for more information (2)
Talked to a doctor or other healthcare provider (3)
Made a healthy lifestyle change such as improving diet or exercising more frequently (4)
Researched a medication, procedure, or treatment (5)
Made a healthy recipe I found in the newsletter (6)
Visited the MedlinePlus website (7)
Found MedlinePlus information on social media (Facebook, Twitter) (8)
Other (please specify): (9) ________________________________________________

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Q8. Which topics are you most interested in reading about?

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Specific diseases or health conditions (1)
Genetics (2)
Medications (3)
Herbs and supplements (4)
Medical tests (5)
Mental Health (6)
Fitness, nutrition, and wellness (7)
Healthy recipes (8)
Other (please specify): (9) ________________________________________________

Q9. Are you familiar with the MedlinePlus website, the National Library of Medicine’s online health
information resource for patients and their families and friends?

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Yes (1)
No (2)
Not sure (3)

Q10. In your opinion, is the title, My MedlinePlus, representative of the information in the newsletter?

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Yes (1)
No (2)
What is MedlinePlus? (3)

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Q11. How long have you been a subscriber to the My MedlinePlus Newsletter?

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Less than 6 months (1)
One year (2)
More than one year (3)
Don't know (4)

Q12. Would you rather receive the My MedlinePlus Newsletter via text or e-mail?

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Text (1)
Email (2)

Q13. How often would you like to receive the My MedlinePlus Newsletter?

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Weekly (1)
Biweekly (2)
Monthly (3)

Q14. In your opinion, the length of the My MedlinePlus newsletter is:

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Too short (1)
Too long (2)
Just right (3)

Q15. Which of the following best describes your gender?

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Male (1)
Female (2)
Non-binary (3)
Prefer not to answer (4)

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Q16. What is your age?

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Younger than 24 (1)
25-34 (2)
35-44 (3)
45-54 (4)
55-64 (5)
65-74 (6)
75 or older (7)
Prefer not to answer (8)

Q17. Which of these best describes your ethnicity (choose one)?

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Hispanic or Latino (1)
Not Hispanic or Non-Latino (2)

Q18. Which of these best describes your race (choose one or more)?

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Asian (1)
Black or African American (2)
American Indian or Alaska Native (3)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (4)
White (5)

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Q19. What is your education level?

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Less than a high school degree (1)
High school degree or equivalent (e.g., GED) (2)
Some college but no degree (3)
Associate degree (4)
Bachelor's degree (5)
Master's degree (6)
Professional or PhD (7)
Prefer not to answer (8)

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