1 2020 NLM Medline Plus Survey

Welcome to the National Institutes of Health MedlinePlus magazine survey!
The following questions have been designed to be fast and easy to complete. Your responses are
confidential and will be reported only in combination with those of other survey participants.
Now, on with the survey!
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How do you access NIH MedlinePlus magazine content?
Print magazine
Website (magazine.medlineplus.gov)
Both print and website
I do not read NIH MedlinePlus magazine content

How much time do you spend reading NIH MedlinePlus magazine content on all platforms during a
typical month? (Please include both print, website, etc.)
Less than 15 minutes
15-29 minutes
30-59 minutes
1-2 hours
More than 2 hours

How much of the printed version of NIH MedlinePlus magazine do you typically read or look through?
Read all or almost all
Read about half
Skim only
Do not read or look through

How often do you visit the NIH MedlinePlus magazine website?
Daily
A few times a week
Weekly
2-3 times a month
Monthly
Less than monthly

Please select the 3 health topics that most interest you. Please choose from the drop-down menus.
Topic (select from drop-down menu)
1
2
3

Which types of articles are you most interested in reading? (Please select all that apply.)
Short articles
In-depth articles
Personal stories about people like me
Celebrity interviews
Researcher interviews
Research updates
Medication information
Fitness/nutrition articles
Healthy recipes
Quizzes
Links to other online resources
Videos
Infographics
Fast facts
Other (please specify):

Please rate your level of agreement with each statement about NIH MedlinePlus magazine.
Agree Strongly
It helps me keep up with
the latest research from
the National Institutes of
Health
It helps me keep up with
the latest health tips and
information reviewed by
the National Institutes of
Health
It is a source for ideas
about improving my
health
It is a trusted source for
health information
It is the best overall
source for health
information

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Disagree Strongly

How has reading NIH MedlinePlus magazine helped you? (Please select all that apply.)
Helped me better understand health and research information
Helped me talk about my health with my doctor or health care provider
Changed a health behavior for me or a family member
Improved my understanding of the work the National Institutes of Health does
Other (please specify):

Which actions have you taken as a result of reading NIH MedlinePlus magazine content in the past 12
months? (Please select all that apply.)
Shared an article with a family member or friend
Talked to a doctor or health care provider
Made a lifestyle change
Researched a medication or health treatment
Visited another National Institutes of Health website (ex. MedlinePlus, the National Library of Medicine, or the National Institutes of
Health website)
Connected with the National Institutes of Health on social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)
Other (please specify):

How useful is NIH MedlinePlus magazine to you?
Very useful
Useful
Somewhat useful
Not at all useful

Please tell us how you use NIH MedlinePlus magazine content.

Overall, how satisfied are you with NIH MedlinePlus magazine?
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied

Which other source(s) do you use for health-related information? (Please select all that apply.)
Friends and family
My doctor or healthcare provider
Social media
Another government health website
A non-government website
Other (please specify):

Please rate your level of trust with each source of health-related content listed below.
Very Trustworthy
CDC (Centers for
Disease Control and
Prevention)
Friends and family
MyHealthfinder
MedlinePlus
My doctor or health care
provider
Social media
Other

Trustworthy

Somewhat
Trustworthy

Not Trustworthy

Don't know / Not
sure

You indicated Other in the previous question. Please specify the Other content source you are
referring to:

Did you know that NIH MedlinePlus magazine is published by the National Library of Medicine, one of
the 27 Institutes and Centers of the National Institutes of Health?
Yes
No

What does the title of NIH MedlinePlus magazine convey to you? (Please select all that apply.)
That the magazine is published by the National Library of Medicine
That the magazine is published by one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of the National Institutes of Health
I know I will be reading information that is based on research
I know I will be reading trusted health information
The title doesn’t represent anything to me
Other (please specify):

Are you familiar with the National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus.gov online resource?
Yes
No

The remaining questions are about you! This information will be combined with other respondents to help us better
understand and meet the needs of our readers. All survey responses will remain anonymous and are optional.

Which health care-related roles do you play? (Please select all that apply.)
Caregiver
Health care researcher
Health care librarian
Health care professional
Other (please specify):

Are you...?
Male
Female
Non-binary
Prefer not to answer

What is your age?
Younger than 25
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75 or older
Prefer not to answer

Which of these best describes your ethnicity (choose one)?
Hispanic or Latino
Not Hispanic or Non-Latino

Which of these best describes your race (choose one or more)?
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White

What is your highest level of education?
High School
Associate's Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
PhD
Prefer not to answer

What was your total annual household income before taxes in 2019? Please include income from all
members of your household.
Under $15,000
$15,000-$29,999
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$74,999
$75,000-$99,999
$100,000- $150,000
Over $150,000
Prefer not to answer

Please provide any additional comments, ways we can improve your reading experience, or story
ideas for future issues.

NIH MedlinePlus magazine is very interested in learning more about your opinions and use of the magazine. If you'd be willing
to participate in future research projects, please provide your name and email. Whether or not you choose to provide your
contact information, please click 'Done' at the bottom of this page.

First Name

Last Name

Email