COVID-19 Current Events Tracker (CET)

ASPA COVID-19 PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN

A campaign to increase vaccine acceptance and reinforce basic prevention measures

CET – Annotated Questionnaire (Wave 19)

Note: The questions below are the proposed questions for the eighteenth wave of the Weekly Current Events Tracker (CET). Questions highlighted in yellow will be asked every week; questions highlighted in blue will be rotated into the survey on a monthly basis; and questions highlighted in green are meant to be asked in Wave 19 only or are being asked again to update data on a variable of interest. There is no wave this module, and instead we are testing ideas for future modules centered around: parent and child vaccination decisions, return to normalcy and summer plans, perceptions of the “National Month of Action,” booster shots, awareness of the campaign, and conspiratorial thinking.

ASPA will provide OMB with updates to the questionnaire for subsequent Waves.

Standard Questions

Modular Questions

One-Time or Repeat Questions Being Asked Again to Update Data

For the next section we would like to talk about current events.

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Item #: Q1

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hhs_fam: How familiar are you with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)?

Variable Label: hhs_fam: Familiarity with HHS

Value	Value Label
1	Not at all familiar
2	Slightly familiar
3	Moderately familiar
4	Very familiar
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q2

Question Type: Single punch

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hhs_trust. How much trust do you have in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide you with accurate information about the coronavirus or COVID-19?

Variable Label: hhs_trust: Trust in HHS

Value	Value Label
1	None at all
2	Not very much
3	A fair amount
4	A great deal
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q3

Question type: Single punch

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cdc_fam: How familiar are you with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

Variable Label: cdc_fam: Familiarity with CDC

Value	Value Label
1	Not at all familiar
2	Slightly familiar
3	Moderately familiar
4	Very familiar
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q4

Question Type: Single punch

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cdc_trust. How much trust do you have in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide you with accurate information about the coronavirus or COVID-19?

Variable Label: cdc_trust: Trust in CDC

Value	Value Label
1	None at all
2	Not very much
3	A fair amount
4	A great deal
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q5

Question Type: Single punch

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vacc_trust. How much trust do you have that an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine may be safe and effective for you to get?

Variable Label: vacc_trust: Trust in Safety of Vaccine

Value	Value Label
1	None at all
2	Not very much
3	A fair amount
4	A great deal
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q6

Question Type: Single punch

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beh1_cet. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized vaccines to prevent COVID-19 are now available at no cost. Have you received a COVID-19 vaccine?

Variable Label: beh1: Vaccination behavior

Value	Value Label
0	No, I have not received a COVID-19 vaccine
1	Yes, but I have only received one shot out of the two required shots
2	Yes, I have received all of the required shots
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q7

Question Type: Single punch

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beh2a_cet. What is the likelihood that you will get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Variable Label: beh2a: Intention to get vaccinated

Value	Value Label
1	Very unlikely
2	Somewhat unlikely
3	Neither likely nor unlikely
4	Somewhat likely
5	Very likely
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

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Item #: Q8

Question Type: Single punch

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beh3a_cet. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized vaccines to prevent COVID-19 are now available at no cost. How soon will you get vaccinated? For this question, assume there is enough vaccine so that everyone who wants it can get it.

Variable Label: BEH3a_CET: Wait to get vaccinated

Value	Value Label
1	I will get a vaccine as soon as I can
2	I will wait to get a vaccine for one or more reasons
3	I will never get a COVID-19 vaccine
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

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Item #: Q9-Q11

Question Type: Single punch

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beh4_cet. You responded that you will wait to get a COVID-19 vaccine. For each of the following statements, is this a reason why you would wait to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Select yes or no for each item.

Variable Label: beh4_cet: Reasons: Waiting to get vaccinated

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
beh4_1_cet	I will wait because of my age.	beh4_1_cet: Age
beh4_2_cet	I will wait because of my health status, allergies, or medical history.	beh4_2_cet: Health
beh4_12_cet	I want to know if the vaccines are effective at preventing COVID-19 in the short-term.	beh4_12_cet: Short-term effectiveness
beh4_13_cet	I want to know if the vaccines are effective at preventing COVID-19 in the long-term (i.e., whether booster shots will be required).	beh4_13_cet: Long-term effectiveness
beh4_14_cet	I do not trust the vaccines.	beh4_14_cet: Lack of trust
beh4_15_cet	I do not think I am at risk of getting COVID-19.	beh4_15_cet: Lack of COVID-19 concern
beh4_16_cet	I want to know if the vaccines are effective at protecting people from COVID-19 variants.	beh4_16_cet: Effectiveness against variants
beh4_4_cet	I am pregnant or expect to become pregnant.	beh4_4_cet: Pregnant
beh4_5_cet	I want to talk to my doctor first.	beh4_5_cet: Talk to doctor first
beh4_6_cet	I want to compare the effectiveness of the different vaccines.	beh4_6_cet: Compare vaccines
beh4_7_cet	I want to see if my friends and family get the vaccine.	beh4_7_cet: Friends/family
beh4_8_cet	I want to see if others who get the vaccine first develop any side effects.	beh4_8_cet: Side effects
beh4_9_cet	I want to make sure it is safe for people like me first.	beh4_9_cet: Confirm safety
beh4_10_cet	I want to hear from leaders in my community about the vaccine first.	beh4_10_cet: Hear from leaders
beh4_11_cet	Other	beh4_11_cet: Other

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q12

Question Type: Single punch

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vaccine_attitudes. How do you feel about vaccines, in general?

Variable Label: vaccine_attitudes: CDC vaccine attitude question

Value	Value Label
1	1 – Very negative
2	2 –
3	3 –
4	4 –
5	5 –
6	6 –
7	7 – Very positive
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q13

Question Type: Multi punch

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parent. Are you the parent of a child or children in the following age groups?

Variable Label: parent: Parent of children in following age groups

Value	Value Label
1	Younger than 6 months old
2	6 months to <2 years old
3	2 to 5 years old
4	6 to 11 years old
5	12 to 15 years old
6	16 to 17 years old
99	None of the above, I do not have children in those age groups (EXCLUSIVE)
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q14

Question Type: Single punch grid

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child_vaxxed. Has your child(ren) in the following age group(s) received a COVID-19 vaccine?

Note: If you have more than one child in the same age group, please answer for at least one of them.

Variable Label: child_vaxxed_2: Child vaccinated

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Value	Value Label
child_vaxxed_5	12 to 15 years old	child_vaxxed_5: 12 to 15 years old
child_vaxxed_6	16 to 17 years old	child_vaxxed_6: 16 to 17 years old
-99	Refused

Value	Value Label
0	No, has not received a COVID-19 vaccine
1	Yes, but has only received one shot out of the two required shots
2	Yes, has received all of the required shots
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q15

Question Type: Single punch

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child_dec. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

Variable Label: child_dec: Vaccine decision for children

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
child_dec_1	12- to 15-year-old children should be allowed to make their own decision about whether or not they get a COVID-19 vaccine	child_dec_1: Decide 12 to 15
child_dec_2	16- to 17-year-old children should be allowed to make their own decision about whether or not they get a COVID-19 vaccine	child_dec_1 Decide 16 to 17
child_dec_3	I will let my 12- to 15-year-old child(ren) make their own decision about whether or not they get a COVID-19 vaccine [SHOW IF child_vaxxed_5=0]	child_dec_1: Parent 12 to 15 unvaccinated
child_dec_4	I will let my 16- to 17-year-old child(ren) make their own decision about whether or not they get a COVID-19 vaccine [SHOW IF child_vaxxed_6=0]	child_dec_1: Parent 16 to 17 unvaccinated
child_dec_5	I let my 12- to 15-year-old child(ren) make their own decision about getting a COVID-19 vaccine [SHOW IF child_vaxxed_5=1 or 2]	child_dec_1: Parent 12 to 15 vaccinated
child_dec_6	I let my 16- to 17-year-old child(ren) make their own decision about getting a COVID-19 vaccine [SHOW IF child_vaxxed_6=1 or 2]	child_dec_6: Parent 16 to 17 unvaccinated

Value	Value Label
1	Strongly disagree
2	Disagree
3	Neither agree nor disagree
4	Agree
5	Strongly agree
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q16

Question Type: Single punch

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booster_likely. How likely do you think it is that COVID-19 vaccine booster shots will be needed in order to maintain protection against the virus?

Variable Label: booster_likely: Likelihood of needing vaccine booster shots

Value	Value Label
1	Not at all likely
2	Slightly likely
3	Moderately likely
4	Very likely
99	I am not sure
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q17

Question Type: Single punch

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booster_uptake. Scientists are still studying whether booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccines will be necessary, and if they are, how often they would need to be given.

If COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are necessary for COVID-19 vaccines to maintain full protection against the virus, and they were completely free of cost, how likely would you be to get them at the following intervals?

Variable Label: booster_uptake: Likelihood of getting boosters at intervals

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
booster_uptake _1	Every six months	booster_uptake_1: Six months
booster_uptake _2	Every year	booster_uptake_2: One year
booster_uptake _3	Every two years	booster_uptake_3: Two years
booster_uptake _4	Every five years	booster_uptake_4: Five years
booster_uptake _5	Every 10 years	booster_uptake_5: Ten years

Value	Value Label
1	Not at all likely
2	Slightly likely
3	Moderately likely
4	Very likely
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q18

Question Type: Single punch

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nat_mon_act. President Biden recently announced a “National Month of Action,” with the goal of having 70% of American adults get at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by July 4^th, 2021.

As part of the National Month of Action, various initiatives aimed at making it easier for people to get vaccinated were announced, including free childcare for individuals getting vaccinated, extended pharmacy hours, and community outreach and vaccination events.

Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the National Month of Action.

Variable Label: nat_mon_act: Perceptions of National Month of Action

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
nat_mon_act_1	The National Month of Action makes me more likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine. [Only show if beh1a_cet=0 or 99]	booster_uptake_1: Six months
nat_mon_act_2	I think the National Month of Action will reach its goal of 70% of adults getting at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by July 4th, 2021.	booster_uptake_2: One year
nat_mon_act_3	I think it is unlikely the National Month of Action will persuade unvaccinated people to get a COVID-19 vaccine.	booster_uptake_3: Two years

Value	Value Label
1	Not at all likely
2	Slightly likely
3	Moderately likely
4	Very likely
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q19

Question Type: Single punch

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covid_origin. How do you think the COVID-19 virus first emerged?

Variable Label: covid_origin: Origin of COVID-19 virus

Value	Value Label
1	It was a natural mutation that originated in a bat and was transferred to humans from a Chinese “wet market”
2	It was a natural mutation being studied in a Chinese laboratory and it was released by accident
3	It was created in a Chinese laboratory and it was released by accident
4	It was created in a Chinese laboratory and it was released on purpose
5	Other (please specify)
99	I am not sure
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q20

Question Type: Single punch

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comfort. How comfortable do you feel doing the following right now?

Variable Label: comfort: Comfort of travel

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
comfort_1	Going on vacation	comfort_1: Vacation
comfort_2	Taking a road trip	comfort_2: Road trip
comfort_3	Staying at a hotel	comfort_3: Hotel
comfort_4	Staying at an Airbnb or other home-share	comfort_4: Airbnb
comfort_5	Flying on an airplane	comfort_5: Flying
comfort_6	Traveling abroad	comfort_6: Traveling abroad
comfort_7	Renting a car	comfort_7: Renting a car
comfort_8	Taking a cruise	comfort_8: Taking a cruise
comfort_9	Taking a bus or train	comfort_9: Taking a bus or train
comfort_10	Attending a wedding	comfort_10: Attending a wedding

Value	Value Label
1	Not at all comfortable
2	Slightly comfortable
3	Moderately comfortable
4	Very comfortable
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q21

Question Type: Multi punch

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summer_plans. Which of the following are you planning to do this summer? Please select all that apply.

Variable Label: summer_plans: Summer plans

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Value	Value Label
1	Going on vacation
2	Taking a road trip
3	Staying at a hotel
4	Staying at an Airbnb or other home-share
5	Flying on an airplane
6	Traveling abroad
7	Renting a car
8	Taking a cruise
9	Taking a bus or train
10	Attending a wedding
99	None of the above
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q22

Question Type: Single punch

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info_frequency. Compared to other public health issues, how often do you seek out information about the COVID-19 pandemic and/or COVID-19 vaccines?  

Variable Label: info_frequency: Frequency of information seeking

Value	Value Label
1	Much less
2	Slightly less
3	Neither more nor less
4	Slightly more
5	Much more
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q23

Question Type: Single punch

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campaign. How familiar are you with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) COVID-19 Public Education Campaign "We Can Do This"?

Variable Label: campaign: Familiarity with “We Can Do This” campaign

Value	Value Label
1	Not at all familiar
2	Slightly familiar
3	Moderately familiar
4	Very familiar
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q24

Question Type: Single punch

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campaign_source. Where have you seen or heard information about the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) COVID-19 Public Education Campaign "We Can Do This"? (select all that apply)

Variable Label: campaign_source: Campaign information source

Value	Value Label
1	Radio
2	Website
3	Television
4	Social media
5	Podcast
6	Billboard
7	Other
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q25
Question Type: Grid 

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ptn_w19

 

We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19 vaccination.  

 

For each of the below messages, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statement:

 

“I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 vaccines.”

    

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w19_1	All COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the U.S. are safe and effective.	ptn_w19_1: Safe and effective
ptn_w19_2	Clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines showed that the vaccines were safe and effective for more than 100,000 volunteers from diverse communities who participated in the trials.	ptn_w19_2: 100,000 volunteers
ptn_w19_3	People who are fully vaccinated have dramatically lower risks of getting COVID-19 than people who are not vaccinated.	ptn_w19_3: Lower risk
ptn_w19_4	COVID vaccines are free for all people living in the United States, regardless of immigration or health insurance status.	ptn_w19_4: Free for all
ptn_w19_5	Young and healthy people still need to get a COVID vaccine because the risk from COVID is much more serious for them than any risk from a vaccine.	ptn_w19_5: Risk for young people

  

Value	Value Label
1	Strongly disagree
2	Disagree
3	Neither agree nor disagree
4	Agree
5	Strongly agree
-99	Refused

 

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