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 54)

Note: The questions below are the proposed questions for the fifty-fourth 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 54 only or are being asked again to update data on a variable of interest. We will be fielding questions about the perceived threat of COVID, mask use, COVID protocols in schools, workplace policies, and at-home tests.

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

Question Type: Single punch

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beh1_cet_r. Have you received a COVID-19 vaccine?

Variable Label: beh1_cet_r: 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 #: Q2

Question Type: Single punch

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vaccine_id. Which COVID-19 vaccine did you receive?

Variable Label: vaccine_id: Vaccine ID

Value	Value Label
2	Johnson & Johnson/Janssen
3	Moderna
4	Pfizer-BioNTech
5	Other
99	I do not remember
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q3

Question Type: Dropdown menu

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fully_vacc_month. In which month were you considered fully vaccinated (i.e., two weeks after your final COVID-19 vaccine dose)? Final vaccine dose refers to either the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Please do not consider booster shots for this question. If you do not remember the specific month, give your best guess.

Variable Label: fully_vacc_month: Month of vaccination

Value	Value Label
1	December, 2020
2	January, 2021
3	February, 2021
4	March, 2021
5	April, 2021
6	May, 2021
7	June, 2021
8	July, 2021
9	August, 2021
10	September, 2021
11	October, 2021
12	November, 2021
13	December, 2021
14	January, 2022
15	February, 2022
16	March, 2022
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q4

Question Type: Single punch

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booster_uptake3. U.S. health officials and medical experts now recommend COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for people 5 months after their second dose of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) or 2 months after their dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Have you received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot?

Variable Label: booster_uptake3: Booster uptake – January guidance

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

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Item #: Q5

Question Type: Dropdown menu

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booster_month. In which month did you receive a COVID-19 booster shot? If you do not remember the specific month, give your best guess.

Variable Label: booster_month: Month received booster shot

Value	Value Label
7	June, 2021
8	July, 2021
9	August, 2021
10	September, 2021
11	October, 2021
12	November, 2021
13	December, 2021
14	January, 2022
15	February, 2022
16	March, 2022
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q6

Question Type: Single punch

// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //

booster_elig_uptake3. You are currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. What is the likelihood that you will get one?

Variable Label: booster_elig_uptake3: Booster uptake likelihood – eligible adults

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 #: Q7

Question Type: Single punch

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booster_likely_v2. What is the likelihood that you will get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot when eligible?

Variable Label: booster_likely_v2: Booster uptake likelihood – not yet eligible

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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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 #: Q9

Question Type: Single punch

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beh3a_cet_r. How soon will you get vaccinated?

Variable Label: beh3a_cet_r: 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 #: Q10 

Question Type: Single punch grid

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covid19_threat2. How much of a threat is the COVID pandemic to _____? 

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
covid19_threat2_1	Your personal health	covid19_threat2_1: Personal Health
covid19_threat2_2	Your personal financial situation	covid19_threat2_2: Personal Finances
covid19_threat2_3	The health of your community	covid19_threat2_3: Community health
covid19_threat2_4	The health of the US population as a whole	covid19_threat2_4: US Population
covid19_threat2_5	The US economy	covid19_threat2_5: US Economy
covid19_threat2_6	The health of your family	covid19_threat2_6: Family

 

Value	Value Label
1	Not a threat
2	A minor threat
3	A moderate threat
4	A major threat
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q11 

Question Type: Single punch grid

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curr_mask_beh. How often do you wear a mask in the following situations? 

 

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
curr_mask_beh_1	Indoors in a public place.	curr_mask_beh_1: Indoors in public
curr_mask_beh_2	Outdoors in large crowds where you can’t maintain six feet of distance from others.	curr_mask_beh_2: Outdoors in large crowds
curr_mask_beh_3	When traveling on a plane, bus, train, or other form of public transportation.	curr_mask_beh_3: When traveling on public transit
curr_mask_beh_4	When outdoors and at least six feet away from others.	curr_mask_beh_4: When outdoors and at least 6 feet away
curr_mask_beh_5	When indoors with people in your household.	curr_mask_beh_5: Indoors with your household
curr_mask_beh_6	When gathering indoors with others that you know are vaccinated.	curr_mask_beh_6: Indoors with other vaccinated people
curr_mask_beh_7	Indoors at your place of work.	curr_mask_beh_7: Indoors at workplace

 

Value	Value Label
1	Never
2	Rarely
3	Sometimes
4	Often
5	Always
98	Not applicable
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

 

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Item #: Q12
Question Type: Multi punch grid

// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.”// 

beh12. When you wear a face mask, what type of face mask do you typically wear?

You can select more than one option.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
beh12_1	Cloth mask	beh12_1: Cloth mask
beh12_2	Cloth mask with filter	beh12_2: Cloth mask with filter
beh12_8	Respirator mask (e.g., N95, KN95)	beh12_8: Respirator mask
beh12_4	Disposable surgical mask	beh12_4: Disposable surgical mask
beh12_5	Neck gaiter or balaclava	beh12_5: Neck gaiter or balaclava
beh12_6	Bandana	beh12_7: Bandana
beh12_7	Other [text entry] [ANCHOR]	beh12_8: Other

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

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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 4 years old
4	5 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_2. 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

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
child_vaxxed_2_4	5 to 11 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent=4]	child_vaxxed_2_4: 5 to 11 years old
child_vaxxed_2_5	12 to 15 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent=5]	child_vaxxed_2_5: 12 to 15 years old
child_vaxxed_2_6	16 to 17 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent=6]	child_vaxxed_2_6: 16 to 17 years old

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
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q15

Question Type: Single punch grid

// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //

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

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

Variable Label: child_boosted: Child boosted

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
child_boosted_5	12 to 15 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_5=2]	child_boosted_5: 12 to 15 years old
child_boosted_6	16 to 17 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_6=2]	child_boosted_6: 16 to 17 years old

Value	Value Label
0	No, has not received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot
1	Yes, has received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q16

Question Type: Single punch grid

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child_covid_concern. How concerned are you about your child(ren) in the following age groups getting COVID-19?

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

Variable Label: child_covid_concern: Concern about child(ren)’s COVID-19 risk

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
child_covid_concern_1	Younger than 6 months old	child_covid_concern_1: Younger than 6 months old
child_covid_concern_2	6 months to <2 years old	child_covid_concern_2: 6 months to <2 years old
child_covid_concern_3	2 to 4 years old	child_covid_concern_3: 2 to 4 years old
child_covid_concern_4	5 to 11 years old	child_covid_concern_4: 5 to 11 years old
child_covid_concern_5	12 to 15 years old	child_covid_concern_5: 12 to 15 years old
child_covid_concern_6	16 to 17 years old	child_covid_concern_6: 16 to 17 years old

Value	Value Label
1	Not concerned
2	Slightly concerned
3	Somewhat concerned
4	Very concerned
5	Child has already had COVID
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q17

Question Type: Single punch grid

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vacc_child_parent. If a COVID-19 vaccine was authorized and available for children in the following age groups, how likely would you be to get your child(ren) vaccinated?

Note: COVID-19 vaccines have now been authorized and are available for use in children as young as 5 years old. If you have more than one child in the same age group, please answer for at least one of them.

Variable Label: vacc_child_parent: Parent likelihood to get child(ren) vaccinated

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
vacc_child_parent_6m	Younger than 6 months old	vacc_child_parent_6m: Younger than 6-months-old
vacc_child_parent_6mto2	6 months to <2 years old	vacc_child_parent_6mto2: 6 months- to 2-years-old
vacc_child_parent_2to4	2 to 4 years old	vacc_child_parent_2to4: 2- to 4-years-old
vacc_child_parent_5to11	5 to 11 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_4=0 or 99]	vacc_child_parent_5to11: 5- to 11-years-old
vacc_child_parent_12to15	12 to 15 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_5=0 or 99]	vacc_child_parent_12to15: 12- to 15-years-old
vacc_child_parent_16to17	16 to 17 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_6=0 or 99]	vacc_child_parent_16to17: 16- to 17-years-old

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 #: Q18

Question Type: Single punch grid

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child_vaccine_concern. How concerned are you about your child(ren) in the following age groups having any side effects from 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_vaccine_concern: Concern about child(ren)’s vaccine risk

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
child_vaccine_concern_1	Younger than 6 months old	child_vaccine_concern_1: Younger than 6 months old
child_vaccine_concern_2	6 months to <2 years old	child_vaccine_concern_2: 6 months to <2 years old
child_vaccine_concern_3	2 to 4 years old	child_vaccine_concern_3: 2 to 4 years old
child_vaccine_concern_4	5 to 11 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_4=0 or 99]	child_vaccine_concern_4: 5 to 11 years old
child_vaccine_concern_5	12 to 15 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_5=0 or 99]	child_vaccine_concern_5: 12 to 15 years old
child_vaccine_concern_6	16 to 17 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_6=0 or 99]	child_vaccine_concern_6: 16 to 17 years old

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

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Item #: Q19
Question Type: Single punch grid 

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school_measures. Thinking about what’s currently happening at your youngest child’s daycare or school, please respond to the following statements.

My child’s daycare or school…

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
school_measures_1	…requires students to wear masks.	school_measures_1: Student mask requirement
school_measures_2	…requires teachers/staff to wear masks.	school_measures_2: Teacher/staff mask requirement
school_measures_3	…recommends that unvaccinated students wear masks.	school_measures_3: Unvaccinated student mask requirement
school_measures_4	…recommends that unvaccinated teachers/staff wear masks.	school_measures_4: Unvaccinated teacher/staff mask requirement
school_measures_5	…distributes at-home COVID tests for students.	school_measures_5: Distributes at-home COVID tests
school_measures_6	…has social distancing measures in place, such as keeping desks spaced 6 feet away from each other or placing plastic shields between desks.	school_measures_6: Social distancing measures
school_measures_7	…lets parents know when their children might have been exposed to someone with COVID at school.	school_measures_7: Contact tracing

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes
99	I don’t know
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q20
Question Type: Single punch grid 

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job_time_off. Thinking about your current employer, please answer the following questions.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
job_time_off_1	My employer offers paid time off to get a COVID vaccine or booster.	job_time_off_1: PTO for vax/booster
job_time_off_2	My employer offers unpaid time off to get a COVID vaccine or booster.	job_time_off_2: UPTO for vax/booster
job_time_off_3	My employer offers paid time off to recover from potential side effects after getting a COVID vaccine or booster.	job_time_off_3: PTO for side effects
job_time_off_4	My employer offers unpaid time off to recover from potential side effects after getting a COVID vaccine or booster.	job_time_off_4: UPTO for side effects
job_time_off_5	My employer offers paid time off to recover if I get COVID.	job_time_off_5: PTO for COVID recovery
job_time_off_6	My employer offers unpaid time off to recover if I get COVID.	job_time_off_6: UPTO for COVID recovery
job_time_off_7	My employer offers paid time off so I can take care of loved ones (like children, spouse, or parents) if they get COVID.	job_time_off_7: PTO for family COVID care
job_time_off_8	My employer offers unpaid time off so I can take care of loved ones (like children, spouse, or parents) if they get COVID.	job_time_off_8: UPTO for family COVID care

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes
99	I don’t know
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q21
Question Type: Single punch grid 

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job_safety. Thinking about your current employer, please answer the following questions.

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
job_safety_1	My workplace is taking appropriate precautions to keep employees safe from COVID.	job_safety_1: Appropriate precautions
job_safety_2	My workplace requires employees to get tested for COVID regularly (such as once a week).	job_safety_2: Regular COVID testing
job_safety_3	My workplace requires employees to wear masks while at work.	job_safety_3: Wear masks at work
job_safety_4	My workplace requires employees to stay home or work remotely if they test positive for COVID.	job_safety_4: Stay home or work remotely if positive
job_safety_5	My workplace has social distancing measures in place, like keeping workstations 6 feet apart or placing plastic shields between workstations.	job_safety_5: Social distancing measures
job_safety_6	My workplace notifies employees if a coworker tests positive for COVID and other employees may have been exposed.	job_safety_6: Contact tracing

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes
98	Not applicable
99	I don’t know
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q22

Question Type: Single punch grid

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ahtests. Please select “True,” “False,” or “I don’t know” for each statement below.

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ahtests_1	A few months ago, the U.S. government began providing every American household 1 set of 4 free at-home COVID tests.	ahtests_1: True – First set of tests
ahtests_2	Recently, the U.S. government started providing every American household a 2nd set of 4 free at-home COVID tests.	ahtests_2: True – Second set of tests
ahtests_3	Two sets of free at-home COVID tests are being provided by the U.S. government, but only if at least one member of the household has health insurance.	ahtests_3: False – Household member needs insurance
ahtests_4	If you have health insurance through an employer or Marketplace, your insurance will pay you back for 8 at-⁠home tests each month for each person on your plan.	ahtests_4: True – Additional tests provided by insurance
ahtests_5	At-⁠home tests are available for sale at pharmacies and other retailers around the country.	ahtests_5: True – At-home tests available at retailers

Value	Value Label
1	True
2	False
99	I don’t know
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q23-Q24

Question Type: Single punch grid

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ahtests_use. At-home COVID tests, also referred to as self-tests or over-the-counter (OTC) tests, are rapid antigen tests that provide results within 30 mins (no lab drop-off required or telehealth monitoring).

Since January 1 2022, in which of the following situations have you used an at-home COVID test?

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ahtests_use_1	After being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID.	ahtests_use_1: After being exposed to positive case
ahtests_use_2	After being exposed to someone who I suspect had COVID.	ahtests_use_2: After being exposed to suspected case
ahtests_use_3	After having COVID-like symptoms.	ahtests_use_3: After having symptoms
ahtests_use_4	Before visiting friends or family who are at high-risk from COVID, even if I had no COVID-like symptoms at the time.	ahtests_use_4: Before visiting high-risk people
ahtests_use_5	To fulfill a testing requirement for travel.	ahtests_use_5: Travel requirement
ahtests_use_6	To fulfill a testing requirement to attend a concert, sports game, festival, or other event.	ahtests_use_6: Event requirement
ahtests_use_7	To fulfill a job-related testing requirement.	ahtests_use_7: Job requirement
ahtests_use_8	Before visiting friends or family who are unvaccinated.	ahtests_use_8: Before visiting unvaccinated people
ahtests_use_9	Before visiting any friends or family, regardless of vaccination status.	ahtests_use_9: Before visiting anyone
ahtests_use_10	For peace of mind.	ahtests_use_10: Peace of mind

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes
98	Not applicable
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q25
Question Type: Single punch grid 

// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.”// 
ptn_w54. We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19 vaccines or boosters.

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 or boosters.”

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w54_1	Like many other vaccines, COVID vaccines may need boosting to keep them working well for a longer time, especially against new and highly contagious variants.	ptn_w54_1: Many vaccines need boosting
ptn_w54_2	Getting vaccinated and boosted helps protect you from serious illness from COVID, so you don’t have to miss out on seeing friends and family, going to work or class, and attending events.	ptn_w54_2: Not miss out
ptn_w54_3	Studies continue to show that boosters provide extra protection against COVID infection and hospitalization.	ptn_w54_3: Booster is extra protection
ptn_w54_4	If you’re vaccinated, a booster can double your protection against hospitalization from COVID.	ptn_w54_4: Booster is double protection
ptn_w54_5	Risks for heart-related diseases can be much higher for people who have had COVID regardless of their age, race, sex, or other cardiovascular risk factors.	ptn_w54_5: Heart-related diseases

  

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

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