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 81)

Note: The questions below are the proposed questions for the 81^st 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 this wave only or are being asked again to update data on a variable of interest.

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

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hhs_trust: How much do you trust 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	I am not familiar with HHS
-99	Refused

  

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Item #: Q2  

Question Type: Single punch  

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cdc_trust: How much do you trust 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	I am not familiar with the CDC
-99	Refused

  

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Item #: Q3

Question Type: Text entry

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cdc_trust_oe: In your own words, why do you [PIPE TEXT “trust” if cdc_trust=3/4; “not trust” if cdc_trust=1/2] the CDC for accurate information about COVID-19?

Variable Label: org_distrust_oe: Why don’t trust CDC or HHS

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Item #: Q4

Question Type: Text entry

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hhs_trust_oe: In your own words, why do you [PIPE TEXT “trust” if hhs_trust=3/4; “not trust” if hhs_trust=1/2] HHS for accurate information about COVID-19?

Variable Label: org_trust_oe: Why trust CDC or HHS

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Item #: Q5

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 #: Q6

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
6	Novavax
5	Other
99	I do not remember
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q7

Question Type: Single punch grid

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booster_uptake7: U.S. health officials and medical experts now recommend additional COVID-19 doses after the initial vaccine series (two doses of Pfizer, Moderna, or Novavax; or one dose of Johnson & Johnson).

Boosters are additional doses you may have received after your initial series. Boosters were available from August 2021 to the end of August 2022.

Updated vaccines are COVID-19 vaccines reformulated to better target Omicron variants, sometimes called “updated boosters” or “bivalent boosters.” Updated vaccines became available in early September 2022.

Have you received a COVID-19 vaccine booster or updated vaccine?

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
booster_uptake7_1	I have received one or more booster dose(s) (available August 2021-August 2022)	booster_uptake7_1: Booster
booster_uptake7_2	I have received an updated vaccine (available starting September 2022)	booster_uptake7_2: Updated vaccine

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

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Item #: Q8

Question Type: Dropdown menu

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last_dose: Approximately when did you receive your most recent COVID-19 vaccine, booster, or updated vaccine dose? If you do not remember the exact date, give your best guess.

Variable Label: last_dose: Date of most recent dose

Participants select date from range: December 1, 2020 to present

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Item #: Q9

Question Type: Single punch

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booster_likely_v4: What is the likelihood that you will get an updated COVID-19 vaccine?

Variable Label: booster_likely_v4: updated vaccine uptake likelihood

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 #: Q10

Question Type: Single punch

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boost_when: How soon will you get an updated COVID-19 vaccine?

Variable Label: boost_when: Wait to get vaccinated

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

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Item #: Q11

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 #: Q12

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 #: Q13-14

Question Type: Single punch grid

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

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upvax_access_1	I know if I am eligible to receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine.	upvax_access_1: Eligibility
upvax_access_2	I know how to schedule an appointment to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.	upvax _access_2: Know how to schedule appointment
upvax_access_3	I know where to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.	upvax _access_3: Know where to schedule appointment
upvax_access_4	It would be difficult for me to get an appointment for an updated COVID-19 vaccine that works with my schedule.	upvax _access_4: Difficulty getting appointment
upvax_access_5	It would be difficult for me to find a convenient location to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.	upvax _access_5: Difficulty finding convenient location
upvax_access_6	It would be difficult for me to find transportation to and from an appointment to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.	upvax _access_6: Difficulty with transportation
upvax_access_7	I will get an updated COVID-19 vaccine when I can, but it is not a top priority.	upvax _access_7: Not top priority
upvax_access_8	It would be difficult for me to find enough time to deal with any potential side effects after getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine.	upvax _access_8: Side effects

Value	Value Label
1	Strongly disagree
2	Somewhat disagree
3	Neither agree nor disagree
4	Somewhat agree
5	Strongly agree
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

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upvax_hesitancy: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about updated COVID-19 vaccines?

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
upvax_hesitancy_1	Updated COVID-19 vaccines are unnecessary.	upvax_hesitancy_1: Not necessary
upvax_hesitancy_2	If someone gets COVID, it is basically the same thing as getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine.	upvax_hesitancy_2: Breakthrough same as vax
upvax_hesitancy_3	Although some people benefit from getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine, not everyone needs one.	upvax_hesitancy_3: Some people benefit
upvax_hesitancy_4	I would only get an updated COVID-19 vaccine if I was required to. [SHOW ONLY IF booster_uptake7_2=0 or -99]	upvax_hesitancy_4: Required
upvax_hesitancy_5	There is disagreement in the public health community about whether updated COVID-19 vaccines are necessary.	upvax_hesitancy_5: Disagreement
upvax_hesitancy_6	Updated COVID-19 vaccines are an important tool for preventing COVID infection.	upvax_hesitancy_6: Important for preventing COVID
upvax_hesitancy_7	Updated COVID-19 vaccines are an important tool for preventing severe disease and death from COVID.	upvax_hesitancy_7: Important for severe disease

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

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Item #: Q17
Question Type: Single punch 

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cv_diagnose_8: Have you ever been diagnosed with or tested positive for COVID-19?

Variable Label: cv_diagnose_8: Ever diagnosed with or tested positive for COVID

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes, once
2	Yes, more than once
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q18
Question Type: Single punch 

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sx_severity: How would you describe your COVID-19 symptoms? If you have had COVID-19 more than once, think about your worst experience.

Variable Label: sx_severity: Severity of experienced COVID symptoms

Value	Value Label
1	Asymptomatic/no symptoms
2	Mild symptoms
3	Moderate symptoms
4	Severe symptoms, did not require hospitalization
5	Severe symptoms, required hospitalization
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q19
Question Type: Single punch 

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got_treat: When you had COVID-19, did you try to get any COVID-specific treatment?

COVID-specific treatments include antivirals (Paxlovid, Veklury, Lagevrio) and monoclonal antibodies (Bebtelovimab).

Variable Label: got_treat: sought COVID treatment

Value	Value Label
0	I did not try to get COVID-specific treatment
1	I tried to get COVID-specific treatment, but was not able to get it
2	I was able to get COVID-specific treatment
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q20
Question Type: Single punch grid  

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vax_cost2: COVID-19 vaccines and updated vaccines are currently free for everyone in the United States, whether they have insurance or not. Thinking about this, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
vax_cost2_1	I would be more likely to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine now if I knew that they would not be free at some point in the future. [SHOW ONLY IF booster_uptake7_2=0]	vax_cost2_1: More likely to get booster
vax_cost2_2	I would be less likely to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine if I had to pay for it. [SHOW ONLY IF booster_uptake7_2=0]	vax_cost2_2: Less likely to get booster
vax_cost2_3	I would be more likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine now if I knew that vaccines would not be free at some point in the future. [SHOW ONLY IF beh1_cet_r=0]	vax_cost2_3: More likely to get vaccine
vax_cost2_4	I would be less likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine if I had to pay for it. [SHOW ONLY IF beh1_cet_r=0]	vax_cost2_4: Less likely to get vaccine
vax_cost2_5	I am worried that I will not be able to afford updated COVID-19 vaccines if they are not free in the future. [SHOW ONLY IF booster_uptake7_2=0]	vax_cost2_5: Booster affordability

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

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Item #: Q21
Question Type: Single punch grid  

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ptn_w81_1: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19 vaccines or boosters. 

 

For the below message, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements: 

During the winter months, viruses including COVID-19 spread more easily. The updated COVID-19 vaccine is important this winter because it targets the highly contagious Omicron variant.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w81_share_1	I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 vaccines.	ptn_w81_share_1: Would share message
ptn_w81_motiv_1	This message is a convincing reason to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.	ptn_w81_effect_1: Reason to get vax
ptn_w81_diff_1	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_w81_diff_1: Difficult to understand
ptn_w81_believ_1	This message was believable.	ptn_w81_believ_1: Believable

   

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 #: Q22
Question Type: Single punch grid  

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ptn_w81_2: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19 vaccines or boosters. 

 

For the below message, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements: 

Updated vaccines provide broad protection against COVID and extra protection against the current Omicron strains.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w81_share_2	I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 vaccines.	ptn_w81_share_2: Would share message
ptn_w81_motiv_2	This message is a convincing reason to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.	ptn_w81_effect_2: Reason to get vax
ptn_w81_diff_2	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_w81_diff_2: Difficult to understand
ptn_w81_believ_2	This message was believable.	ptn_w81_believ_2: Believable

   

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 #: Q23
Question Type: Single punch grid  

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ptn_w81_3: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19 vaccines or boosters. 

 

For the below message, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements: 

There have been more hospitalizations from the Omicron variant than from any other variant.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w81_share_3	I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 vaccines.	ptn_w81_share_3: Would share message
ptn_w81_motiv_3	This message is a convincing reason to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.	ptn_w81_effect_3: Reason to get vax
ptn_w81_diff_3	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_w81_diff_3: Difficult to understand
ptn_w81_believ_3	This message was believable.	ptn_w81_believ_3: Believable

   

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 #: Q24
Question Type: Single punch grid  

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ptn_w81_4: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19 vaccines or boosters. 

 

For the below message, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements: 

Omicron is infecting tens of thousands of people in the United States every day-- updated COVID vaccines can help keep you from being one of them.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w81_share_4	I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 vaccines.	ptn_w81_share_4: Would share message
ptn_w81_motiv_4	This message is a convincing reason to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.	ptn_w81_effect_4: Reason to get vax
ptn_w81_diff_4	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_w81_diff_4: Difficult to understand
ptn_w81_believ_4	This message was believable.	ptn_w81_believ_4: Believable

   

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 #: Q25
Question Type: Single punch grid  

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ptn_w81_5: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19 vaccines or boosters. 

 

For the below message, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements: 

Children can get very sick from COVID. Since the beginning of the pandemic, more than 3 million children under 5 have been diagnosed with COVID and over 500 children under 5 have died.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w81_share_5	I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 vaccines.	ptn_w81_share_5: Would share message
ptn_w81_motiv_5	This message is a convincing reason to get a COVID-19 vaccine for a child.	ptn_w81_effect_5: Reason to get vax
ptn_w81_diff_5	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_w81_diff_5: Difficult to understand
ptn_w81_believ_5	This message was believable.	ptn_w81_believ_5: Believable

   

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

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