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 73)

Note: The questions below are the proposed questions for the 73^rd 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. We will be fielding questions about HHS and CDC trust, routine childhood vaccines, and chronic conditions.

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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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	I am not familiar with HHS
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

  

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Item #: Q2  

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	I am not familiar with the CDC
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

  

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Item #: Q3

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 #: Q4

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 #: Q5

Question Type: Dropdown menu

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fully_vacc_date2: Approximately when did you receive your final COVID-19 vaccine dose? Final vaccine dose refers to either the second dose of the Pfizer, Moderna, or Novavax 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 exact date, give your best guess.

Variable Label: fully_vacc_date2: Date of vaccination

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

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Item #: Q6

Question Type: Single punch

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booster_uptake4: U.S. health officials and medical experts now recommend COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. Have you received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot?

Variable Label: booster_uptake4: Booster uptake – April 2022 guidance

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes, I have received 1 booster shot
2	Yes, I have received 2 booster shots
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q7

Question Type: Single punch

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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_uptake4: 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 #: Q8

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 #: Q9

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 #: Q10

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 #: Q11

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 #: Q12

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.

*Children ages 6 months–4 years old who received a Pfizer vaccine have 3 doses included in their vaccine series. Children ages 5–17 years old who received a Pfizer vaccine, or children of any age who received a Moderna vaccine, have 2 doses included in their vaccine series. 

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
child_vaxxed_2_2	6 months to <2 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent=2]	child_vaxxed_2_2: 6 months to <2 years old
child_vaxxed_2_3	2 to 4 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent=3]	child_vaxxed_2_3: 2 to 4 years old
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, has started but not yet finished their vaccine series.*
2	Yes, has received all of the required shots in their vaccine series.*
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q13

Question Type: Single punch grid

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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 Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
child_boosted_4	5 to 11 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_4=2]	child_boosted_4: 5 to 11 years old
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 #: Q14

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.

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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
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Item #: Q15

Question Type: Single punch grid

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vacc_child_parent: COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized for children as young as 6 months old. How likely are you to get your child(ren) in the following age group(s) vaccinated? [PIPE TEXT IF parent=1: If a vaccine was authorized and available for children younger than 6 months old, how likely would you be to get your child under 6 months old vaccinated?]

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

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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 [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_2=0 or -99]	vacc_child_parent_6mto2: 6 months- to 2-years-old
vacc_child_parent_2to4	2 to 4 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_3=0 or -99]	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 #: Q16

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.

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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 [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_2=0 or -99]	child_vaccine_concern_2: 6 months to <2 years old
child_vaccine_concern_3	2 to 4 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_3=0 or -99]	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 #: Q17

Question Type: Single punch grid

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all_vax: The next few questions are about routine childhood vaccinations, other than the COVID-19 vaccine. Examples of routine childhood vaccinations include MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), and hepatitis.

Thinking about vaccines other than the COVID-19 vaccine, are your child(ren) in the following age groups up to date on all recommended childhood vaccines?

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
all_vax_1	Younger than 6 months old	all_vax_1: <6 months
all_vax_2	6 months to <2 years old	all_vax_2: 6 mo to <2yo
all_vax_3	2 to 4 years old	all_vax_3: 2 to 4yo
all_vax_4	5 to 11 years old	all_vax_4: 5 to 11yo
all_vax_5	12 to 17 years old	all_vax_5: 12 to 17yo

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes
98	Not sure
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q18

Question Type: Single punch grid

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routine_vax: Please respond to the following statements about routine childhood vaccinations.

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Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
routine_vax_1	Before the COVID-19 pandemic, my child(ren) received all routine vaccinations as recommended by their pediatrician.	routine_vax_1: Before pandemic
routine_vax_2	My child(ren) fell behind in their routine vaccinations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.	routine_vax_2: Fell behind
routine_vax_3	My child(ren) typically receives an annual flu vaccine.	routine_vax_3: Flu vaccine
routine_vax_4	In the future, my child(ren) will receive all routine vaccinations recommended by their pediatrician.	routine_vax_4: Future vaccines

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes
98	Not sure
99	Not applicable
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q19

Question Type: Single punch

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change_vax: How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed your plans to get your child(ren) routine childhood vaccines, if at all?

The COVID-19 pandemic has…

Value	Value Label
1	Made me less likely to get my child(ren) routine childhood vaccines
2	Not changed my plans around getting my child(ren) routine childhood vaccines
3	Made me more likely to get my child(ren) routine childhood vaccines
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

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Item #: Q20

Question Type: Single punch

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kid_import: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

The COVID-19 pandemic has helped me understand the importance of keeping my children up to date on routine vaccinations.

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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chronic_cond: Do you currently have any of the following health conditions?

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
chronic_cond_cancer	Cancer	chronic_cond_cancer: Cancer
chronic_cond_diabetes	Diabetes	chonic_cond_diabetes: Diabetes
chronic_cond_heart	Heart disease (including high blood pressure)	chronic_cond_heart: Heart disease
chronic_cond_kidney	Kidney disease	chronic_cond_kidney: Kidney disease
chronic_cond_lung	Lung disease	chronic_cond_lung: Lung disease

Value	Value Label
0	No
1	Yes
-99	Refused

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Item #: Q21
Question Type: Single punch grid  

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ptn_w73_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: 

Nine out of 10 COVID deaths in the U.S. have been in people 50 and older. Boosters are your best protection against death from COVID.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w73_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 or boosters.	ptn_w73_share_1: Would share message
ptn_w73_motiv_1	This message is a convincing reason to get a COVID-19 booster.	ptn_w73_effect_1: Reason to get booster
ptn_w73_diff_1	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_w73_diff_1: Difficult to understand
ptn_w73_believ_1	This message was believable.	ptn_w73_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_w73_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: 

If you’re 50+, you’re 4X more likely to die from COVID than someone under 40. For the best protection, get a booster today.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w73_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 or boosters.	ptn_w73_share_2: Would share message
ptn_w73_motiv_2	This message is a convincing reason to get a COVID-19 booster.	ptn_w73_effect_2: Reason to get booster
ptn_w73_diff_2	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_w73_diff_2: Difficult to understand
ptn_w73_believ_2	This message was believable.	ptn_w73_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_w73_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: 

If you’re 50+, you’re 4X more likely to die from COVID—and if you have a condition like heart disease or diabetes, your risk is even higher. Get a booster today for the best protection.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w73_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 or boosters.	ptn_w73_share_3: Would share message
ptn_w73_motiv_3	This message is a convincing reason to get a COVID-19 booster.	ptn_w73_effect_3: Reason to get booster
ptn_w73_diff_3	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_w73_diff_3: Difficult to understand
ptn_w73_believ_3	This message was believable.	ptn_w73_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_w73_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: 

If you’re 50+, you’re 3X more likely to need hospital care if you get COVID. Boosters are the best protection against COVID hospitalization.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w73_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 or boosters.	ptn_w73_share_4: Would share message
ptn_w73_motiv_4	This message is a convincing reason to get a COVID-19 booster.	ptn_w73_effect_4: Reason to get booster
ptn_w73_diff_4	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_w73_diff_4: Difficult to understand
ptn_w73_believ_4	This message was believable.	ptn_w73_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_w73_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: 

People 50+ are much more likely to die from COVID than younger adults—and if you’re Native American, Black, or Latino, your risk is even higher. Boosters are your best protection.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
ptn_w73_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 or boosters.	ptn_w73_share_5: Would share message
ptn_w73_motiv_5	This message is a convincing reason to get a COVID-19 booster.	ptn_w73_effect_5: Reason to get booster
ptn_w73_diff_5	This message was difficult to understand.	ptn_w73_diff_5: Difficult to understand
ptn_w73_believ_5	This message was believable.	ptn_w73_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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