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2011

 

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Questionnaire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


December 4, 2010

 


Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

2011 Questionnaire

 

Table of Contents

 

Table of Contents. 2

Interviewer’s Script 4

Core Sections. 6

Section 1: Health Status. 6

Section 2: Healthy Days — Health-Related Quality of Life. 6

Section 3: Health Care Access. 7

Section 4: Hypertension Awareness. 8

Section 5: Cholesterol Awareness. 8

Section 6: Chronic Health Conditions. 9

Section 7: Tobacco Use. 12

Section 8: Demographics. 14

Section 9: Fruits and Vegetables. 19

Section 10: Exercise (Physical Activity) 23

Section 11: Disability. 25

Section 12: Arthritis Burden. 25

Section 13: Seatbelt Use. 27

Section 14: Immunization. 27

Section 15: Alcohol Consumption. 28

Section 16: HIV/AIDS. 29

Closing/Transition Statement 29

Optional Modules. 31

Module 1: Pre-Diabetes. 31

Module 2: Diabetes. 31

Module 5: Preconception Health/Family Planning. 35

Module 9: Cardiovascular Health. 43

Module 10: Actions to Control High Blood Pressure. 44

Module 16: Secondhand Smoke. 56

Module 32: Random Child Selection. 82

Module 33: Childhood Asthma Prevalence. 84

Module 34: Child Immunization (Influenza) 84

 

 


Core Sections

 

Section 1: Health Status

 

1.1                   Would you say that in general your health is—?

                                                                                                                                                                       

                        Please read:

 

                        1          Excellent

                        2          Very good

                        3          Good

                        4          Fair

 

                        Or

 

                        5          Poor

 

                        Do not read:

 

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

 

Section 2: Healthy Days — Health-Related Quality of Life

 

2.1                   Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for

                        how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good?      

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

                        _  _      Number of days

                        8  8      None

                        7  7      Don’t know / Not sure

                        9  9      Refused

 

 


2.2                   Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems

                        with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not

                        good?

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

                        _  _      Number of days

                        8  8      None                            [If Q2.1 and Q2.2 = 88 (None), go to next section]

                        7  7      Don’t know / Not sure

                        9  9      Refused           

 

 

2.3                   During the past 30 days, for about how many days did poor physical or mental health

                        keep you from doing your usual activities, such as self-care, work, or recreation?

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

                        _  _      Number of days

                        8  8      None

                        7  7      Don’t know / Not sure

                        9  9      Refused

 

Section 3: Health Care Access

3.1                     Do you have any kind of health care coverage, including health insurance, prepaid plans

                        such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare or Indian Health Services?                                   

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

3.2                   Do you have one person you think of as your personal doctor or health care provider?

                       

            If “No,” ask: “Is there more than one, or is there no person who you think of as your personal doctor or health care provider?”

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

                        1          Yes, only one

                        2          More than one

                        3          No

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

                      

3.3                   Was there a time in the past 12 months when you needed to see a doctor but could not

                        because of cost?

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

3.4                   About how long has it been since you last visited a doctor for a routine checkup? A routine checkup is a general physical exam, not an exam for a specific injury, illness, or condition.     

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

                        1          Within past year (anytime less than 12 months ago)

                                    2          Within past 2 years (1 year but less than 2 years ago)

                        3          Within past 5 years (2 years but less than 5 years ago)

                        4          5 or more years ago

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        8          Never

                        9          Refused

 

 

Section 4: Hypertension Awareness

 

4.1                   Have you EVER been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you have

                        high blood pressure?                                                                                        

 

Read only if necessary:  By “other health professional” we mean a nurse practitioner, a physician’s assistant, or some other licensed health professional.

 

If “Yes” and respondent is female, ask: “Was this only when you were pregnant?”

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          Yes, but female told only during pregnancy        [Go to next section]

                        3          No                                                                    [Go to next section]

                                    4          Told borderline high or pre-hypertensive            [Go to next section]

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure                                        [Go to next section]

                        9          Refused                                                            [Go to next section]

 

 

4.2                   Are you currently taking medicine for your high blood pressure?            

 

                                               

                        1         Yes

                        2         No        

                        7         Don’t know / Not sure

                        9         Refused

 

 

Section 5: Cholesterol Awareness

 

5.1                   Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood.  Have you EVER had your             blood cholesterol checked?                                                                                          

 

 

            1          Yes

            2          No                                [Go to next section]

            7          Don’t know / Not sure    [Go to next section]

            9          Refused                        [Go to next section]

 

 

5.2                   About how long has it been since you last had your blood cholesterol checked?

 

                                                                                               

            Read only if necessary:

 

            1          Within the past year (anytime less than 12 months ago)

            2          Within the past 2 years (1 year but less than 2 years ago)

            3          Within the past 5 years (2 years but less than 5 years ago)

            4          5 or more years ago

 

           

Do not read:

 

            7          Don’t know / Not sure

            9          Refused

 

 

5.3                   Have you EVER been told by a doctor, nurse or other health professional that your blood                cholesterol is high?

 

 

                        1          Yes                                                                                                     

                        2          No

            7          Don’t know / Not sure

            9          Refused

 

 

Section 6: Chronic Health Conditions

 

Now I would like to ask you some questions about general health conditions.

 

Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional EVER told you that you had any of the following? For each, tell me “Yes,” “No,” or you’re “Not sure.”

 

6.1                   (Ever told) you that you had a heart attack also called a myocardial infarction?

 

1          Yes

2          No

7          Don’t know / Not sure

9          Refused 

 

 

6.2                   (Ever told) you had angina or coronary heart disease?

 

1          Yes

2          No

7          Don’t know / Not sure

9          Refused 

6.3                   (Ever told) you had a stroke?

                 

1          Yes

2          No

7          Don’t know / Not sure

9          Refused 

 

 

6.4                   (Ever told) you had asthma?

 

 

                                                1          Yes

                                                2          No                                [Go to Q6.6]

                                                7          Don’t know / Not sure    [Go to Q6.6]

                                                9          Refused                        [Go to Q6.6]

 

 

6.5                   Do you still have asthma?

 

 

1          Yes

2          No

7          Don’t know / Not sure

9          Refused 

 

 

6.6                   (Ever told) you had skin cancer?

 

 

1          Yes

2          No

7          Don’t know / Not sure

9          Refused 

 

 

6.7                   (Ever told) you had any other types of cancer?

 

                 

1          Yes

2          No

7          Don’t know / Not sure

9          Refused 

 

 


6.8                   (Ever told) you have (COPD) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema or chronic bronchitis?

 

1          Yes

2          No

7          Don’t know / Not sure

9          Refused 

 

 

6.9                   (Ever told) you have some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia?

 

1          Yes

2          No

7          Don’t know / Not sure

                                    9          Refused

 

 

6.10                  (Ever told) you have a depressive disorder (including depression, major depression, dysthymia, or minor depression)?

 

 

1          Yes

2          No

7          Don’t know / Not sure

9          Refused 

 

 

6.11                  (Ever told) you have kidney disease?  Do NOT include kidney stones, bladder infection or incontinence.

 

INTERVIEWER NOTE: Incontinence is not being able to control urine flow.

 

1          Yes

2          No

7          Don’t know / Not sure

9          Refused 

 

 

6.12                  (Ever told) you have vision or eye problems?

 

1          Yes

2          No

3          Respondent is blind

7          Don’t know / Not sure

9          Refused 

 

 

6.13                  (Ever told) you have diabetes?                                                                             

 

If “Yes” and respondent is female, ask: “Was this only when you were pregnant?”

 

If respondent says pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes, use response code 4.

 

                                    1          Yes

                                    2          Yes, but female told only during pregnancy

                                    3          No

                                    4          No, pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes

                                    7          Don’t know / Not sure

                                    9          Refused

 

 

Section 7: Tobacco Use

 

7.1                   Have you smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your entire life?

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

                        NOTE: 5 packs = 100 cigarettes

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No                                [Go to Q7.5]

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure    [Go to Q7.5]

                        9          Refused                        [Go to Q7.5]    

 

 

7.2                   Do you now smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

                        1          Every day

                        2          Some days

                        3          Not at all                       [Go to Q7.4]    

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure    [Go to Q7.5]

                        9          Refused                        [Go to Q7.5]

 

 

7.3                   During the past 12 months, have you stopped smoking for one day or longer because you were trying to quit smoking?

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

                        1          Yes                              [Go to Q7.5]

                        2          No                                [Go to Q7.5]

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure    [Go to Q7.5]

                        9          Refused                        [Go to Q7.5]

 

 

 

7.4                   How long has it been since you last smoked a cigarette, even one or two puffs?

 

 

                        0 1       Within the past month (less than 1 month ago)

                        0 2       Within the past 3 months (1 month but less than 3 months ago)

                        0 3       Within the past 6 months (3 months but less than 6 months ago)

                        0 4       Within the past year (6 months but less than 1 year ago)

                        0 5       Within the past 5 years (1 year but less than 5 years ago)

                        0 6       Within the past 10 years (5 years but less than 10 years ago)

                        0 7       10 years or more

                        0 8       Never smoked regularly

                        7 7       Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9       Refused

 

 

7.5                   Do you currently use chewing tobacco, snuff, or snus every day, some days, or not at all?

 

                        Snus (rhymes with ‘goose’)

 

            NOTE:  Snus (Swedish for snuff) is a moist smokeless tobacco, usually sold in small pouches that are placed under the lip against the gum.

                       

                        1          Every day

                        2          Some days

                        3          Not at all

 

                        Do not read:

 

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

Section 8: Demographics

 

 

8.1                   What is your age?

                                                                                                                       

                       

                        _  _      Code age in years

                        0  7      Don’t know / Not sure

                        0  9      Refused

 

 

8.2                   Are you Hispanic or Latino?

                                                                                                                                                                       

                        1          Yes

                        2          No

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

 

 

8.3                   Which one or more of the following would you say is your race? 

 

                        (Check all that apply) 

 

                        Please read:

 

                        1          White 

                        2          Black or African American

                        3          Asian

                        4          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

                        5          American Indian or Alaska Native

 

                                    Or

 

                        6          Other [specify]______________

                       

                        Do not read:

 

                        8          No additional choices

                                    7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

8.4                   Which one of these groups would you say best represents your race?

                                                                                                                                                                       

                        Please read:

 

                        1          White 

                        2          Black or African American

                        3          Asian

                        4          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

                        5          American Indian or Alaska Native

 

                                    Or

 

                        6          Other [specify]______________

                       

                        Do not read:

 

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

8.5                   Have you ever served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces, either in                         the regular military or in a National Guard or military reserve unit? Active duty does not include training for the Reserves or National Guard, but DOES include activation, for example, for the Persian Gulf War.

 

                                    1          Yes

                        2          No

                       

                        Do not read:

 

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

8.6                   Are you…?

 

                        Please read:

 

                        1          Married

                        2          Divorced

                        3          Widowed

                        4          Separated

                        5          Never married

 

                        Or

 

                        6          A member of an unmarried couple

 

                        Do not read:

 

                        9          Refused

 

 

8.7                   How many children less than 18 years of age live in your household?

 

                                    _  _      Number of children

                                    8  8      None

                                    9  9      Refused

 

 

8.8                   What is the highest grade or year of school you completed?

 

                                    Read only if necessary:

 

                        1          Never attended school or only attended kindergarten

                        2          Grades 1 through 8 (Elementary)

                                    3          Grades 9 through 11 (Some high school)

                        4          Grade 12 or GED (High school graduate)

                        5          College 1 year to 3 years (Some college or technical school)

                        6          College 4 years or more (College graduate)

 

                                    Do not read:

 

                        9          Refused

 

 

8.9                   Are you currently…?

                                    Please read:

 

                        1          Employed for wages

                        2          Self-employed

                        3          Out of work for more than 1 year

                        4          Out of work for less than 1 year

                        5          A Homemaker

                        6          A Student

                        7          Retired

 

                        Or

 

                        8          Unable to work

 

                        Do not read:

 

                        9          Refused

 

 

8.10                  Is your annual household income from all sources—

 

 

                        If respondent refuses at ANY income level, code ‘99’ (Refused)

 

                                    Read only if necessary:

 

                        0 4       Less than $25,000         If “no,” ask 05; if “yes,” ask 03

                                                ($20,000 to less than $25,000)

 

                        0 3       Less than $20,000         If “no,” code 04; if “yes,” ask 02

                                                ($15,000 to less than $20,000)

 

                        0 2       Less than $15,000         If “no,” code 03; if “yes,” ask 01

                                                ($10,000 to less than $15,000)

 

                        0 1       Less than $10,000         If “no,” code 02

 

                        0 5       Less than $35,000         If “no,” ask 06

                                                ($25,000 to less than $35,000)

 

                        0 6       Less than $50,000         If “no,” ask 07

                                                ($35,000 to less than $50,000)

 

                        0 7       Less than $75,000         If “no,” code 08

                                                ($50,000 to less than $75,000)

 

                        0 8       $75,000 or more

 

                                    Do not read:

 

                        7 7       Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9       Refused

 

 

8.11                              About how much do you weigh without shoes?

 

                                    Round fractions up

 

                                     _  _  _  _          Weight

                                    (pounds/kilograms)

                                    7  7  7  7           Don’t know / Not sure   

                                    9  9  9  9           Refused

 

 

8.12                  About how tall are you without shoes?

 

 

                        NOTE: If respondent answers in metrics, put “9” in column 130.     

 

                        Round fractions down

 

                        _ _ / _ _            Height

                        (f t / inches/meters/centimeters)

                        7 7/ 7 7             Don’t know / Not sure

                                    9 9/ 9 9             Refused

 

 

8.13                              What county do you live in?

 

                        _  _  _      ANSI County Code (formerly FIPS county code)

                        7  7  7      Don’t know / Not sure

                        9  9  9      Refused

                       

 

8.14                  What is the ZIP Code where you live?                                                              

 

 

                        _  _ _ _ _          ZIP Code

                        7 7 7 7 7           Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9 9 9 9           Refused

 

 

8.15                  Do you have more than one telephone number in your household?  Do not include

                        cell phones or numbers that are only used by a computer or fax machine.

 

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No                                [Go to Q8.17]

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure    [Go to Q8.17]

                        9          Refused                        [Go to Q8.17]

 

 

8.16                              How many of these telephone numbers are residential numbers?

 

 

                        _          Residential telephone numbers [6 = 6 or more]

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused           

 

 

 

8.17                  Do you have a cell phone for personal use? Please include cell phones used for both                  business and personal use.

 

 

                        1          Yes                              [Go to Q8.19]

                        2          No

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

8.18                  Do you share a cell phone for personal use (at least one-third of the time) with other                                     adults?

 

 

 

                        1          Yes                              [Go to Q8.20]

                        2          No                                [Go to Q8.21]

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure    [Go to Q8.21]

                        9          Refused                        [Go to Q8.21]

 

 

8.19                  Do you usually share this cell phone (at least one-third of the time) with any other                         adults?

 

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

8.20                  Thinking about all the phone calls that you receive on your landline and cell phone, what percent, between 0 and 100, are received on your cell phone?

 

 

                        _ _ _     Enter percent (1 to 100)

                        8 8 8     Zero

                        7 7 7     Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9 9     Refused

 

 

8.21                  Do you own or rent your home?

 

 

                        1          Own

                        2          Rent

                        3          Other arrangement

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

8.22                  Indicate sex of respondent.  Ask only if necessary.

 

                        1          Male                 [Go to next section]

            2           Female                        [If respondent is 45 years old or older, go to next section]

 

 

8.23                              To your knowledge, are you now pregnant?

 

 

                        1          Yes                             

                        2          No

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

Section 9: Fruits and Vegetables

9.1                   During the past month, how many times per day, week or month did you drink 100% PURE fruit juices? Do not include fruit-flavored drinks with added sugar or fruit juice you

                        made at home and added sugar to. Only include 100% juice.

 

 

 

                        1 _ _     Per day

                        2 _ _     Per week

                        3 _ _    Per month

                                    5 5 5     Never

                        7 7 7     Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9 9     Refused

 

9.2                   During the past month, not counting juice, how many times per day, week, or month did you eat fruit? Count fresh, frozen, or canned fruit

 

 

                        1 _ _     Per day

                        2 _ _     Per week

                        3 _ _    Per month

                                    5 5 5     Never

                        7 7 7     Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9 9     Refused

 

9.3                   During the past month, how many times per day, week, or month did you eat cooked or                     canned beans, such as refried, baked, black, garbanzo beans, beans in soup, soybeans, edamame, tofu or lentils. Do NOT include long green beans.

 

 

                        1 _ _     Per day

                        2 _ _     Per week

                        3 _ _    Per month

                                    5 5 5     Never

                        7 7 7     Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9 9     Refused

 

9.4                   During the past month, how many times per day, week, or month did you eat dark green vegetables for example broccoli or dark leafy greens including romaine, chard, collard greens or spinach?

 

 

                        1 _ _     Per day

                        2 _ _     Per week

                        3 _ _    Per month

                                    5 5 5     Never

                        7 7 7     Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9 9     Refused

 

 

9.5                   During the past month, how many times per day, week, or month did you eat orange-           

                        colored vegetables such as sweet potatoes, pumpkin, winter squash, or carrots?

 

                        1 _ _     Per day

                        2 _ _     Per week

                        3 _ _    Per month

                                    5 5 5     Never

                        7 7 7     Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9 9     Refused

 

 

9.6                   Not counting what you just told me about, during the past month, about how many times per day, week, or month did you eat OTHER vegetables? Examples of other vegetables include tomatoes, tomato juice or V-8 juice, corn, eggplant, peas, lettuce, cabbage, and white potatoes that are not fried such as baked or mashed potatoes.

 

 

                        1 _ _     Per day

                        2 _ _     Per week

                        3 _ _    Per month

                                    5 5 5     Never

                        7 7 7     Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9 9     Refused

 

Section 10: Exercise (Physical Activity)

10.1                  During the past month, other than your regular job, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise?

 

                       

                        1          Yes                 

                        2          No                                [Go to Q10.8]

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure    [Go to Q10.8]

                                    9          Refused                        [Go to Q10.8]

 

 

10.2.                             What type of physical activity or exercise did you spend the most time doing during the past month?                                                                                                  (172-173)

 

                        _ _        (Specify)                      [See Coding List A]                                      

                                    7 7       Don’t know / Not Sure   [Go to Q10.8]

9 9       Refused                        [Go to Q10.8]

 

 

10.3                  How many times per week or per month did you take part in this activity during the past month?     

 

 

                        1_ _      Times per week

                        2_ _      Times per month

                                    7 7 7     Don’t know / Not sure   

                        9 9 9     Refused

 

 

10.4                  And when you took part in this activity, for how many minutes or hours did you usually keep at it?

 

                                    _:_ _     Hours and minutes

                        7 7 7                 Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9 9     Refused 

 

 

10.5                  What other type of physical activity gave you the next most exercise during the past month?

                                                                                                                                                         

                                   

                        _ _        (Specify)                      [See Coding List A]                                                                                    8 8       No other activity                       [Go to Q10.8]

                        7 7       Don’t know / Not Sure   [Go to Q10.8]

                                    9 9       Refused                        [Go to Q10.8]

 

 

10.6                  How many times per week or per month did you take part in this activity during the past month?     

 

 

                        1_ _      Times per week

                        2_ _      Times per month

                                    7 7 7     Don’t know / Not sure   

                        9 9 9     Refused

 

 

10.7                  And when you took part in this activity, for how many minutes or hours did you usually keep at it?

 

 

                                    _:_ _     Hours and minutes

                        7 7 7                 Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9 9     Refused 

 

 

10.8                  During the past month, how many times per week or per month did you do physical                         activities or exercises to STRENGTHEN your muscles? Do NOT count aerobic activities like walking, running, or bicycling. Count activities using your own body weight like yoga,

                        sit-ups or push-ups and those using weight machines, free weights, or elastic bands.

 

                        1_ _      Times per week

                        2_ _      Times per month

                                    8 8 8     Never

                                    7 7 7     Don’t know / Not sure   

                        9 9 9     Refused

 

 

Section 11: Disability

 

 

11.1                  Are you limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems?

 

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No

                        7          Don’t know / Not Sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

11.2                  Do you now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone?

 

                        NOTE: Include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No

                        7          Don’t know / Not Sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

Section 12: Arthritis Burden

 

If Q6.9 = 1 (yes) then continue, else go to next section.

 

12.1                  Are you now limited in any way in any of your usual activities because of arthritis or joint                              symptoms?

                       

                        1          Yes

                        2          No

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

12.2                  In this next question, we are referring to work for pay. Do arthritis or joint symptoms now affect whether you work, the type of work you do, or the amount of work you do?

 

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

12.3                  During the past 30 days, to what extent has your arthritis or joint symptoms interfered          with your normal social activities, such as going shopping, to the movies, or to religious or       social gatherings?

 

                        Please read [1-3]:

 

                        1          A lot

                        2          A little

                        3          Not at all

 

                        Do not read:

 

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

12.4                  Please think about the past 30 days, keeping in mind all of your joint pain or aching and                   whether or not you have taken medication. DURING THE PAST 30 DAYS, how bad was                  your joint pain ON AVERAGE? Please answer on a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 is no pain or              aching and 10 is pain or aching as bad as it can be.

 

 

                        _  _      Enter number [00-10]

7  7      Don’t know / Not sure

9  9      Refused

 

Section 13: Seatbelt Use

 

 

13.1                  How often do you use seat belts when you drive or ride in a car? Would you say—

 

                        Please read:

 

                        1          Always

                        2          Nearly always

                        3          Sometimes

                        4          Seldom

                        5          Never

 

                        Do not read:

 

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        8          Never drive or ride in a car

                        9          Refused

 

Section 14: Immunization

 

14.1                  Now I will ask you questions about seasonal flu vaccine.  There are two ways to get the seasonal flu vaccine, one is a shot in the arm and the other is a spray, mist, or drop in the nose called FluMist™. During the past 12 months, have you had either a seasonal flu shot or a seasonal flu vaccine that was sprayed in your nose?

 

 

                       

                        1          Yes

                        2          No                                [Go to Q14.4]

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure    [Go to Q14.4]

                        9          Refused                        [Go to Q14.4]

 

                                   

14.2                  During what month and year did you receive your most recent flu shot injected into your arm or flu vaccine that was sprayed in your nose?

 

 

                        _ _ / _ _ _ _      Month / Year

                        7 7 / 7 7 7 7      Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9 / 9 9 9 9      Refused

 

 

14.3                  At what kind of place did you get your last flu shot/vaccine?

 

 

                        0 1       A doctor’s office or health maintenance organization (HMO)

                        0 2       A health department

                        0 3       Another type of clinic or health center (Example: a community health center)

                        0 4       A senior, recreation, or community center

                        0 5       A store (Examples: supermarket, drug store)

                        0 6       A hospital (Example: inpatient)

                        0 7       An emergency room

                        0 8       Workplace

                        0 9       Some other kind of place

                        1 0       Received vaccination in Canada/Mexico (Volunteered – Do not read)

                        1 1       A school

                        7 7       Don’t know / Not sure   

           

                        Do not read:

 

                        9 9       Refused

 

 

14.4                  A pneumonia shot or pneumococcal vaccine is usually given only once or twice in a person’s lifetime and is different from the flu shot. Have you ever had a pneumonia shot?

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

Section 15: Alcohol Consumption

 

15.1                  During the past 30 days, how many days per week or per month did you have at least one drink of any alcoholic beverage such as beer, wine, a malt beverage or liquor?

 

1 _ _     Days per week

2 _ _     Days in past 30 days

8 8 8     No drinks in past 30 days          [Go to next section]

7 7 7     Don’t know / Not sure                [Go to next section]

9 9 9     Refused                                    [Go to next section]

 

 

15.2                  One drink is equivalent to a 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or a drink with one shot of liquor. During the past 30 days, on the days when you drank, about how many drinks did you drink on the average?

 

_ _       Number of drinks

7 7       Don’t know / Not sure

9 9       Refused

 

 

15.3                  Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past 30 days did you have X [CATI X = 5 for men, X = 4 for women] or more drinks on an occasion?

 

_ _       Number of times

8 8       None

7 7       Don’t know / Not sure

9 9       Refused

 

15.4                  During the past 30 days, what is the largest number of drinks you had on any occasion?

 

_ _       Number of drinks

7 7       Don’t know / Not sure

9 9       Refused

 

 

Section 16: HIV/AIDS

 

                                   

16.1                  Have you ever been tested for HIV?  Do not count tests you may have had as part of a blood donation. Include testing fluid from your mouth.

 

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No                                [Go to Q16.3]

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure    [Go to Q16.3]

                        9          Refused                       [Go to Q16.3]

 

 

16.2               Not including blood donations, in what month and year was your last HIV test?

 

_ _ /_ _ _ _       Code month and year

7 7/ 7 7 7 7       Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9/ 9 9 9 9       Refused / Not sure

                                   

 

16.3                  I’m going to read you a list. When I’m done, please tell me if any of the situations apply to you. You do not need to tell me which one.

 

§  You have used intravenous drugs in the past year.

§  You have been treated for a sexually transmitted or venereal disease in the past year.

§  You have given or received money or drugs in exchange for sex in the past year.

§  You had anal sex without a condom in the past year.

 

Do any of these situations apply to you?

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No

                                    7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

Module 1: Pre-Diabetes

 

To be asked following core Q6.1 if response is  yes

1.                     Have you had a test for high blood sugar or diabetes within the past three years?                                                                       

 

 

                        1          Yes     

                        2          No

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure               

                        9          Refused

 

 

 

2.                     Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes?                       

           

                        If “Yes” and respondent is female, ask: “Was this only when you were pregnant?”

                                                           

 

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          Yes, during pregnancy

                        3          No

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                                    9          Refused

 

Module 2: Diabetes

 

To be asked following core Q6.1 if response is  yes

1.                     How old were you when you were told you have diabetes?                                                         

 

 

                                    _  _      Code age in years  [97 = 97 and older]

                        9          Code age in years  [97 = 97 and older] 8      Don’t know / Not sure   

                        9  8Don=t know/Not sure9  9      Refused

                       

 

2.                     Are you now taking insulin?                                                                              

 

 

                        1          Yes     

                        2          No                   

                        9          Refused

 

 

3.                     About how often do you check your blood for glucose or sugar?  Include times when checked by a family member or friend, but do NOT include times when checked by a health professional.   

 

 

                                    1  _  _               Times per day

                                    2  _  _               Times per week

                                    3  _  _               Times per month          

                                    4  _  _               Times per year

                                    8  8  8               Never  

                                    7  7  7               Don’t know / Not sure

                                    9  9  9               Refused

 

 

4.                     About how often do you check your feet for any sores or irritations?  Include times when checked by a family member or friend, but do NOT include times when checked by a health professional.         

 

 

                                    1  _  _               Times per day

                                    2  _  _               Times per week

                                    3  _  _               Times per month          

                                    4  _  _               Times per year

                        5  5  5               No feet

                                    8  8  8               Never  

                                    7  7  7               Don’t know / Not sure

                                    9  9  9               Refused

 

 

5.                     About how many times in the past 12 months have you seen a doctor, nurse, or other health professional for your diabetes?                                                                              

 

 

                                    _  _      Number of times [76 = 76 or more]

                                    8  8      None

                        7  7      Don’t know / Not sure

                                    9  9      Refused

 

 

6.                     A test for "A one C" measures the average level of blood sugar over the past three                         months.  About how many times in the past 12 months has a doctor, nurse, or other

                        health professional checked you for "A one C"?                                     

 

                                    _  _      Number of times [76 = 76 or more]

                                    8  8      None

                        9  8      Never heard of “A one C” test

                        7  7      Don’t know / Not sure

                                    9  9      Refused

 

 

7.                     About how many times in the past 12 months has a health professional checked your feet for any sores or irritations?                                                                                        

 

 

                                    _  _      Number of times [76 = 76 or more]

                                    8  8      None

                        7  7      Don’t know / Not sure

                                    9  9      Refused

 

8.                     When was the last time you had an eye exam in which the pupils were dilated?  This would have made you temporarily sensitive to bright light. 

 

                        Read only if necessary:

 

                                    1          Within the past month (anytime less than 1 month ago)

                        2          Within the past year (1 month but less than 12 months ago)

                                    3          Within the past 2 years (1 year but less than 2 years ago)

                        4          2 or more years ago

 

Do not read:

 

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

8                 Never

                        9          Refused

 

 

9.                     Has a doctor ever told you that diabetes has affected your eyes or that you had retinopathy?

 

 

                                    1          Yes

                                    2          No

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                                    9          Refused

 

 

10.                   Have you ever taken a course or class in how to manage your diabetes yourself?                                   

 

 

                                    1          Yes

                                    2          No

                                    7          Don't know / Not sure

                                    9          Refused

 

 

Module 5: Preconception Health / Family Planning

 

1.                                    Has a doctor, nurse, or other health care worker ever talked with you about ways to prepare for a healthy pregnancy and baby?                                                       

 

1          Yes

2          No

             7         Don’t know / Not sure

9          Refused

 

The next set of questions asks you about your thoughts and experiences with family planning. Please remember that all of your answers will be kept confidential.                                                                    

 

 

2.                                    Have you ever been pregnant?

 

1          Yes

2          No

             7         Don’t know / Not sure

9          Refused

 

 

3.                                    Did you or your husband/partner do anything the last time you had sex to keep you from getting pregnant?                                                                                    

 

1          Yes

2          No                                            [Go to Q5]

3          No partner/not sexually active   [Go to Q6]

4          Same sex partner                     [Go to Q6]

             7         Don’t know / Not sure                [Go to Q6]

9          Refused                                    [Go to Q6]

 

 

4.                                    What did you or your husband/partner do the last time you had sex to keep you from getting pregnant?

 

 

                        Read only if necessary:

 

                        01. Female sterilization (ex. tubal ligation, Essure, Adiana) [Go to Q7]                                                         02. Male sterilization (vasectomy) [Go to Q7]                           

03. Contraceptive implant (ex. Implanon)  [Go to Q6]                               

04. Levonorgestrel(LNG) or hormonal IUD(ex. Mirena)    [Go to Q6]                                       05. Copper-bearing IUD (ex. ParaGard) [Go to Q6]                      

06. IUD, type unknown  [Go to Q6]                              

07. Shots (ex. Depo-Provera)    [Go to Q6]                                

08. Birth control pills, any kind [Go to Q6]                    

09. Contraceptive patch (ex. Ortho Evra) [Go to Q6]         

10. Contraceptive ring (ex. NuvaRing) [Go to Q6]                                        

11. Male condoms  [Go to Q6]                                                 

                        12. Diaphragm, cervical cap, sponge [Go to Q6]

                        13. Female condoms [Go to Q6]          

                        14. Not having sex at certain times (rhythm or natural family planning) [Go to Q6]

                        15. Withdrawal (or pulling out) [Go to Q6]             

                        16. Foam, jelly, film, or cream [Go to Q6]

17. Emergency contraception (morning after pill) [Go to Q6]       

                        18. Other method [Go to Q6]

 

                                    77. Don’t know / Not sure [Go to Q6]                             

                        99. Refused [Go to Q6]

 

 

Some reasons for not doing anything to keep you from getting pregnant the last time you had sex might include wanting a pregnancy, not being able to pay for birth control, or not thinking that you can get pregnant.

 

 

5.                                    What was your main reason for not doing anything the last time you had sex to keep you from getting pregnant?                                                                                             

 

Read only if necessary:

 

01        You didn’t think you were going to have sex/no regular partner

02        You just didn’t think about it/don’t care if you get pregnant

03        You want a pregnancy

04        You or your partner don’t want to use birth control

05        You or your partner don’t like birth control/side effects

06        You couldn’t pay for birth control

07        You had a problem getting birth control when you needed it

08        Religious reasons

09        Lapse in use of a method

10        Don’t think you or your partner can get pregnant (infertile or too old)

11        You had tubes tied (sterilization) [Go to next module]

12        You had a hysterectomy [Go to next module]

13        Your partner had a vasectomy (sterilization) [Go to next module]

14        You are currently breast-feeding

15        You just had a baby/postpartum

16        You are pregnant now [Go to Q7]

17        Same sex partner

18        Other reason

 

             Do not read:

             77       Don’t know / Not sure

99        Refused

 

 

6.                How do you feel about having a child now or sometime in the future? Would you say:

 

Please read:

1          You don’t want to have one

2          You do want to have one, less than 12 months from now

3          You do want to have one, between 12 months to less than 2 years from now

4          You do want to have one, between 2 years to less than 5 years from now

5          You do want to have one, 5 or more years from now

 

Do not read:

             7         Don’t know / Not sure

9          Refused

 

 

7.                                    How many times a week do you currently take a multivitamin, a prenatal vitamin, or a folic acid vitamin?                                                                                                     

 

1          0 times a week

2          1 to 3 times a week

3          4 to 6 times a week

4          Every day of the week

             7         Don’t know / Not sure

9          Refused

 

 

Module 9: Cardiovascular Health

 

1.                     Following your heart attack, did you go to any kind of outpatient rehabilitation? This is             (stroke) if  yes to Q3c and no to Q3a], did you go to any kind of outpatient rehabilitation? This is sometimes called "rehab."

 

                        1          Yes

                        1Yes2          No

                        2No7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        7Don=t know/Not sure9          Refused

 

9Refused

2.                     Following your stroke, did you go to any kind of outpatient rehabilitation?  This is             (stroke) if  yes to Q3c and no to Q3a], did you go to any kind of outpatient rehabilitation? This is sometimes called "rehab."        

 

                        1          Yes

                        1Yes2          No

                        2No7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        7Don=t know/Not sure9          Refused

 

 

3.                     Do you take aspirin daily or every other day?

7.Do you take aspirin daily or every other day? (306)

                        1          Yes      [Go to next module]

                        1Yes Go to Q92          No

                        2No7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        7Don=t know/Not sure9          Refused

 

9Refused

4.                     Do you have a health problem or condition that makes taking aspirin unsafe for you?

 

            8.Do you have a health problem or condition that makes taking aspirin unsafe for you? (307)

                        1          Yes, not stomach related

If  yes, ask Is this1Yes, not stomach related Go to Next Module                        2          Yes, stomach problems

a stomach condi-2Yes, stomach problems Go to Next Module                        3          No

ition?  Code3No Go to Next Module                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

upset stomachs as7Don=t know/Not sure Go to Next Module                        9          Refused stomach problems9Refused Go to Next Module

 

 

Module 10: Actions to Control High Blood Pressure

 

Earlier you stated that you had been diagnosed with high blood pressure.

 

Are you now doing any of the following to help lower or control your high blood pressure?

 

1.                     (Are you) changing your eating habits (to help lower or control your high blood pressure)?

 

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No 

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure               

                        9          Refused 

 

2.                     (Are you) cutting down on salt (to help lower or control your high blood pressure)?

 

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No 

                        3          Do not use salt

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure               

                        9          Refused 

 

 

3.                     (Are you) reducing alcohol use (to help lower or control your high blood pressure)?

 

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No 

                        3          Do not drink

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure               

                        9          Refused 

 

 

4.                     (Are you) exercising (to help lower or control your high blood pressure)?

 

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No 

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure               

                        9          Refused 

 

 

Has a doctor or other health professional ever advised you to do any of the following to help lower or control your high blood pressure?                 

 

5.                     (Ever advised you to) change your eating habits (to help lower or control your high blood pressure)?

 

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No 

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure               

                        9          Refused 

 

 

6.                     (Ever advised you to) cut down on salt (to help lower or control your high blood pressure)?

 

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No 

                        3          Do not use salt

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure               

                        9          Refused 

 

 

 

 

7.                     (Ever advised you to) reduce alcohol use (to help lower or control your high blood pressure)?

 

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No 

                        3          Do not drink

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure               

                        9          Refused 

 

 

8.                     (Ever advised you to) exercise (to help lower or control your high blood pressure)?

 

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No 

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure               

                        9          Refused 

 

 

9.                     (Ever advised you to) take medication (to help lower or control your high blood pressure)?

 

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          No 

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure               

                        9          Refused 

 

 

10.                   Were you told on two or more different visits by a doctor or other health professional that you had high blood pressure?                                                                 

 

                        If “Yes” and respondent is female, ask: “Was this only when you were pregnant?”     

 

                        1          Yes

                        2          Yes, but female told only during pregnancy 

                        3          No 

                        4          Told borderline or pre-hypertensive 

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure 

                        9          Refused 

 

Module 16: Secondhand Smoke                   

 

The next questions are about exposure to secondhand smoke.

 

             

1.                     Now I’m going to ask you about smoke you might have breathed at work because someone else was smoking indoors.  During the past 7 days, that is, since last [TODAY’S DAY OF THE WEEK], on how many days did you breathe the smoke at your workplace from someone other than you who was smoking tobacco?

 

 

                        _ _       Number of days [01-07]

                        8 8       None

                        7 7       Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9       Refused

 

 

2.                     Not counting decks, porches, or garages, during the past 7 days, that is, since last                                     [TODAY’S DAY OF WEEK], on how many days did someone other than you smoke

                        tobacco inside your home while you were at home?

 

                        _ _       Number of days [01-07]

                        8 8       None

                        7 7       Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9       Refused

 

3.                     During the past 7 days, that is, since last [TODAY’S DAY OF WEEK], on how many days                    did you ride in a vehicle where someone other than you was smoking tobacco?

 

 

                        _ _       Number of days [01-07]

                        8 8       None

                        7 7       Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9       Refused

 

 

The next question asks about tobacco use in indoor public places. Examples of indoor public places are the indoor areas of stores, restaurants, bars, casinos, clubs, and sports arenas.

 

4.                     [If Q8.9 = 1 (Employed) or Q8.9 = 2 (Self-employed); say “Not counting

times while you were at work,”] during the past 7 days, that is, since last [TODAY’S DAY OF WEEK], on how many days did you breathe the smoke from someone else who was smoking in an indoor public place?      

 

 

                        _ _       Number of days [01-07]

                        8 8       None

                        7 7       Don’t know / Not sure

                        9 9       Refused

 

 

5.                     Not counting decks, porches, or garages, inside your home, is smoking…

 

 

                        Please read:

 

                        1          Always allowed

                        2          Allowed only at some times or in some places

                        3          Never allowed

 

                        Do not read:

 

6          Family does not have a smoking policy

7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

6.                     Not counting motorcycles, in the vehicles that you or family members who live with you                               own or lease, is smoking…

 

 

Please read:

           

                        1          Always allowed in all vehicles

                        2          Sometimes allowed in at least one vehicle

                        3          Never allowed in any vehicle

           

                       

Do not read:

 

6          Family does not have a vehicle smoking policy

8          Respondent’s family does not own or lease a vehicle

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

 

 

7.                     At workplaces, do you think smoking indoors should be…

 

 

                        Please read:

 

                        1          Always allowed

                        2          Allowed only at some times or in some places

                        3          Never allowed

           

                        Do not read:

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

                                               

 

Module 32: Random Child Selection

 

1.                     What is the birth month and year of the “Xth” child?

 

 

          _ _ /_ _ _ _       Code month and year

          7 7/ 7 7 7 7       Don’t know / Not sure

          9 9/ 9 9 9 9       Refused

 

 

2.                     Is the child a boy or a girl?

 

 

                        1          Boy

                        2          Girl

                        9          Refused

 

 

3.                     Is the child Hispanic or Latino?

 

 

            1          Yes

            2          No

            7          Don’t know / Not sure

            9          Refused

 

 

 

4.                     Which one or more of the following would you say is the race of the child?

 

 

            [Check all that apply]

 

            Please read:

 

            1          White

            2          Black or African American

            3          Asian

            4          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

            5          American Indian, Alaska Native

 

            Or

 

            6          Other [specify] ____________________

 

            Do not read:

 

            8          No additional choices

            7          Don’t know / Not sure

            9          Refused

 

 

5.                     Which one of these groups would you say best represents the child’s race?

 

 

            1          White

            2          Black or African American

            3          Asian

            4          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

            5          American Indian, Alaska Native

            6          Other

            7          Don’t know / Not sure

            9          Refused           

 

6.                     How are you related to the child?

 

 

                        Please read:

 

                        1          Parent (include biologic, step, or adoptive parent)

                        2          Grandparent

                        3          Foster parent or guardian

                        4          Sibling (include biologic, step, and adoptive sibling)

                        5          Other relative

                        6          Not related in any way

 

                        Do not read:

 

                        7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        9          Refused

Module 33: Childhood Asthma Prevalence

 

 

Now, I would like to ask you about the “Xth” [CATI: please fill in correct number] child.

If  no children to core Q12.6, go to next module

1.                     Has a doctor, nurse or other health professional EVER said that the child has asthma?           1.Earlier you said there were [fill in number from core Q12.6] children age 17 or younger living in your household.  How many of these children have ever been diagnosed with asthma?(275-276)

 

                        1          Yes                                                                             

                                  Number of children2          No                                [Go to next module]

                        8   8 None Go to Next Module7          Don’t know / Not sure    [Go to next module]

                        7   7  Don=t know Go to Next Module9          Refused                        [Go to next module]

 

9   9 Refused Go to Next Module

2.                     Does the child still have asthma?         

2.[Fill in (Does this child/How many of these children) from Q1] still have asthma?(277-278)

                        1          Yes                                                                             

                                  Number of children2          No

                        8   8 None Go to Next Module7          Don’t know / Not sure

                        7   7  Don=t know Go to Next Module9          Refused