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2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 In your opinion, which of the following are the most serious issues facing this country? (Choose top three) 3 2024 202402080001
2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 Do you believe the United States has the best health care system in the world? 7 2023 202301210215
2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020Q3 In general, to what extent do you think the work that scientists do benefits you? 5 2024 202402080044
2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 Should scientists consider it part of their job to inform the public about their research and its impact on society? 3 2024 202402080065
2024Q1 , 2022 In general, do you think investments in science and technology are creating employment opportunities for all, most, some, or very few people in this country? 2 2024 202402080021
2024Q1 , 2022 In general, do you believe investments in science and technology are creating employment opportunities for you or people you know? 2 2024 202402080022
2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020Q3 How important is it for scientists to inform elected officials about their research and its impact on society? 5 2024 202402080045
2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020Q3 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 Can you name a living scientist? 8 2024 202402080042
2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020Q3 , 2017 , 2016Q2 , 2015 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Even if it brings no immediate benefits, basic scientific research that advances the frontiers of knowledge is necessary and should be supported by the federal government. 8 2024 202402080064
2022 Which statement is closest to your view? Statement A: The COVID-19 pandemic is a disruptive event and requires that the United States assign a higher priority to science and technology. Statement B: Things will get back to normal soon; we don't need increased efforts in science. 1 2022 202201010030
2023 , 2022 , 2020Q3 How important is it for the federal government to support incentives for private sector investment in science and technology? 3 2023 202301210191
2022 Some governments have a goal to increase their science & technology spending to reach 3%-5% of their respective economies annually. Some, including Japan and Korea, have already met this goal, and others, including China, have pledged to do so. How important do you think it is for the U.S. to achieve this goal? 1 2022 202201010032
2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 How important do you think it is that the U.S. is a global leader in science and technology? 3 2024 202402080067
2024Q1 , 2023Q4 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 Can you name any institution, company, or organization where medical or health research is conducted? 8 2024 202402080068
2023Q4 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020Q3 , 2017Q2 , 2016 , 2015 In thinking about threats to your health, how important is it that elected officials at all levels listen to advice from scientists? 7 2023 202310130023
2022 , 2021 , 2016 In thinking about threats to your health, how important is it that elected officials at all levels listen to advice from public health professionals? 3 2022 202201010056
2022 The U.S. spends just under 6 cents of each health dollar on research to prevent, cure and treat disease and disability. Do you think that this is too much, the right amount or not enough? 1 2022 202201010057
2022 Which statement is closest to your view? Statement A: The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed that major changes are needed in our public health systems, including more funding. Statement B: The COVID-19 pandemic is a once-in-a-lifetime event and existing systems are dealing with it adequately. 1 2022 202201010058
2022 To the best of your knowledge, how important was private sector funded research to the development of COVID-19 vaccines? 1 2022 202201010059
2022 To the best of your knowledge, how important was publicly funded research to the development of COVID-19 vaccines? 1 2022 202201010060
2023 , 2022 , 2021 Studies show that in addition to increased risk from COVID-19, some health problems such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and infant mortality happen more often among certain minorities or citizens with lower incomes. How important do you feel it is to conduct research to combat health disparities? 3 2023 202301210255
2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 How important do you think it is that the U.S. is a global leader in research to improve health? 4 2024 202402080087
2022 The most recent time you looked for health information, where did you go first? (choose one) 1 2022 202201010064
2022 What other sources do you go to for health information? (Select all that apply) 1 2022 202201010065
2022 How important is it for candidates running for Congress to have a basic understanding of issues that involve science and technology? 1 2022 202201010067
2022 Do you think federal investment in mental health research has been adequate, not adequate or about right? 1 2022 202201010068
2022 , 2021 Please indicate the extent to which you agree that opioid abuse and addiction is a major problem in your community. 2 2022 202201010069
2023 , 2022 , 2021 As you may know, the federal government provides public funds on a competitive basis to universities to conduct basic scientific research. Do you approve or disapprove of the federal government spending to sponsor scientific research at universities? 3 2023 202301210192
2021 Please indicate which of the following should be the top FIVE priorities for President Biden's and the new Congress first 100 days in office. (Choose 5) 1 2021 202101220001
2023 , 2021 , 2020Q3 , 2018 How important is it for scientists to inform the public about their research and its impact on society? 4 2023 202301210163
2021 What would you say is the second most important health issue facing the nation? (Choose one) 1 2021 202101220029
2021 , 2018 Do you favor or oppose doubling federal spending on medical research over the next five years? 2 2021 202101220030
2024Q1 , 2023 , 2021 , 2015 Would you be willing to pay $1 per week more in taxes if you were certain that all of the money would be spent on additional medical research? 4 2024 202402080070
2021 How important is it for President Biden and the new Congress to assign a higher priority to ensuring faster medical progress? 1 2021 202101220034
2021 Which statement is closest to your view? Statement A: The COVID-19 pandemic is a disruptive event and requires that the United States assign a higher priority to science and technology. Statement B: Things will get back to normal soon; we don't need increased efforts in science. 1 2021 202101220048
2021 , 2020Q3 Which statement is closest to your view? Statement A: The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed that major changes are needed in our public health systems, including more funding. Statement B: The COVID-19 pandemic is a once-in-a-lifetime event and existing systems are dealing with it adequately. 2 2021 202101220049
2021 There has been a great deal more attention to science during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some people say that science in general is now more trusted because of this heightened awareness; others disagree. Which would you say applies to you? 1 2021 202101220050
2021 To the best of your knowledge, how essential was publicly funded research to the development of COVID-19 vaccines? 1 2021 202101220067
2021 To the best of your knowledge, how essential was private sector funded research to the development of COVID-19? 1 2021 202101220068
2023Q4 , 2021 , 2017Q2 , 2017 , 2016 , 2014Q2 Have you or anyone in your family ever participated in clinical trials? 6 2023 202310130040
2023Q4 , 2021 , 2017Q2 , 2014Q2 If your doctor found a clinical trial for you and recommended you join, how likely would you be to participate in a clinical trial? 4 2023 202310130063
2023 , 2021 Some governments have a goal to spend 3%-5% of GDP on research and development. Some, including Japan and Korea, have already met this goal, and others, including China, have pledged to do so. How important do you think it is for the U.S. to achieve this goal? 2 2023 202301210204
2021 , 2020Q3 How important is it that your state continues to support science and engineering research at state universities? 2 2021 202101220074
2021 In the past year, do you think the problem of people being addicted to opioids in your community has gotten better, gotten worse, or remained about the same? 1 2021 202101220091
2021 Should ensuring universal access to broadband in the United States be an urgent, high, medium, or low priority or not a priority? 1 2021 202101220092
2021 Do you believe the use of embryonic stem cells is necessary for progress in human health? 1 2021 202101220093
2021 , 2024Q1 , 2022 How important is investing in research to each of the following: 3 2024 202402080041
2023 How much do you, personally, know about science? 1 2023 202301210159
2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020Q3 In general, do you think the work that scientists do benefits all, most, some, very few people, or none in this country? (choose one) 5 2024 202402080043
2023 In general, do you believe investments in research and development are creating employment opportunities for you or people you know? 1 2023 202301210186
2023 In general, do you think investments in research and development are creating employment opportunities for all, most, some, or very few people in this country? 1 2023 202301210187
2023 To the best of your knowledge, would you say that science and technology research in the U.S. is conducted in all 50 states? 1 2023 202301210190
2024Q1 , 2023 Do you believe Congress should invest more taxpayer dollars to advance science and technology in the U.S.? 2 2024 202402080066
2024Q1 , 2023 How concerned are you with the possibility of China surpassing the U.S. as the world’s leading science and technology power? 2 2024 202402080076
2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020Q3 , 2017 , 2016 , 2014 Do you agree or disagree that the federal government should assign a higher priority to improving K-12 education focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics and careers in those fields? 7 2023 202301210208
2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 To the best of your knowledge, would you say that medical or health research in the U.S. is conducted in all 50 states? 8 2024 202402080085
2023 Would you be willing to pay $1 per week more in taxes if you were certain that all of the money would be spent on additional medical and health research? 1 2023 202301210212
2023Q4 , 2023 , 2022Q3 , 2020Q4 , 2019 , 2017Q2 , 2014Q2 Do you believe we are making enough progress in medical and health research in the U.S.? 7 2023 202310130022
2024Q1 , 2023 , 2018 , 2017Q2 , 2017 , 2016Q2 , 2016 , 2014Q2 Do you believe the health care services you personally receive are based on the best and most recent research available? 8 2024 202402080086
2023 Is there a mental health crisis in the U.S. today? 1 2023 202301210218
2023 Do you think federal investment in mental health research is adequate, not adequate or about right? 1 2023 202301210219
2023 , 2020Q3 Do you believe that you have personally benefited from the development of vaccines over the last 50 years? 2 2023 202301210220
2023 Do you favor or oppose increased federal spending on research to improve and find new vaccines? 1 2023 202301210221
2023 , 2020Q3 In general, how confident are you in the safety of vaccines used today? 2 2023 202301210222
2024Q1 , 2023 How concerned are you that antibiotic resistance will make more infections difficult to treat or even deadly? 2 2024 202402080090
2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 Which statement is closest to your view? Statement A: The federal government should invest in preventing and curing diseases wherever they occur. Statement B:The federal government should invest in preventing and curing diseases only if they pose an immediate risk to people in this country. 3 2024 202402080094
2023 How important is it for the federal government to fund international programs on detection of infectious disease outbreaks? 1 2023 202301210225
2024Q1 , 2023 Is there any other issue(s) that you are concerned about being impacted by misinformation/disinformation? 2 2024 202402080088
2023 To what extent you are concerned with the impact of misinformation/disinformation on ... 1 2023 202301210254
2023 In the past 5 years, do you think the problem of people being addicted to opioids in your local community has gotten better, gotten worse, or remained about the same? 1 2023 202301210256
2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020Q3 , 2018 How much, if at all, do you think climate change will harm the following, in the next ten years…Your own health 5 2023 202301210261
2023 Have you ever participated in any of the following? (Choose all that apply) 1 2023 202301210265
2023 Please indicate which of the following should be the top FIVE priorities for the President and Congress to address this year. (Choose 5) 1 2023 202301210121
2023 , 2021 , 2017 How much confidence do you have in each of the following institutions: 3 2023 202301210157
2023Q4 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020Q3 , 2024Q1 , 2023 How much confidence do you have in each of the following to act in your best interest: 6 2024 202402080056
2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020Q3 , 2018 How much, if at all, do you think climate change is currently harming: 5 2023 202301210260
2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020Q3 How much, if at all, do you think climate change will harm the following, in the next ten years: 4 2023 202301210264
2023Q4 , 2021 , 2018 , 2017Q2 , 2014Q2 For the following, please indicate your willingness to share your personal health information, assuming that appropriate privacy protections are in place: 5 2023 202310130098
2021 If offered a COVID-19 vaccine, how likely are you to be vaccinated based on the following factors: 1 2021 202101220089
2022 , 2023 , 2020Q3 In your view, which of the following will be the number one world leader in the year 2030 in: 3 2023 202301210205
2022 How trustworthy do you consider each of the following to be as spokespersons for medical and health research: 1 2022 202201010054
2018 , 2017 , 2024Q1 , 2023 Do you agree or disagree that scientists SHOULD play a major role in shaping policy for each of the following: 4 2024 202402080073
2023 , 2020Q3 How much can science, technology, and innovation help address the following issues: 2 2023 202301210202
2023 How much do you trust health information that you see or hear on each of the following: 1 2023 202301210238
2023 , 2022Q3 How trustworthy are the following sources of medical and health information: 2 2023 202301210249
2024Q1 , 2023 Misinformation is false or inaccurate information, while disinformation is false information which is deliberately intended to mislead. Please indicate to what extent you are concerned with the impact of misinformation/disinformation on the following: 2 2024 202402080096
2019 Please indicate if any of the following apply to you: 1 2019 201912130003
2019 Human genetics is the study of DNA, how genes are passed down through generations of people, and how they influence a person's health and functioning. Have you heard about human genetics in the past year? 1 2019 201912130011
2019 Have you ever looked for information about human genetics, from any sources? 1 2019 201912130012
2019 The most recent time you looked for information about human genetics, where did you go first? (choose one) 1 2019 201912130013
2019 Overall, how confident are you that you could get information about human genetics if you needed it? 1 2019 201912130014
2019 How would you describe your feelings about human genetics research? 1 2019 201912130015
2019 Please select from the following the top five words that best reflect your attitudes towards human genetics research: 1 2019 201912130016
2019 Which of the following institutions should be involved in conducting human genetics research? Select all that apply. 1 2019 201912130047
2019 Human genetics research progress depends on participation from patients and the public. Which of the following would motivate you to participate in human genetics research, such as contributing your genetic information to projects like the U.S. national 'All of Us' initiative or other large-scale studies? (choose all that apply) 1 2019 201912130048
2019 What are the biggest barriers or concerns to your participation in human genetics research? (Choose all that apply) 1 2019 201912130049
2019 Which of the following factors would be included in your own decision to participate in genetic research? (Choose all that apply) 1 2019 201912130053
2019 Personalized or precision medicine involves testing genetic and other factors to help determine which medical treatments will work best for each patient. Have you heard of precision medicine? 1 2019 201912130054
2019 Do you agree or disagree that genetic research is important to improving your family's health? 1 2019 201912130061
2019 Do you agree or disagree that genetic research is important to improving our nation's health? 1 2019 201912130062
2019 How important is it to increase federal funding to support genetic research? 1 2019 201912130063
2019 , 2023Q4 , 2020Q4 For each of the following sources, please indicate how trustworthy the medical and health information they provide is: 3 2023 202310130020
2019 Please indicate if you think the following possible outcomes of human genetics research will be positive or negative: 1 2019 201912130021
2019 Please indicate whether you think the following statements about genetics and genomics are true or false: 1 2019 201912130032
2019 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements on genetics and genomics: 1 2019 201912130046
2019 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements on medical research: 1 2019 201912130052
2019 Please indicate if you think the following aspects of precision medicine are positive or negative: 1 2019 201912130060
2018 Which of the following would you say are the most serious long-term issues facing the nation? (Choose all that apply) 1 2018 201801260001
2018 For the second year in a row, the average life expectancy in the U.S. has declined. The average age is now 78. The average life expectancy in other industrialized nations is 80. How concerned are you that life expectancy in the U.S. will continue to decline by the year 2020? 1 2018 201801260003
2018 Which of the following would you say are contributing to declining life expectancy in the U.S.? (Choose all that apply) 1 2018 201801260004
2018 Which of the following should be priorities for the federal government? (Choose all that apply) 1 2018 201801260005
2018 Which statement is closest to your view? Statement A - America's global preeminence in science and innovation will strengthen in 2018. Statement B - America's global preeminence in science and innovation will weaken in 2018. 1 2018 201801260006
2018 How important is it for President Trump to assign a high priority to putting health research and innovation to work to assure continued medical progress? 1 2018 201801260007
2018 How important is it for President Trump to assign a high priority to putting science, technology and engineering to work to strengthen our nation's infrastructure? 1 2018 201801260008
2018 How important is it for candidates running for Congress to have a basic understanding of scientific issues? (2018 is an election year) 1 2018 201801260009
2018 How important is it for candidates running for Congress to assign a high priority to increasing funding for medical research? 1 2018 201801260010
2018 How important is it that candidates for Congress have a science advisor? 1 2018 201801260011
2018 How important is it for scientists to inform elected officials about their research and its impact on society 1 2018 201801260012
2018 How important is it for the federal government to provide adequate resources to a reserve fund to respond to public health emergencies including disease outbreaks and natural disasters? 1 2018 201801260014
2018 How important is it for the federal government to support research and innovation that will personalize patient care - developing the right treatment for the right patient at the right time? 1 2018 201801260015
2018 How important is it for the U.S. to invest public dollars in the prevention of suicide? 1 2018 201801260016
2018 , 2016Q2 How important is it for the federal government to support incentives for private sector investment in new treatments and cures? 2 2018 201801260017
2018 How important is it for the federal government to fund research on social determinants of health (education, housing, income, access to healthy food and healthcare) to address health disparities? 1 2018 201801260018
2018 In your view, who should conduct research on social determinants of health? (Choose all that apply) 1 2018 201801260019
2018 Would you be willing to pay $1 per week more in taxes to support research on social determinants of health? 1 2018 201801260020
2018 Do you think public investment in mental health research is enough, not enough or about right? 1 2018 201801260022
2018 Which of the following domestic programs would you be willing to cut government spending on in order to reduce the federal deficit? (Check all that apply) 1 2018 201801260023
2018 , 2017 Do you agree or disagree that public policies should be based on the best available science? 2 2018 201801260025
2018 , 2016Q2 , 2015 Would you say your family's health has been improved by medical research? 3 2018 201801260037
2018 Do you agree or disagree that health care professionals should discuss research with patients as a standard part of their care? 1 2018 201801260038
2018 , 2017 , 2016 The U.S. spends about 5 cents of each health dollar on research to prevent, cure and treat disease and disability. Do you think that this is too much, the right amount or not enough? 3 2018 201801260043
2024Q1 , 2018 When it comes to rising health care costs, would you say medical research is part of the problem or part of the solution? 2 2024 202402080069
2018 Rural health research focuses on issues important to the delivery of rural medical services, the viability of rural healthcare facilities, and the health of individuals in rural areas. How important is it to increase federal funding for such research? 1 2018 201801260049
2018 Which of the following do you think are the most common health effects of climate change? (Choose all that apply) 1 2018 201801260050
2018 How much, if at all, do you think global warming is currently harming… The health of Americans 1 2018 201801260051
2018 , 2016 In your view, which of the following will be considered the number one world leader in health care in the year 2020? 2 2018 201801260054
2018 , 2016 In your view, which of the following will be considered the number one world leader in science and technology in the year 2020? 2 2018 201801260055
2024Q1 , 2018 , 2017 Do you support or oppose increased funding for research to better understand and combat opioid addiction? 3 2024 202402080089
2018 , 2017 Is prescription pain medication abuse and addiction a major problem in your community? 2 2018 201801260057
2018 , 2017 Do you know anyone who experienced pain so severe that they sought prescription medicines to treat it? 2 2018 201801260058
2018 Do you agree or disagree that the opioid epidemic has negatively impacted local economies and job growth? 1 2018 201801260059
2018 Which of the following is responsible for educating the public about opioid addiction? (Choose all that apply) 1 2018 201801260060
2018 Which of the following are barriers to effectively combating the opioid epidemic? Choose all that apply) 1 2018 201801260061
2023 , 2016 , 2015 How important is investing in research to job creation, technological breakthroughs and economic growth? 3 2023 202301210282
2017 Which of the following domestic programs would you be willing to cut government spending on in order to reduce the federal deficit? (Choose all that apply) 1 2017 201701270043
2017 The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the federal agency charged with funding health care delivery research, which seeks to rapidly translate discoveries from research into medical practice and improve the quality, safety and effectiveness of health care. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects your view? 1 2017 201701270046
2017 Fewer than 10% of Americans participate in clinical trials. Which of the following do you think is a reason that individuals don't participate in clinical trials? (Choose all that apply) 1 2017 201701270048
2017 , 2016 , 2015 For which of the following would you be willing to share your personal health information? (Choose all that apply) 3 2017 201701270049
2017 , 2016 , 2015 Studies show that certain health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and infant mortality happen more often among minorities or citizens with lower incomes. How important do you feel it is to conduct medical or health research to understand and eliminate these differences? 3 2017 201701270071
2017 The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is a nonprofit organization that receives federal support to fund research that helps patients and clinicians make more informed decisions about treatment options. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects your view? 1 2017 201701270072
2017 Do you strongly (favor/oppose) or somewhat (favor/oppose) medical research using embryonic stem cells? 1 2017 201701270076
2017 Do you strongly (favor/oppose) or somewhat (favor/oppose) federal funding for medical research using embryonic stem cells? 1 2017 201701270077
2017 Scientists can extract embryonic stem cells from fertilized eggs that are voluntarily donated by fertility clinic patients. These fertilized eggs would otherwise be discarded. Knowing this, do you favor or oppose embryonic stem cell research? 1 2017 201701270078
2017 Do you or anyone you care about suffer from a disease or condition that you hope will become treatable or curable as a result of embryonic stem cell research? 1 2017 201701270079
2017 , 2016 Based on what you know of gene therapy, that is, the altering of human genes to treat disease, do you think that research into gene therapy should be continued or should it be stopped? 2 2017 201701270080
2017 Please indicate which of the following should be a priority for President Trump's and the new Congress' first 100 days in office, using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is very much a priority and 5 is not at all a priority: 1 2017 201701270031
2023Q4 , 2017Q2 , 2017 , 2014Q2 How important would each of the following factors be in your decision to participate in a clinical trial: 4 2023 202310130061
2017 , 2014 How trustworthy do you consider each of the following to be as spokespersons for science: 2 2017 201701270070
2016 How important is it for candidates running for national office to assign a high priority to increasing funding for medical research? 1 2016 201601220010
2016 Have you or someone in your family participated in a clinical trial that involved mobile apps or other digital technology? 1 2016 201601220014
2016 Do you agree or disagree that Congress should support legislation that will encourage private investments in medical research? 1 2016 201601220017
2016 Which of the following would you say pays for most of the research and development behind new medical advances? (Select one) 1 2016 201601220019
2016 You may have heard of Vice President Biden's push for a 'moonshot' to defeat cancer. He has said that he will be asking scientists and companies to work faster and better together, and has also said that he believes we need to raise taxes for more money for cancer research. From what you know about this so far, do you agree or disagree with a tax increase to support cancer research? 1 2016 201601220020
2016 How much of a tax increase would you be willing to pay to support cancer research? 1 2016 201601220021
2016 Do you mainly agree or disagree that your health has been improved thanks to research, over the course of your lifetime? 1 2016 201601220022
2016 How important is it for our nation to support Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) research? 1 2016 201601220023
2016 Which of the following should pay for TBI research? (Choose all that apply) 1 2016 201601220024
2016 Just your best estimate, what percentage of the Department of Defense spending on health care of the military and their families would you say is spent on medical and health research, such as research focused on traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and diseases deployed service members may be exposed to? 1 2016 201601220025
2016 The Department of Defense spends approximately 3% of its health care dollars on medical and health research. Do you think this is...? 1 2016 201601220026
2016 Do you agree or disagree that federal (taxpayer) funds should be used to support scientific research at public universities? 1 2016 201601220027
2016 Do you agree or disagree that state (taxpayer) funds should be used to support scientific research at public universities? 1 2016 201601220028
2016 As you may know, the federal government provides public funds to public universities to conduct scientific research. Do you approve or disapprove of the federal government using taxpayer funds to sponsor scientific research at public universities? And would that be strongly or somewhat (approve/disapprove)? 1 2016 201601220029
2016 As you may know, state governments provide public funds to public universities to conduct scientific research. Do you approve or disapprove of state governments using taxpayer funds to sponsor scientific research at public universities? And would that be strongly or somewhat (approve/disapprove)? 1 2016 201601220030
2016 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the agency responsible for the safety and effectiveness of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics and products that emit radiation. How important is it to increase funding for the FDA? 1 2016 201601220032
2016 Regulatory science is a field that develops new tools, standards and approaches to assess the safety, effectiveness, quality and performance of all FDA-regulated products. How important would you say it is that the U.S. invest in advancing regulatory science to make the drug and device development process more efficient for businesses and safer for patients? 1 2016 201601220033
2016 , 2015 The National Science Foundation (NSF) works to promote the progress of science; advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and secure the national defense. How important is it to increase funding for NSF? 2 2016 201601220034
2016 What would you say is the biggest killer of Americans today? 1 2016 201601220043
2016 Compared with other policy areas, how high a priority should Congress make health promotion and disease prevention research: 1 2016 201601220045
2016 Some types of prevention research aim to help people make behavioral changes that can help them overcome health threats such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes. Do you believe the U.S. government should help fund this prevention research? 1 2016 201601220046
2016 Some types of prevention research aim to help people make behavioral changes that can help them overcome health threats such as smoking. Do you believe the U.S. government should help fund this prevention research? 1 2016 201601220047
2016 One of the key aims of behavioral research is to identify better ways to help people make lifestyle changes including weight loss and tobacco cessation. Which of the following statements is closer to your opinion: Statement A: The government has no role in funding or conducting behavioral research since there is an individual choice. Statement B: Society bears much of the cost of unhealthy behavioral choices so it is valuable for the government to be involved in research to address it. 1 2016 201601220053
2016 The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the federal agency charged with funding health services research, which seeks to rapidly translate discoveries from research into medical practice and improve the quality, safety and effectiveness of health care. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects your view? 1 2016 201601220054
2016 Which of the following is most important to invest in: 1 2016 201601220055
2016 How important is it for the federal government to fund research that identifies and tests strategies to make health care safer and less costly? 1 2016 201601220056
2016 Do you support or oppose research into the causes and prevention of gun violence? 1 2016 201601220064
2016 Do you support or oppose the current ban on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding research into the causes and prevention of gun violence? 1 2016 201601220065
2016 I would like to ask you about how much value you think we receive for federal dollars spent on each of the following. Does it offer a great deal of value, some value, not much value, or no value at all to you and your family: 1 2016 201601220008
2016 How persuasive would you find each of the following reasons for increasing support for health promotion and disease prevention research? Is this reason very persuasive, somewhat persuasive, not very persuasive, or not at all persuasive: 1 2016 201601220052
2016 On a scale of 1-5 (1 lowest - 5 highest), how important are each of the following in determining the price you pay for prescription drugs: 1 2016 201601220062
2015 How important is it that the new 114th Congress takes action on assuring the discovery, development, and delivery of treatment and cures for diseases in the first 100 days of the legislative session? 1 2015 201501170023
2015 Do you agree or disagree that elected officials in Washington are paying enough attention to combating the diseases and disabilities that afflict Americans? 1 2015 201501170024
2015 Which of the following statements is closer to your view - A or B? Statement A: It is important that the U.S. is a leader in medical and health research. Statement B: It does not matter where in the world medical and health research takes place, U.S. consumers will benefit regardless. 1 2015 201501170027
2015 Where do you think government investment in research and development is growing the fastest? 1 2015 201501170028
2015 Roughly one-and-a-half percent of government spending is allocated for biomedical and health research. Would you say that amount is ...? 1 2015 201501170029
2015 Which of the following statements comes closer to your opinion - A or B? Statement A: The government should have no role in funding or conducting behavioral research since there is an individual choice. Statement B: Society bears much of the cost of unhealthy behavioral choices so it is valuable for the government to be involved in research to address it. 1 2015 201501170030
2015 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. How important is it to increase funding for the CDC? 1 2015 201501170031
2015 The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. How important is it to increase funding for NIH? 1 2015 201501170033
2015 Since 1981, the federal government has offered a tax credit to businesses pursuing research and development activities. This credit is not permanent, however, and has to be reconsidered regularly. This prevents businesses from being able to plan ahead when it comes to R&D spending. On the other hand, the federal government loses billions in revenue annually with this credit. How important is it that the federal research and development tax credit is made permanent? 1 2015 201501170034
2015 How confident are you in our current system in the U.S. for evaluating the safety of vaccines and recommendations for when they should be given? 1 2015 201501170036
2015 In which of the following areas are you comfortable sharing your personal information? (Choose all that apply) 1 2015 201501170041
2015 When it comes to rising health care costs, would you say research to improve health is part of the problem or part of the solution? 1 2015 201501170043
2015 Would you say government investment in health research for the benefit of military veterans and service members is? 1 2015 201501170044
2015 Which of the following do you think benefits from scientific study and research? (Choose all that apply) 1 2015 201501170045
2015 Which one of the following do you feel should have the most influence on how government funds for research to improve health are spent? 1 2015 201501170046
2015 Which would you say spends more on the research and development of new medicines and other medical products - the government or the private sector? 1 2015 201501170047
2015 How important is it that our nation supports research that focuses on improving how our health care system is functioning? 1 2015 201501170048
2015 Do you favor or oppose expanding federal funding for research using embryonic stem cells? 1 2015 201501170051
2015 Do you believe the use of animals in medical research is necessary for progress in human health? 1 2015 201501170052
2015 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being lowest priority and 5 being the highest priority, what priority should the new 114th Congress give each of the following issues in the first 100 days of the legislative session? 1 2015 201501170011
2015 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being lowest priority and 5 being the highest priority, what priority should President Obama give each of the following issues? 1 2015 201501170022
2014 How important would you say it is that elected officials and candidates at all levels listen to advice from scientists about better ways to combat disease and disabilities? 1 2014 201401170001
2014 How well informed would you say you are about the positions of your senators and representative when it comes to their support of medical and scientific research? 1 2014 201401170002
2014 How important is it for you to know whether your candidates for Congress are supportive of medical and scientific research? 1 2014 201401170003
2014 In general, do you believe scientists effectively communicate the impact of their work on the nation's health and the economy? 1 2014 201401170005
2014 Do you agree or disagree the United States has the best health care system in the world? 1 2014 201401170013
2014 The field of health research identifies the most effective ways to deliver high quality care; reduce medical errors; reduce health care costs; and improve patient safety. How important is it for the federal government to support such research? 1 2014 201401170014
2014 What is the name of the government agency that funds most of the medical research paid for by taxpayers in this country? 1 2014 201401170015
2024Q1 , 2023Q4 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020Q4 , 2019 , 2018 , 2017Q2 , 2016Q2 What would you say is the single most important health issue facing the nation? 10 2024 202402080079
2023Q4 Do you believe the U.S. is a global leader in research to improve health? 1 2023 202310130021
2023Q4 , 2017Q2 How important is it for scientists to inform elected officials and the public about their research and its impact on society? 2 2023 202310130024
2023Q4 Has your doctor or other healthcare professional ever talked to you about medical, health, or clinical research? 1 2023 202310130032
2023Q4 Has your doctor or other healthcare professional ever talked to you about opportunities to participate in any kind of medical, health, and clinical research? 1 2023 202310130033
2023Q4 , 2021 , 2017Q2 , 2014Q2 Clinical trials are one type of health research in which a new potential treatment or medicine is being tested. Have you ever heard of a clinical trial? 4 2023 202310130034
2023Q4 , 2017Q2 , 2014Q2 How did you hear about clinical trials? (Check all that apply) 3 2023 202310130035
2023Q4 What is your perception of clinical trials? 1 2023 202310130036
2023Q4 Have you participated in a clinical trial in the past 3 years? 1 2023 202310130041
2023Q4 Would you be willing to participate in a clinical trial? 1 2023 202310130042
2023Q4 , 2017Q2 Fewer than 10% of Americans participate in clinical trials. Which of the following do you think is a reason that individuals don't participate in clinical trials? (Check all that apply) 2 2023 202310130043
2023Q4 Where would you prefer to get information about participating in a clinical trial? (Check all that apply) 1 2023 202310130044
2023Q4 , 2017Q2 Do you agree or disagree that clinical trials are important to advancing science? 2 2023 202310130045
2023Q4 , 2017Q2 Do you agree or disagree that clinical trials are important to improving our nation's health? 2 2023 202310130046
2023Q4 , 2017Q2 When patients participate in a clinical trial, do you think it is because. . .? (Check all that apply) 2 2023 202310130047
2023Q4 , 2018 , 2017Q2 Do you agree or disagree that healthcare professionals should discuss clinical trials with patients diagnosed with a disease as part of their standard of care? 3 2023 202310130048
2023Q4 Which of the below would motivate you to participate in a clinical trial? Select the top three 1 2023 202310130049
2023Q4 Please tell me if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with each of the following statements. - Taking part in clinical trials is as valuable to our healthcare system as giving blood 1 2023 202310130051
2023Q4 What are the biggest barriers or concerns to your participation in a clinical trial? (Choose all that apply) 1 2023 202310130062
2023Q4 In your opinion, how important is it that clinical trial populations are representative of the U.S. population? 1 2023 202310130078
2023Q4 Have you ever participated in a telehealth visit with your healthcare provider? 1 2023 202310130079
2023Q4 , 2017Q2 Have you heard of clinicaltrials.gov, a registry and results database of publicly and privately supported clinical studies? 2 2023 202310130080
2023Q4 , 2017Q2 , 2014Q2 Clinical research organizations (CROs) are specialized companies that run clinical trials. Have you ever heard of a CRO? 3 2023 202310130081
2023Q4 Do you agree or disagree that consideration of clinical trial participation should be a part of your regular healthcare with your healthcare provider? 1 2023 202310130093
2023Q4 , 2017Q2 Which organizations listed below would you say have the greatest responsibility in educating the public about clinical trials? (Choose only ONE) 2 2023 202310130094
2023Q4 , 2017Q2 , 2014Q2 How confident are you in our current system in the U.S. for reviewing the effectiveness and safety of new medicines and medical technologies before making them available to the public? 3 2023 202310130099
2023Q4 , 2017Q2 , 2014Q2 In the last five years, have you been diagnosed and/or treated for a serious illness? (This information cannot be linked to you in any way.) 3 2023 202310130101
2023Q4 Have you ever participated in any kind of health research? Please select yes or no for each. 1 2023 202310130031
2023Q4 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements on clinical research: 1 2023 202310130039
2023Q4 In a decentralized clinical trial (DCT), some or all of a clinical trial's activities occur at locations other than a traditional clinical trial site, like a hospital or doctor’s office. How comfortable would you be with the following? 1 2023 202310130067
2023Q4 How likely would you be to participate in a clinical trial conducted at the following sites? 1 2023 202310130070
2023Q4 How likely would you be to participate in a clinical trial if you learned about it from the following? 1 2023 202310130077
2023Q4 , 2017Q2 , 2014Q2 Please tell me if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with each of the following statements. 3 2023 202310130087
2023Q4 , 2020Q4 , 2017Q2 , 2014Q2 Please rate how much you admire each of the following groups of people on a scale of 1 to 4, where 1 means you do not admire them at all, and where 4 means you admire them a great deal. 4 2023 202310130092
2022Q3 What are the most important health issues facing America? (Choose top three) 1 2022 202208130001
2022Q3 Which statement is closest to your view? Statement A: There are adequate safeguards in place to ensure that medical and health research is ethically conducted. Statement B: There are not sufficient safeguards in place to ensure that medical and health research is ethically conducted: 1 2022 202208130003
2022Q3 Have you ever sought information about brain health, from any sources? 1 2022 202208130034
2022Q3 The most recent time you sought information about brain health, where did you go first? (choose one) 1 2022 202208130035
2022Q3 Brain health research is the study of the brain and nervous system, including their structure, function, and disorders. Have you heard about brain health research before? 1 2022 202208130047
2022Q3 Some people say that patients should have more of a voice in determining brain health research priorities. In general, which statement most closely matches your view? 1 2022 202208130048
2022Q3 Please select from the following the top five words that best reflect your attitudes towards brain health research: 1 2022 202208130049
2022Q3 Can you name any institution, company, or organization involved in brain health research? 1 2022 202208130050
2022Q3 Which, if any, of these institutions should NOT be involved in (funding and/or conducting) brain health research? Select all that apply 1 2022 202208130055
2022Q3 The BRAIN Initiative is a national public-private research initiative that supports the development and use of innovative technologies to help us better understand the brain. Have you heard about the BRAIN Initiative before? 1 2022 202208130056
2022Q3 Brain health research progress depends on participation from patients and the public. Which of the following would motivate you to participate in brain health research? (Select all that apply) 1 2022 202208130057
2022Q3 What are the biggest obstacles or concerns to your participation in brain health research? (choose all that apply) 1 2022 202208130058
2022Q3 Which of the following statements do you agree most with? Statement A: Despite the potential for risks, I believe that brain health research will have an overall benefit to society. Statement B: There are too many risks involved with brain health research that outweigh any potential for benefit to society. 1 2022 202208130062
2022Q3 In general, do you strongly support, support, oppose, or strongly oppose the donation of brain tissue for research at death? (Select one answer.) 1 2022 202208130063
2022Q3 How knowledgeable would you say you are about brain health research? 1 2022 202208130070
2022Q3 In what ways would you consider being involved in brain health research? (Select all that apply) 1 2022 202208130071
2022Q3 Which statement is closest to your view? Statement A: There are adequate safeguards in place to ensure that brain health research is ethically conducted. Statement B: There are not sufficient safeguards in place to ensure that brain health research is ethically conducted. 1 2022 202208130072
2022Q3 Please select from the following the top five words that best reflect your attitudes towards neurotechnology: 1 2022 202208130076
2022Q3 How knowledgeable would you say you are about neurotechnologies? 1 2022 202208130077
2022Q3 Which of the following statements do you agree most with? Statement A: In general, I believe that neurotechnologies will have an overall benefit to society. Statement B: There are too many risks involved with the application of neurotechnologies that outweigh any potential for benefit to society. 1 2022 202208130078
2022Q3 Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure where electrodes are implanted into certain parts of the brain to control abnormal brain activity. DBS is FDA approved to treat the symptoms of movement disorders like Parkinson's, but it is also being used to test new ways to treat diseases like depression, chronic pain, and addiction. Some people are concerned that DBS will allow researchers to control people's movements and alter their thoughts and emotions. In general, which statement most closely matches your beliefs? 1 2022 202208130079
2022Q3 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: People like me typically benefit from brain health research and its findings. 1 2022 202208130080
2022Q3 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The treatments developed as a result of brain health research can typically be accessed by everyone. 1 2022 202208130081
2022Q3 Have you or anyone close to you benefitted from advancements in brain health research in the last 10 years? 1 2022 202208130094
2022Q3 Do you agree or disagree that brain health research is important to advancing health? 1 2022 202208130095
2022Q3 Do you think we are making enough progress in brain health research? 1 2022 202208130096
2022Q3 Who is responsible for accelerating our nation's investment in brain health research? (Select all that apply) 1 2022 202208130097
2022Q3 Do you agree or disagree that brain health research is important to improving your family's health? 1 2022 202208130098
2022Q3 How important is it to increase federal funding for research in brain health? 1 2022 202208130099
2022Q3 How important is it for the federal government to incentivize greater industry investment in new research in brain health to find treatments and cures for diseases? 1 2022 202208130100
2022Q3 Bain health research has shown that memory is not always reliable. Do you think the courts should rely less on eye witness evidence in trials? 1 2022 202208130101
2022Q3 Some people think individuals with brain disorders cannot be fully blamed for their actions. Others say that individuals with brain disorders are responsible and can be fully blamed for their actions. Which of these statements do you agree most with? 1 2022 202208130102
2022Q3 Should advances in brain health research help inform policy decisions and legislation? 1 2022 202208130103
2022Q3 Are there any other brain conditions that you or anyone close to you had or have 1 2022 202208130116
2022Q3 Have you ever participated in any of the following: 1 2022 202208130009
2022Q3 Please indicate whether you think the following statements about brain health are true or false: 1 2022 202208130027
2022Q3 Information about your brain health and function, or your brain data, can be used to help diagnose and treat medical conditions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about brain data: 1 2022 202208130033
2022Q3 How trustworthy do you find each of the following sources of information on brain health: 1 2022 202208130046
2022Q3 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements on brain health: 1 2022 202208130054
2022Q3 How important would each of the following factors be in your decision to participate in brain health research: 1 2022 202208130061
2022Q3 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each the following on brain health: 1 2022 202208130069
2022Q3 Neurotechnologies are devices that can gather information directly from the brain and/or directly modify the function of the brain. Have you ever heard of any the following types of neurotechnologies: 1 2022 202208130075
2022Q3 In your opinion, to what extent do the following have an influence on brain health: 1 2022 202208130093
2022Q3 Have you or anyone close to you had or have any of the following conditions: 1 2022 202208130115
2020Q3 How much would you say you know about science? 1 2020 202008210001
2020Q3 Have you tried to get any information about science in the past 30 days? 1 2020 202008210002
2020Q3 Would you like to know more about science? 1 2020 202008210003
2020Q3 Which one of the following best describes what you feel when you hear the word 'science'? 1 2020 202008210004
2020Q3 Which one of the following best describes what you feel when you hear the word 'technology'? 1 2020 202008210005
2020Q3 How important do you think it is that the U.S. is a global leader in scientific research? 1 2020 202008210030
2020Q3 Which statement is closest to your view? Statement A: The COVID-19 pandemic is a disruptive event and requires urgent refocusing of America's commitment to science. Statement B: Things will get back to normal soon; we don't need increased efforts in science. 1 2020 202008210031
2020Q3 Would you support or oppose paying $1 per week more in taxes to support an emergency public health fund to address health threats like a pandemic? 1 2020 202008210083
2020Q3 Would you support or oppose to paying $1 more per week in taxes for more scientific research? 1 2020 202008210085
2020Q3 Some governments have a goal to spend 3%-5% of GDP on research and development, and some, including Japan and Korea, have already met this goal, and others, including China, have pledged to do so. How important do you think it is for the U.S. to achieve this goal? 1 2020 202008210086
2020Q3 As you may know, the federal government provides public funds to universities to conduct basic scientific research. Do you approve or disapprove of the federal government spending to sponsor scientific research at universities? 1 2020 202008210087
2020Q3 How important is basic research funded by the federal government to private sector innovation? 1 2020 202008210090
2020Q3 After the Soviet Union beat the U.S. to put the first satellite in space in the 1950s, the U.S. created NASA. After 9-11, the U.S. created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). To what extent do you agree or disagree that the U.S. is again at a critical point when we need to commit to a major new initiative to assure the health, security and prosperity for the nation? 1 2020 202008210095
2020Q3 If the federal government offered a special incentive payment for students to enter science, technology, engineering, and mathematics educational programs, would you approve or disapprove of this expenditure of taxpayer funds? 1 2020 202008210097
2020Q3 Can you name any institution, company or organization where scientific research is conducted? 1 2020 202008210099
2020Q3 To the best of your knowledge, would you say that research in the U.S. is conducted in all 50 states? 1 2020 202008210100
2020Q3 Would you recommend or discourage your child, family member, or another young person from entering a science, technology, engineering, or medical field? 1 2020 202008210101
2020Q3 How important is it that elected officials at all levels listen to advice from public health officials? 1 2020 202008210106
2020Q3 Please indicate which of the following statements comes closer to your view? Statement A: Artificial intelligence has tremendous potential to bring about technology advancements that will improve my life. Statement B: Artificial intelligence presents significant risks to my quality of life, through potential job loss, loss of privacy, or abuse of data. 1 2020 202008210107
2020Q3 , 2014Q2 Please indicate which of the following statements comes closer to your view? Statement A: Some people say the FDA should move more quickly in order to approve a COVID-19 vaccine to patients, even if it means there may be risks.Statement B: Other people say FDA should act more slowly in order to reduce risk, even if it means people may wait for a vaccine. 2 2020 202008210108
2020Q3 Studies show that certain health problems such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and infant mortality happen more often among minorities or citizens with lower incomes. How important do you feel it is to conduct medical or health research to understand and eliminate these differences? 1 2020 202008210129
2020Q3 How much of a priority are each of the following issues for the United States: 1 2020 202008210061
2020Q3 How concerned are you about each of the following: 1 2020 202008210081
2020Q3 Many people say that more needs to be done to ensure the United States is prepared not just for future pandemics but for any other unpredictable catastrophe: 1 2020 202008210094
2020Q3 Suppose you heard a vaccine was available that protected you from COVID-19. Please indicate how likely you would be to get the vaccine based on the following factors: 1 2020 202008210123
2020Q3 In general, how much do you trust medical and health advice from the following: 1 2020 202008210128
2020Q4 What would you say has been the most important achievement in health and medical research in the past 30 years? (choose one) 1 2020 202011130003
2020Q4 Which of the following would you say invests in most of the research and development behind new medical advances? (choose one) 1 2020 202011130004
2020Q4 Have you ever looked for information about health or medical topics from any source? 1 2020 202011130010
2020Q4 The most recent time you looked for information about health or medical topics, where did you go first? (choose one) 1 2020 202011130011
2020Q4 Organs and tissues can be donated from a person who has died for use in a person who is alive. Prior to this survey, had you ever heard of organ and tissue donation? 1 2020 202011130012
2020Q4 Organ and tissue donated at death can also be used for research. Prior to this survey, had you ever heard of donating organs and tissues for research? 1 2020 202011130013
2020Q4 Have you ever sought information about organ and tissue donation, from any source? 1 2020 202011130014
2020Q4 The most recent time you sought information about organ and tissue donation, where did you go first? (choose one) 1 2020 202011130015
2020Q4 In general, do you support or oppose the donation of organs and tissue for transplant at death? 1 2020 202011130030
2020Q4 In general, do you support or oppose the donation of organs and tissue for research at death? 1 2020 202011130031
2020Q4 Are you registered to be an organ or tissue donor? 1 2020 202011130032
2020Q4 Is there a particular reason you do not want to have your organs donated for transplant upon your death? If yes, what might that reason be? (Select as many as apply.) 1 2020 202011130033
2020Q4 Is there a particular reason you do not want to have your organs donated for research upon your death? If yes, what might that reason be? (Select as many as apply.) 1 2020 202011130034
2020Q4 Which of the following ways, if any, have you indicated your wishes regarding organ or tissue donation? (Select as many as apply.) 1 2020 202011130035
2020Q4 What types of research would most motivate you to participate in organ and tissue donation? (Select as many as apply.) 1 2020 202011130039
2020Q4 When someone registers to be a donor, which one of the following best describes what they are registering to do? 1 2020 202011130040
2020Q4 The current system regarding becoming an organ and tissue donor is based on the idea that people should have to 'opt-in.' Data indicate that while 95% of people support organ and tissue donation, only 50% have registered to be donors. Some people suggest that a system where people would have to 'opt out' would allow more people to become donors in accordance with their wishes. Which statement most closely matches your beliefs? 1 2020 202011130041
2020Q4 If an opt-out system, also known as presumed consent, were implemented in the United States, would you 'opt out' so that your organs and tissues would NOT be donated? 1 2020 202011130042
2020Q4 Has anyone close to you received an organ transplant? 1 2020 202011130043
2020Q4 Has anyone close to you donated organs or tissues for research? 1 2020 202011130044
2020Q4 Have you or anyone close to you benefitted from a new medical treatment in the last 10 years? 1 2020 202011130045
2020Q4 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements on organ and tissue donation: 1 2020 202011130029
2020Q4 How comfortable would you be with each of the following ways your donated organ and tissue might be used in research: 1 2020 202011130038
2018Q2 Which of the following would you say are the top public health concerns facing the nation? (Choose all that apply) 1 2018 201806150001
2018Q2 Do you view child abuse and neglect as a public health problem in the United States? 1 2018 201806150002
2018Q2 Do you agree or disagree that child abuse and neglect is a problem in your local community? 1 2018 201806150003
2018Q2 In your view, how much of a problem is child abuse and neglect in terms of severity in the United States? 1 2018 201806150004
2018Q2 How do you think others view child abuse and neglect as a problem in terms of severity? 1 2018 201806150005
2018Q2 Do you think health professionals are effective in intervening, preventing, or stopping abuse and appropriately treating victims? 1 2018 201806150006
2018Q2 Do you know of someone (friend or family) who has experienced child abuse and/or neglect? 1 2018 201806150007
2018Q2 Which type of child abuse was experienced? (Choose all that apply) 1 2018 201806150008
2018Q2 Did you experience child abuse and/or neglect when you were a child? 1 2018 201806150009
2018Q2 Which type of child abuse and/or neglect? (Choose all that apply) 1 2018 201806150010
2018Q2 Do you agree or disagree that people who are abused or neglected are likely to abuse or neglect their own children? 1 2018 201806150017
2018Q2 Just your best estimate, what percentage of abused children would you say grow up and abuse their children or others? 1 2018 201806150018
2018Q2 If you were worried that your neighbor's child was being abused, what would you do? (Choose all that apply) 1 2018 201806150019
2018Q2 If you were worried that someone in your family was abusing your child or young relative, what would you do? (Choose all that apply) 1 2018 201806150020
2018Q2 Which of the following areas should be prioritized in research to address child abuse and neglect? (Choose all that apply) 1 2018 201806150021
2018Q2 Which of the following should fund research to better understand, prevent and intervene in child abuse and neglect? (Choose all that apply) 1 2018 201806150022
2018Q2 Who bears the responsibility to end child abuse and neglect? (Choose all that apply) 1 2018 201806150023
2018Q2 Do you agree or disagree that the government, the social work community, child welfare agencies and researchers are effectively working together to address child abuse and neglect? 1 2018 201806150024
2018Q2 How important is it for national and local systems to share data such as reports of child abuse and neglect? 1 2018 201806150025
2018Q2 How important is it for health care providers to identify families at elevated risk of child abuse and neglect? 1 2018 201806150026
2018Q2 Do you agree or disagree that home visiting services such as those that partner nurses with families are useful to reduce child abuse and neglect? 1 2018 201806150027
2018Q2 Who should fund early infant home visiting services to support families and prevent child abuse and neglect? (Choose all that apply) 1 2018 201806150028
2018Q2 How important is early education and family support services to decrease the likelihood of child abuse and neglect? 1 2018 201806150029
2018Q2 How important is it to increase federal funding for research on child abuse and neglect? 1 2018 201806150030
2018Q2 Do you believe that in order to bring up, raise, or educate a child properly, the child needs to be physically punished? 1 2018 201806150031
2018Q2 How do you think child abuse and neglect contributes to the following from 1 to 5, with 1 being 'not at all' and 5 being 'a great deal': 1 2018 201806150016
2017Q2 How important do you think it is that the U.S. is a global leader in medical, health and scientific research? 1 2017 201707140002
2017Q2 , 2014Q2 Has your doctor or other healthcare professional ever talked to you about medical research? 2 2017 201707140005
2017Q2 , 2014Q2 Where would you go to get information about clinical trials? (Check all that apply) 2 2017 201707140010
2017Q2 Which of the following do you think is a reliable source for clinical trial information? (Check all that apply) 1 2017 201707140011
2017Q2 Who do you think pays for clinical trials in this country? (Check all that apply) 1 2017 201707140012
2017Q2 Do you agree or disagree that healthy individuals participate in clinical trials? 1 2017 201707140013
2017Q2 When healthy individuals participate in a clinical trial, do you think it is because. . .? (Check all that apply) 1 2017 201707140019
2017Q2 How likely would you be to participate in a clinical trial if referred by the following? (Check all that apply) 1 2017 201707140035
2017Q2 How likely are you to use technology such as apps, phones and monitoring devices to share your personal health data for clinical research? 1 2017 201707140036
2017Q2 If you participated in a clinical trial, would you prefer to have clinical trial information/data/results delivered through your phone? 1 2017 201707140037
2017Q2 , 2014Q2 Would you say that without being told, patients are sometimes included in clinical trials when they are receiving medical treatment? 2 2017 201707140040
2017Q2 How often would you say that participants in clinical trials are treated fairly and with respect? 1 2017 201707140041
2023Q4 , 2017Q2 , 2016 , 2015 Please indicate which of the following statements comes closer to your view - A or B? Statement A: Some people say the FDA should move more quickly in order to get new treatments to patients, even if it means there may be risks. Statement B: Other people say FDA should act more slowly in order to reduce risk, even if it means patients may wait for treatments. 4 2023 202310130100
2017Q2 How concerned are you that most medications approved by FDA for use in America are tested in patients in other countries as well as in the U.S.? 1 2017 201707140048
2017Q2 , 2014Q2 Should the federal government provide tax incentives to companies to encourage them to conduct clinical trials in the U.S. rather than in other countries? 2 2017 201707140049
2017Q2 Do you agree or disagree that clinical trial participation should be a routine health behavior, whether you are healthy or ill, similar to getting an annual checkup with your health care provider? 1 2017 201707140060
2016Q2 Have you ever taken a medicine to prevent, treat or cure a health condition? 1 2016 201606100002
2016Q2 Have medicines helped you or a family member in the last year? 1 2016 201606100003
2016Q2 Have you taken a medicine today? 1 2016 201606100004
2016Q2 Do you believe we are making enough progress in developing new medicines? 1 2016 201606100006
2016Q2 Do you believe that there is enough collaboration between academics, government, and industry scientists on research projects to discover and develop new medicines? 1 2016 201606100007
2016Q2 Do you agree or disagree that medicines available today have improved your quality of life? 1 2016 201606100009
2016Q2 In your opinion, how important is it to develop better medicines for conditions we currently treat? 1 2016 201606100010
2016Q2 In your opinion, how important is it to develop new medicines that have few treatments? 1 2016 201606100011
2016Q2 How important do you think it is that the U.S. remains the global leader in bringing new medicines to patients? 1 2016 201606100012
2016Q2 How important is it that the federal government funds research that identifies ways to help our health care system function more effectively and efficiently? 1 2016 201606100016
2016Q2 Would you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose or strongly oppose paying an additional $1 per week in taxes if you knew for sure that it would go towards the U.S. investing more in research to improve health? 1 2016 201606100017
2016Q2 How well do you think candidates running for President listen to and understand the health concerns of people like you? 1 2016 201606100018
2016Q2 How well do you think candidates running for Congress listen to and understand the health concerns of people like you? 1 2016 201606100019
2016Q2 To the best of your recollection, in the last 30-60 days, have you heard any of the candidates for President discuss medical research? 1 2016 201606100020
2016Q2 To the best of your recollection, in the last 30-60 days, have you heard any of the candidates for Congress discuss medical research? 1 2016 201606100021
2016Q2 How important is it for you to know whether your candidates for Congress believe the government should invest more in medical research? 1 2016 201606100022
2016Q2 In your view, how important is it for the next President to assign a high priority to putting health research and innovation to work to assure continued medical progress? 1 2016 201606100023
2016Q2 In your view, how important is it for the next Congress to assign a high priority to putting health research and innovation to work to assure continued medical progress? 1 2016 201606100024
2016Q2 In your opinion, which candidate is most supportive of medical research conducted by the public and private sector to find new cures for disease? 1 2016 201606100025
2016Q2 When it comes to rising health care costs, would you say medical research and development is part of the problem or part of the solution? 1 2016 201606100026
2016Q2 On balance, do you feel the pharmaceutical industry is a positive or negative force in improving the health of you or your family? 1 2016 201606100027
2016Q2 On balance, do you feel the pharmaceutical industry is a positive or negative force in improving America's health care? 1 2016 201606100028
2016Q2 How well do you think the pharmaceutical industry performs in delivering on its promise to develop new treatments? 1 2016 201606100029
2016Q2 'Price controls' means that the federal government sets a minimum or maximum price that can be charged for a product or service. Do you agree or disagree that price controls for medicines would result in less medical research investments by the pharmaceutical industry? 1 2016 201606100030
2015Q4 How concerned are you that most medications approved by the FDA for use in America are tested on patients in other countries as well as in the U.S.? 1 2015 201509180001
2015Q4 How well do you think the pharmaceutical industry performs at conducting clinical trials responsibly? 1 2015 201509180002
2015Q4 On balance, do you feel the pharmaceutical industry is a more positive or more negative force in improving the health of you or your family? 1 2015 201509180003
2015Q4 How well do you think the pharmaceutical industry does their part to make sure patients who can’t afford their products get them anyway? 1 2015 201509180004
2015Q4 How well do you think the pharmaceutical industry listens to and understands the concerns of people like you? 1 2015 201509180005
2015Q4 How well do you think the pharmaceutical industry provides accurate information about the risks and side effects of their products? 1 2015 201509180006
2015Q4 On balance, do you feel the pharmaceutical industry is a more positive or more negative force in improving America’s health care? 1 2015 201509180007
2014Q3 In general, would you say your health is. . .? 1 2014 201408140001
2014Q3 When was the last time you visited a health care provider? By health care provider, I mean a doctor, a nurse practitioner, or any other medical professional who has given you a physical examination or written prescriptions for you. 1 2014 201408140002
2014Q3 Have you ever been told by a health care provider that you have any of the following 1 2014 201408140004
2014Q3 Have you ever had your eyes examined by an eye care provider? 1 2014 201408140010
2014Q3 Did the examiner put in drops to dilate your eyes so he/she could look into them more easily? 1 2014 201408140011
2014Q3 What was the one MAIN reason you had your eyes examined the last time? 1 2014 201408140012
2014Q3 Is there a particular or one MAIN reason why you have never had your eyes examined by an eye care provider? 1 2014 201408140013
2014Q3 What would you do if any of the following people said you should have an eye exam. For each one, please tell if you would be... to have an eye exam - Family members 1 2014 201408140014
2014Q3 What would you do if any of the following people said you should have an eye exam. For each one, please tell if you would be... to have an eye exam - Your primary care provider 1 2014 201408140015
2014Q3 Many insurers such as Medicare and some private insurers help pay for medical care of eye diseases, but do not help pay for routine eye exams or glasses/contacts. Sometimes people have separate vision insurance to help pay for routine eye exams or glasses. Do you have insurance coverage for routine eye exams or glasses? 1 2014 201408140016
2014Q3 Select which statement best describes how your insurance situation impacts how often you have your eyes checked. 'Because of my insurance situation...' 1 2014 201408140017
2014Q3 During the past year have you seen or heard anything about eye health in... 1 2014 201408140018
2014Q3 To which of the following people have you spoken with about eye health or eye disease in the past 12 months? 1 2014 201408140019
2014Q3 Which of the following conditions do you think has the most impact on the percentage of Americans who will develop blindness from eye disorders in the U.S.? 1 2014 201408140020
2014Q3 Which of the following conditions do you think has the most impact on health care costs related to eye disorders in the US? 1 2014 201408140021
2014Q3 Thinking ahead to the year 2050, do you think there will be a higher percentage of people with blindness in the US, or a smaller percentage? 1 2014 201408140022
2014Q3 In your view, how will health care costs from eye disorders change by the year 2050? 1 2014 201408140023
2014Q3 One kind of medical research is often referred to as a clinical trial. In this, volunteers choose to participate to test the safety and effectiveness of certain treatments, drugs or devices. Have you ever heard of a clinical trial to test safety and effectiveness of treatments for eye and vision conditions? 1 2014 201408140024
2014Q3 How did you hear about clinical trials for eye and vision research? 1 2014 201408140025
2014Q3 If a health care provider found a clinical trial on eye and vision research and recommended you join, how likely would you be to participate in a clinical trial? 1 2014 201408140026
2014Q3 If you were asked instead to pay a share of your available financial resources, what percentage of these resources would you be willing to pay? 1 2014 201408140027
2014Q3 Which of the following diseases or ailments is the worst that could happen to you? 1 2014 201408140028
2014Q3 Which of the following loss of senses is the worst that could happen to you? 1 2014 201408140029
2014Q3 Would you be willing to pay $1 per week more in taxes if you were certain that all of the money would be spent on additional eye and vision research? 1 2014 201408140035
2014Q3 Are any of your immediate family members affected by an eye and vision disease? 1 2014 201408140036
2014Q3 Which of the following would concern you as a consequence of losing your vision? 1 2014 201408140038
2014Q3 When you think about aging, do you worry about changes in or impairment to your vision? 1 2014 201408140039
2014Q3 Are you currently assisting a family member or friend with impaired vision, for example, taking them to the doctor, driving them on errands, helping around the house? 1 2014 201408140040
2014Q3 Do you agree or disagree that individuals have different risks of eye disease depending on their ethnic heritage. 1 2014 201408140041
2014Q3 Do you agree or disagree that smoking is associated with greater risk of eye disease? 1 2014 201408140042
2014Q3 Do you agree or disagree that obesity is associated with greater risk of eye disease? 1 2014 201408140043
2014Q3 Do you agree or disagree that exposure to excessive sunlight or ultraviolet radiation is associated with greater risk of eye disease? 1 2014 201408140044
2014Q3 Do you believe we are making enough progress in eye and vision research in the U.S.? 1 2014 201408140045
2014Q3 The federal government spends on average $2.10 per person each year on eye and vision research. Would you say that is... 1 2014 201408140046
2014Q3 In addition to the federal government, industry, patient groups and philanthropies pay for eye and vision research. Do you think all sectors should increase funding for this type of research? 1 2014 201408140047
2014Q3 How important is it that our nation supports research that focuses on improving prevention and treatment of eye and vision disorders? 1 2014 201408140048
2014Q3 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:' Good eye health is important to overall health.' 1 2014 201408140049
2014Q3 Are you seeking or receiving treatment or have you received treatment in the past from a health care provider for the following: 1 2014 201408140009
2014Q3 Now I'm going to ask you about how you think certain conditions would affect your day-to-day life. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 having the least impact and 10 having the greatest impact on your daily life, how would you rate each of the following: 1 2014 201408140034
2014Q2 How much progress would you say we are making with medical research in the U.S.? 1 2013 201306110006
2014Q2 Who do you think pays for clinical trials in this country? 1 2013 201306110009
2014Q2 There is a waiting list for most clinical trials. 1 2013 201306110010
2014Q2 It is usually difficult to recruit participants for clinical trials. 1 2013 201306110011
2014Q2 When people participate in a clinical trial, do you think it is because. . .? 1 2013 201306110018
2014Q2 On balance, do you think a person receives better medical care if enrolled in a clinical trial? 1 2013 201306110024
2014Q2 Where do you think volunteers go to participate in clinical trials? 1 2013 201306110026
2014Q2 Do you believe that patients in clinical trials. . .? 1 2013 201306110027
2014Q2 How often would you say that participants in clinical trials are treated fairly and with respect... 1 2013 201306110028
2014Q2 How often would you say the results of most clinical trials are accurate? 1 2013 201306110029
2014Q2 Would you say that the amount of time it takes for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve a drug and allow it to be sold to consumers is too long, about right, or not long enough, or do you not know enough to have an opinion? 1 2013 201306110036
2014Q2 Do you believe sequestration, the across-the-board spending cuts for federal agencies, will delay the drug approval process at the FDA? 1 2013 201306110038
2014Q2 How concerned are you that most medications approved by FDA for use in America are tested in patients in other countries as well as in the US? 1 2013 201306110039
2014Q2 Fewer than 10% of Americans participate in clinical trials. Which of the following do you think is a reason that individuals don’t participate in clinical trials? 1 2013 201306110040
2014Q2 Which of the organizations listed below would you say has the greatest responsibility in educating the public about clinical trials? 1 2013 201306110052
2014Q2 Should the federal government spend more to educate the public about clinical trials? 1 2013 201306110053
2024Q1 When today's children in America grow up, do you think they will be: 1 2024 202402080028
2024Q1 Why do you think today’s children in America will grow up worse off? Select all that apply. 1 2024 202402080029
2024Q1 Why do you think today’s children in America will grow up better off? Select all that apply. 1 2024 202402080030
2024Q1 , 2016 Which of the following should be included among the priorities of candidates running for national office THIS YEAR? Select all that apply. 2 2024 202402080031
2024Q1 Which statement is closest to your view? Statement A: Scientific and technological advancement in the U.S. is progressing well. Statement B: Scientific and technological advancement in the U.S. is not progressing well. 1 2024 202402080032
2024Q1 What are the biggest obstacles to scientific and technological advancements in the United States? (Select up to three) 1 2024 202402080033
2024Q1 How important is it for the federal government to support economic incentives for private sector investment in science and technology? 1 2024 202402080074
2024Q1 Some governments have a goal to spend 3%-5% of GDP on research and development. Some, including Japan and Korea, have already met this goal, and others, including China, have pledged to do so. The U.S. currently spends 0.7% of our GDP on research and development. How important is it for the U.S. to set a higher goal? 1 2024 202402080075
2024Q1 Please indicate which of the following statements comes closer to your view? Statement A: Artificial intelligence has tremendous potential to bring about technological advancements that will improve my quality of life. Statement B: Artificial intelligence presents significant risks to my quality of life. 1 2024 202402080077
2024Q1 How would you rate the quality of K-12 education focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in the U.S.? 1 2024 202402080078
2024Q1 How well do you think candidates running for Congress respond to the health concerns of people like you? 1 2024 202402080080
2024Q1 How well do you think candidates running for President respond to the health concerns of people like you? 1 2024 202402080081
2024Q1 In thinking about threats to your health, how important is it that elected officials and candidates listen to advice from scientists? 1 2024 202402080082
2024Q1 If you knew that a candidate for national office favored spending more federal dollars (tax dollars) on medical and health research, would you be more or less likely to support that person for election? 1 2024 202402080083
2024Q1 How important is it for your candidates in 2024 to promote faster medical progress? 1 2024 202402080084
2024Q1 To the best of your knowledge, which of the following is the largest funder of medical and health research in the U.S.? 1 2024 202402080091
2024Q1 Studies show that in addition to increased risk from health problems such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and infant mortality happen more often among certain minorities and/or citizens with lower incomes. How important do you feel it is to conduct research to combat health disparities? 1 2024 202402080092
2024Q1 , 2017 , 2016Q2 A type of research called health care delivery research seeks to improve the translation of discoveries from research into medical practice. How important do you think it is for the United States to invest in health care delivery research? 3 2024 202402080093
2024Q1 , 2023 Some people say that patients should have more of a voice in determining health research priorities. In general, which statement most closely matches your view? 2 2024 202402080095
2024Q1 , 2023 Misinformation is false or inaccurate information, while disinformation is false information which is deliberately intended to mislead. Please indicate to what extent you are concerned with the impact of misinformation/disinformation on the following? - Addressing climate change 2 2024 202402080097
2024Q1 , 2023 Misinformation is false or inaccurate information, while disinformation is false information which is deliberately intended to mislead. Please indicate to what extent you are concerned with the impact of misinformation/disinformation on the following? - Maintaining a stable democracy 2 2024 202402080098
2024Q1 How important is it to increase government funding for research on maternal mortality? 1 2024 202402080100
2024Q1 Please indicate whether or not you believe the U.S. is a leader in each of the following areas, using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is very much a leader and 5 is not at all a leader. 1 2024 202402080013
2024Q1 How important is it that the U.S. be a leader in the following categories. 1 2024 202402080027
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