Home » Surveys » January 2021 National Public Opinion Survey January 2021 National Public Opinion Survey 01/22/2021 VIEW AS PDF This is the content that will show on the page dedicated to this survey. Questions Also Appears in Do you believe the United States has the best health care system in the world? 2022 How important is investing in research to each of the following - Preventing the next pandemic 2022 How important is it for scientists to inform elected officials about their research and its impact on society? 2022 Can you name a living scientist? 2022 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. 2022 To the best of your knowledge, would you say that medical research in the U.S. is conducted in all 50 states? 2022 In thinking about threats to your health, how important is it that elected officials at all levels listen to advice from scientists? 2022 In thinking about threats to your health, how important is it that elected officials at all levels listen to advice from public health professionals? 2022 How important do you think it is that the U.S. is a global leader in research to improve health? 2022 Please indicate the extent to which you agree that opioid abuse and addiction is a major problem in your community. 2022 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? 2022 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) How much confidence do you have in each of the following institutions - Military How much confidence do you have in each of the following institutions - Small business How much confidence do you have in each of the following institutions - Police How much confidence do you have in each of the following institutions - Research institutions How much confidence do you have in each of the following institutions - The church/organized religion How much confidence do you have in each of the following institutions - The federal government How much confidence do you have in each of the following institutions - Colleges and universities How much confidence do you have in each of the following institutions - Public K-12 schools How much confidence do you have in each of the following institutions - U.S. Supreme Court How much confidence do you have in each of the following institutions - Large technology companies How much confidence do you have in each of the following institutions - Your state government How important is investing in research to each of the following - Finding new ways of preventing, treating and curing illnesses How important is investing in research to each of the following - Maintaining U.S. standing in global economic competitiveness How important is investing in research to each of the following - Safety and availability of clean water How important is investing in research to each of the following - Food security In general, do you think the work that scientists do benefits all, most, some, or very few people in this country? In general, to what extent do you think the work that scientists do benefits you? How important is it for scientists to inform the public about their research and its impact on society? What would you say is the single most important health issue facing the nation? (Choose one) What would you say is the second most important health issue facing the nation? (Choose one) Do you favor or oppose doubling federal spending on medical research over the next five years? 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? How important is it for President Biden and the new Congress to assign a higher priority to ensuring faster medical progress? How much confidence do you have in each of the following to act in your best interest: Nurses How much confidence do you have in each of the following to act in your best interest: Doctors How much confidence do you have in each of the following to act in your best interest: Scientists How much confidence do you have in each of the following to act in your best interest: Police officers How much confidence do you have in each of the following to act in your best interest: Public health officials How much confidence do you have in each of the following to act in your best interest: Military leaders How much confidence do you have in each of the following to act in your best interest: Religious leaders How much confidence do you have in each of the following to act in your best interest: College and university professors How much confidence do you have in each of the following to act in your best interest: Public school principals (K-12) How much confidence do you have in each of the following to act in your best interest: Business leaders How much confidence do you have in each of the following to act in your best interest: Elected officials 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. 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. 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? Can you name any institution, company or organization where medical or health research is conducted? Warnings How much, if at all, do you think climate change is currently harming - Your own health How much, if at all, do you think climate change is currently harming - The health of people in your household How much, if at all, do you think climate change is currently harming - The health of Americans How much, if at all, do you think climate change is currently harming - The health of people worldwide How much, if at all, do you think climate change will harm the following, in the next ten years - Your own health How much, if at all, do you think climate change will harm the following, in the next ten years - The health of people in your household How much, if at all, do you think climate change will harm the following, in the next ten years - The health of Americans How much, if at all, do you think climate change will harm the following, in the next ten years - The health of people worldwide 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 medical or health research to understand and eliminate these disparities? For the following, please indicate your willingness to share your personal health information, assuming that appropriate privacy protections are in place. - To advance medical research For the following, please indicate your willingness to share your personal health information, assuming that appropriate privacy protections are in place. - So researchers can better understand diseases and develop new ways to prevent, treat and cure them For the following, please indicate your willingness to share your personal health information, assuming that appropriate privacy protections are in place. - So health care providers can improve patient care For the following, please indicate your willingness to share your personal health information, assuming that appropriate privacy protections are in place. - So public health officials can better track disease and disability and the causes To the best of your knowledge, how essential was publicly funded research to the development of COVID-19 vaccines? To the best of your knowledge, how essential was private sector funded research to the development of COVID-19? 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? Have you or anyone in your family ever participated in clinical trials? If your doctor found a clinical trial for you and recommended you join, how likely would you be to participate in a clinical trial? 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? How important is it that your state continues to support science and engineering research at state universities? Do you agree or disagree the federal government should assign a higher priority to improving education focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics and careers in those fields? If offered a COVID-19 vaccine, how likely are you to be vaccinated based on the following factors - Your doctor recommended it If offered a COVID-19 vaccine, how likely are you to be vaccinated based on the following factors - The CDC recommended it If offered a COVID-19 vaccine, how likely are you to be vaccinated based on the following factors - A nurse recommended it If offered a COVID-19 vaccine, how likely are you to be vaccinated based on the following factors - A local or state public health official recommended it If offered a COVID-19 vaccine, how likely are you to be vaccinated based on the following factors - It was FDA-approved If offered a COVID-19 vaccine, how likely are you to be vaccinated based on the following factors - Dr. Fauci recommended it If offered a COVID-19 vaccine, how likely are you to be vaccinated based on the following factors - Joe Biden recommended it If offered a COVID-19 vaccine, how likely are you to be vaccinated based on the following factors - A family member recommended it If offered a COVID-19 vaccine, how likely are you to be vaccinated based on the following factors - Donald Trump recommended it If offered a COVID-19 vaccine, how likely are you to be vaccinated based on the following factors - It is described as being 75% effective If offered a COVID-19 vaccine, how likely are you to be vaccinated based on the following factors - It is described as being 95% effective If offered a COVID-19 vaccine, how likely are you to be vaccinated based on the following factors - A connection on social media recommended it If offered a COVID-19 vaccine, how likely are you to be vaccinated based on the following factors - You saw an advertisement on television If offered a COVID-19 vaccine, how likely are you to be vaccinated based on the following factors - A celebrity you trust recommended it 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? Should ensuring universal access to broadband in the United States be an urgent, high, medium, or low priority or not a priority? Do you believe the use of embryonic stem cells is necessary for progress in human health? How important is investing in research to each of the following: 2022
