Survey to Investigate Awareness of the Mississippi Delta Fish Advisory and the Relationship between the Advisory and Related Fishing Behaviors
INTRODUCTION FOR THE ON-THE-BANK SURVEY
Hello. My name is ____________________________ and I’m with ___________________. We are talking with people who fish in the Mississippi Delta as part of a study that we are conducting for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency. We plan to talk with about 1,000 individuals from different counties in the Delta. A summary of the study findings will be posted locally.
My questions will take about 15 to 20 minutes. All of the information you provide will be kept completely confidential. The study findings will be presented in summary form so that your name is not associated with your responses.
(IF THE GROUP HAS MORE THAN ONE PERSON)
For those of you 18 years old or older, I just need to know which one of you has the next birthday. (ASSIST AS NEEDED BY ASKING FOR BIRTHDAYS. SELECT PERSON WITH MOST RECENT BIRTHDAY.)
(IF THE GROUP HAS ONLY ONE PERSON)
E1. Are you at least 18 years old?
1. YES 2. NO (TERMINATE) |
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(ASK
SELECTED PERSON)
E2. Do you live in Coahoma, Holmes,
Leflore, or Washington counties?
1. YES 2. NO (TERMINATE) |
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E3. To the best of your knowledge, have you or anyone in your household eaten wild-caught fish from the Mississippi Delta in the past year? Please include wild-caught fish caught by you or others, including fish you buy.
1. YES (GO TO E5) 2. NO |
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-8. DON’T KNOW (GO TO E5) -9. REFUSED (GO TO E5) |
E4. Why don’t you or members of your household eat wild-caught fish from the Mississippi Delta?
1. DON’T LIKE TASTE 2. NOT SAFE TO EAT 3. BECAUSE OF FISH ADVISORY 4. OTHER |
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-8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
E5. I hope that you will participate in the survey.
1. YES 2. NO (CODE AS REFUSAL) |
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INTRODUCTION FOR THE HOUSEHOLD SURVEY
Hello. My name is ____________________________ and I’m with ___________________. We are talking with people who fish in the Mississippi Delta as part of a study that we are conducting for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency. Your household was randomly selected to participate in this study. We plan to talk with about 1,000 individuals from different counties in the Delta. A summary of the study findings will be posted locally.
My questions will take about 15 to 20 minutes. All of the information you provide will be kept completely confidential. The study findings will be presented in summary form so that your name is not associated with your responses.
Before we begin, I need to ask you two questions to see if you qualify for the study.
E1. Have you or anyone in your household been fishing anywhere in the Mississippi Delta area in the past year? Do not include fishing for commercial purposes or fishing in commercial catfish ponds. (show map.) The Delta area includes the area from the levee on the west to the hills on the east. It does not include the Mississippi River.
1. YES 2. NO |
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E2. To the best of your knowledge, have you or anyone in your household eaten wild-caught fish from the Mississippi Delta in the past year? Please include wild-caught fish caught by you or others, including fish you buy.
1. YES 2. NO |
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I. determine eligibility
IF
Question e1 = 1 or Question e2 = 1
ELIGIBLE
Great! You qualify for the study. I hope that your household will
participate.
IF Question e1 = 2 and Question e2 = 2 (household does not fish or does not EAT fish)
NOT ELIGIBLE I’m sorry. You do not qualify for the study. Thank you for your time and have a nice day.
II. if eligible, SELECT INDIVIDUAL IN HOUSEHOLD TO cOmplete sURVEY
IF Question E1 = 1
May I please speak with the adult (18 years old or older) in this household who fishes most often for wild-caught fish from the Mississippi Delta? (IF NOT AVAILABLE, SCHEDULE FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT.)
IF
Question E2 = 1
May I please speak with the adult in this household who prepares and cooks most of the wild-caught fish that is eaten by your family? (IF NOT AVAILABLE, SCHEDULE FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT.)
IF Question E1 AND E2 = 1
Please give me the initials of the person who fishes most often for wild-caught fish and the initials of the person who prepares and cooks most of the wild caught fish that is eaten by your family.
Fishes
most often: _________
Cooks most of fish: _________
IF SAME PERSON: GO TO E.3
IF DIFFERENT PEOPLE: I just need to know which person has the next birthday. (ASSIST AS NEEDED BY ASKING FOR BIRTHDAYS. SELECT PERSON WITH MOST RECENT BIRTHDAY. IF NOT AVAILABLE, SCHEDULE FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT.)
(ASK
SELECTED PERSON)
E.3 I hope that you will participate in the
survey.
1. YES 2. NO (CODE AS REFUSAL) |
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Thank you for agreeing to participate in our study. I would like to begin by asking you some questions about fishing in the Mississippi Delta. For these questions, please do not include commercial fishing or fishing in commercial catfish ponds.
1. About how many days have you been fishing in the Mississippi Delta area in the past month?
____________ days (READ RESPONSE LIST ONLY IF NECESSARY.)
1. NONE 2. 1 TO 3, (GO TO Q.2) 3. 4 TO 6, (GO TO Q.2) 4. 7 TO 9, (GO TO Q.2) |
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5. 10 TO 15, OR (GO TO Q.2) 6. MORE THAN 15? (GO TO Q.2) -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
1A. About how many days have you been fishing in the Mississippi Delta area in the past year?
____________ days (READ RESPONSE LIST ONLY IF NECESSARY.)
1. 1 TO 3, 2. 4 TO 6, 3. 7 TO 9, |
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4. 10 TO 15, OR 5. MORE THAN 15? -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
2. What are some of the reasons why you fish? (CIRCLE ALL THAT ARE MENTIONED.)
1. LOVE/ENJOY FISHING 2. RELAXATION / STRESS RELIEF 3. FAMILY RECREATION 4. TIME OUTDOORS 5. CHALLENGE / SPORT 6. SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS 7. TO SELL
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8. FEED MY FAMILY 9. REDUCE FOOD EXPENSES 10. LIKE TO EAT FISH 11. FOR FISH FRIES OR OTHER SOCIAL EVENTS 12. OTHER -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
3. When you fish, how often do you give away or trade the fish that you catch to other people? Would you say…
1. never, 2. rarely, 3. some of the time, 4. most of the time, or 5. all of the time? |
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4. When you fish, how often do you eat the fish you catch? Would you say …
1. never, 2. rarely, 3. some of the time, 4. most of the time, or 5. all of the time? |
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5. When you fish, how often do other people in your household eat the fish you catch? Would you say …
1. never, 2. rarely, 3. some of the time, 4. most of the time, or 5. all of the time? |
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6. How much do you depend on the fish that you catch to provide food for your family? Would you say …
1. not at all, 2. a little bit, 3. somewhat, or 4. a lot? |
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Now I would like to ask you some questions about eating wild-caught fish from the Mississippi Delta. For these questions, please include wild-caught fish that you or family members catch, wild-caught fish that other people catch and give to you, and wild-caught fish that you buy. Do not include commercial pond-raised catfish.
7. Are there any children aged 7 or younger living in your household?
1. YES 2. NO (GO TO Q.8) |
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-8. DON’T KNOW (GO TO Q.8) -9. REFUSED (GO TO Q.8) |
7A. At what age did children in your household start eating wild-caught fish from the Mississippi Delta? Would you say they were…
1. less than 1 year old, 2. 1 to 2 years old, 3. 3 to 5 years old, or 4. older than 5 years old? |
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5. CHILDREN DO NOT EAT FISH -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
8. For you and each person in your household, please tell me the initials of that person starting with yourself, their age, whether they are male or female, about how many ounces of fish they usually eat when fish is served at a meal, and about how often they usually eat wild-caught fish from the Mississippi Delta.
Persons in household |
Age |
Gender |
Amount eaten in ounces per meal |
Frequency of eating |
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(enter age) |
(circle one) |
(show card)* |
(enter number) |
(circle one) |
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M F |
________ |
___ times per |
week / month / year |
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M F |
________ |
___ times per |
week / month / year |
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M F |
________ |
___ times per |
week / month / year |
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M F |
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___ times per |
week / month / year |
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M F |
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week / month / year |
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-8. DON’T KNOW
-9. REFUSED
*We will prepare cards that have photographs of different amounts of fish (e.g., 2 ounces, 4 ounces, etc) on a plate that respondents can refer to when answering this question.
IF A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER DOES NOT EAT FISH ASK FOLLOW-UP QUESTION:
8A. Why does he/she not eat fish?
Persons in household |
Reason for Not Eating Fish (circle one) |
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Don’t Like Taste |
Too Young |
Not Safe |
Because of Advisory |
Other |
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9. Did you or others in your household eat gar in the past year? (Show picture.)
1. YES 2. NO (GO TO Q.10) |
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-8. DON’T KNOW (GO TO Q.10) -9. REFUSED (GO TO Q.10) |
9A. For you and each person in your household, please tell me the initials of that person and about how often they eat gar.
Persons in household |
Frequency of eating |
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(enter number) |
(circle one) |
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week / month / year |
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week / month / year |
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week / month / year |
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week / month / year |
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week / month / year |
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-8. DON’T KNOW
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10. Did you or others in your household eat carp in the past year? (Show picture.)
1. YES 2. NO (GO TO Q.11 ON PAGE 9) |
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-8. DON’T KNOW (GO TO Q.11) -9. REFUSED (GO TO Q.11)
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10A. For you and each person in your household, please tell me the initials of that person and about how often they eat carp.
Persons in household |
Frequency of eating |
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(enter number) |
(circle one) |
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_____ times per |
week / month / year |
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week / month / year |
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week / month / year |
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week / month / year |
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week / month / year |
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-8. DON’T KNOW
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11. Did you or others in your household eat wild-caught catfish that are smaller than 22 inches in the past year? Do not include commercial pond-raised catfish. (Show picture.)
1. YES 2. NO |
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12. Did you or others in your household eat wild-caught catfish that are longer than 22 inches in the past year? Do not include pond-raised catfish.
1. YES 2. NO (GO TO Q.13) |
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-8. DON’T KNOW (GO TO Q.13) -9. REFUSED (GO TO Q.13) |
12A. For you and each person in your household, please tell me the initials of that person and about how often they eat large catfish.
Persons in household |
Frequency of eating |
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(enter number) |
(circle one) |
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_____ times per |
week / month / year |
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week / month / year |
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week / month / year |
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week / month / year |
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-8. DON’T KNOW
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13. Did you or others in your household eat buffalo fish in the past year? (Show picture.)
1. YES 2. NO (GO TO Q.14 ON PAGE 10) |
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-8. DON’T KNOW (GO TO Q.14) -9. REFUSED (GO TO Q.14) |
13A. For you and each person in your household, please tell me the initials of that person, about how often they eat buffalo fish, and where the buffalo fish was caught.
Persons in household |
Frequency of eating |
Where did you or others catch the fish? |
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(enter number) |
(circle one) |
(location) |
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week / month / year |
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-8. DON’T KNOW
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14. Now I would like to know how you usually prepare and cook each of the fish that we just talked about.
Type of fish |
Do not eat |
Do you remove skin before cooking? |
Do you remove belly fat before cooking? |
Do you remove the head before cooking? |
Do you gut the fish and discard internal organs? |
Do you usually eat the fillet, a steak, or the whole fish? |
How do you usually cook the fish? |
(check if No) |
(circle one) |
(circle one) |
(circle one) |
(circle one) |
(circle all that apply) |
(circle all that apply) |
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Gar |
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Y or N |
Y or N |
Y or N |
Y or N |
Fillet |
Fry / Grill |
Carp |
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Y or N |
Y or N |
Y or N |
Y or N |
Fillet |
Fry / Grill |
Catfish (< 22 in) |
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Y or N |
Y or N |
Y or N |
Y or N |
Fillet |
Fry / Grill |
Catfish (> 22 in) |
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Y or N |
Y or N |
Y or N |
Y or N |
Fillet |
Fry / Grill |
Buffalo fish |
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Y or N |
Y or N |
Y or N |
Y or N |
Fillet |
Fry / Grill |
-8. DON’T KNOW
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15. How safe do you think it is to eat wild-caught buffalo fish, carp, gar, and large catfish from the Mississippi Delta, would you say that it is …
1. not very safe, 2. somewhat safe, or 3. very safe? |
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16. How safe do you think it is to eat other types of wild-caught fish, those not previously mentioned, from the Mississippi Delta?
1. not very safe, 2. somewhat safe, or 3. very safe? |
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17. Are you aware of any warnings or advisories about eating wild-caught fish from the Mississippi Delta? [IF RESPONDENT IS NOT SURE OR CANNOT RECALL: These advisories were first issued in 2001–2002. The advisory recommends that you don’t eat too much of certain fish because of chemicals in the fish.]
1. YES (GO TO SECTION E ON PAGE 14) 2. NO (COMPLETE SECTION D, THEN GO TO SECTION H) 3. I heard of an advisory a few years ago (GO TO SECTION E ON PAGE 14) |
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-8. DON’T KNOW (COMPLETE SECTION D, THEN GO TO SECTION H) -9. REFUSED (COMPLETE SECTION D, THEN GO TO SECTION H) |
18. The advisory recommends that you should not eat any buffalo fish
from Roebuck Lake and that you should not eat more than two meals a
month of buffalo fish, carp, gar, and catfish greater than 22 inches
from other Mississippi Delta waters. (SHOW PICTURE OF ADVISORY. IF
RESPONDENT NOW RECALLS ADVISORY, CHANGE ANSWER TO QUESTION 17 TO
“YES” AND GO TO SECTION E.)
How believable
to you is the information in the advisory, would you say that it is …
1. not very believable, 2. somewhat believable, or 3. very believable? |
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19. In terms of protecting your health, how important do you think it is to follow the advisory’s recommendations? Would you say…
1. not very important, 2. somewhat important, or 3. very important? |
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20. How difficult would it be for you and your family to limit how much you eat of buffalo fish, carp, gar, and large catfish? Would you say…
1. not a problem at all, 2. somewhat of a problem, or 3. a very big problem? 4. DO NOT EAT THESE FISH (GO TO Q.24 ON PAGE 13) |
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21. How likely are you to follow the advisory’s recommendations? Would you say …
1. not very likely, 2. somewhat likely, or 3. very likely? |
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22. Now that you know about the advisory, how concerned are you about eating wild-caught buffalo fish, carp, gar, and large catfish from the Mississippi Delta? Would you say…
1. not very concerned, 2. somewhat concerned, or 3. very concerned? |
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23. In your opinion, if you or members of your household were to eat wild-caught buffalo fish, carp, gar, or large catfish from the Mississippi Delta, how likely is it that you or they would get sick? Would you say…
1. not very likely, 2. somewhat likely, or 3. very likely? |
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24. What would you say are the two best ways to get information on fishing advisories to people who fish or eat wild-caught fish from the Mississippi Delta? (Show card A; Circle only two responses. read card if necessary.)
1. Radio 2. Television 3. Newspaper 4. Magazine 5. Post signs at lakes, rivers, and other water sources 6. Mail information to home 7. Internet or Web site 8. Wildlife and fish expos 9. Health fairs 10. Post information and provide brochures at bait shops 11. Post information and provide brochures at fish markets |
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12. Post information and provide brochures at Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) clinics 13. Post information and provide brochures at doctors’ offices, hospitals, and clinics 14. Provide information through local churches 15. Go door to door to provide information 16. Fishing clubs
17. OTHER, SPECIFY -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
GO TO SECTION H ON PAGE 23
25. To the best of your knowledge, tell me what the advisory recommends about eating fish. (Circle all that are mentioned.)
1. DO NOT EAT ANY BUFFALO FISH FROM ROEBUCK LAKE 2. DO NOT EAT TOO MUCH OF CERTAIN FISH 3. DO NOT EAT TOO MUCH BUFFALO FISH 4. DO NOT EAT TOO MUCH CARP 5. DO NOT EAT TOO MUCH GAR 6. DO NOT EAT TOO MUCH LARGE CATFISH |
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7. DO NOT EAT MORE THAN TWO MEALS A MONTH OF BUFFALO FISH 8. DO NOT EAT MORE THAN TWO MEALS A MONTH OF CARP 9. DO NOT EAT MORE THAN TWO MEALS A MONTH OF GAR 10. DO NOT EAT MORE THAN TWO MEALS A MONTH OF LARGE CATFISH
11. OTHER, SPECIFY -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
The advisory recommends that you should not eat any buffalo fish from Roebuck Lake and that you should not eat more than two meals a month of buffalo fish, carp, gar, and catfish greater than 22 inches from other Mississippi Delta waters. (SHOW PICTURE OF ADVISORY.)
26. Are you aware of this particular advisory?
1. YES 2. NO (CHANGE ANSWER TO QUESTION 17 TO “NO” AND GO TO SECTION D, THEN GO TO SECTION H)
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27. Do you usually follow the advisory recommendations?
1. YES 2. NO
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28. How believable to you is the information in the advisory, would you say that it is …
1. not very believable, 2. somewhat believable, or 3. very believable? |
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29. In terms of protecting your health, how important do you think it is to follow the advisory’s recommendations? Would you say…
1. not very important, 2. somewhat important, or 3. very important? |
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30. How difficult is it for you and your family to limit how much you eat of the fish in the advisory? Would you say…
1. not a problem at all, 2. somewhat of a problem, or 3. a very big problem? 4. DO NOT EAT THESE FISH (GO TO Q.32) |
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31. In your opinion, if you or members of your household were to eat wild-caught buffalo fish, carp, gar, or large catfish from the Mississippi Delta, how likely is it that you or they would get sick? Would you say…
1. not very likely, 2. somewhat likely, or 3. very likely? |
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32. Please think about this advisory when answering the next questions. How did you hear or learn about the advisory? (Circle all that are mentioned.)
1. RADIO NEWS OR TALK SHOW 2. RADIO ADVERTISEMENT 3. TELEVISION NEWS OR TALK SHOW 4. TELEVISION SHOW 5. NEWSPAPER 6. SIGNS POSTED AT LAKES /RIVERS / WATER |
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7. BROCHURE / PAMPHLET 8. CHURCH 9. FAMILY / FRIENDS
10. OTHER, SPECIFY -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
33. Do you believe the advisory is still in effect?
1. YES 2. NO |
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34. Have you seen signs posted about the advisory at places where you fish?
1. YES 2. NO 3. Yes, I used to see it |
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35. Did you get a brochure or pamphlet about the advisory?
1. YES 2. NO (GO TO Q.36) |
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35A. Where did you get or who gave you the brochure or pamphlet? (Circle all that are mentioned.)
1. HEALTH FAIR 2. COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN 3. BAIT SHOP 4. WILDLIFE AND FISH EXPO 5. FISH MARKET 6. WIC CLINIC 7. DOCTOR, HOSPITAL, OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER |
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8. PARK RANGER 9. CHURCH 10. FAMILY / FRIENDS
11. OTHER, SPECIFY -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
35B. How useful was the brochure or pamphlet? Would you say …
1. not at all useful, 2. somewhat useful, or 3. very useful? |
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36. Do you know about the toll-free hotline that you can call to get information on the advisory?
1. YES 2. NO (GO TO Q.37) |
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36A. Have you called the advisory hotline?
1. YES 2. NO (GO TO Q.37) |
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36B. How useful was the information you got from the advisory hotline? Would you say …
1. not at all useful, 2. somewhat useful, or 3. very useful? |
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37. If you have Internet access, have you looked for any information about the advisory online?
1. YES 2. NO (GO TO Q.38 ON PAGE 17) 3. DO NOT HAVE INTERNET ACCESS (GO TO Q.38 ON PAGE 17) |
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37A. How useful was the information you found online? Would you say …
1. not at all useful, 2. somewhat useful, or 3. very useful? |
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38. Did your church pastor talk about the advisory at all?
1. YES 2. NO 3. DO NOT ATTEND CHURCH |
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39. Did your doctor or other health care provider talk with you about the advisory?
1. YES 2. NO 3. HAVE NOT BEEN TO THE DOCTOR |
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40. Do you remember seeing or hearing information about the advisory on any of the following TV or radio programs? (Read list and circle ONE FOR EACH.)
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Yes |
No |
Don’t Know |
Refused |
Local TV news or talk show |
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02 |
-8 |
-9 |
Mississippi Outdoors program on ETV |
01 |
02 |
-8 |
-9 |
Local radio news or talk show |
01 |
02 |
-8 |
-9 |
Radio advertisements |
01 |
02 |
-8 |
-9 |
41. What would you say are the two best ways to get information on fishing advisories to people who fish or eat wild-caught fish from the Mississippi Delta? (Show card A; Circle only two responses. read card if necessary.)
1. Radio 2. Television 3. Newspaper 4. Magazine 5. Post signs at lakes, rivers, and other water sources 6. Mail information to home 7. Internet or Web site 8. Wildlife and fish expos 9. Health fairs 10. Post information and provide brochures at bait shops 11. Post information and provide brochures at fish markets |
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12. Post information and provide brochures at Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) clinics 13. Post information and provide brochures at doctors’ offices, hospitals, and clinics 14. Provide information through local churches 15. Go door to door to provide information 16. Fishing clubs
17. OTHER, SPECIFY -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
42. After learning about the advisory, did you make any changes in your fishing practices, such as how often you fish, where you fish, or the types of fish that you catch?
1. YES 2. NO (GO TO SECTION G) |
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43. After learning about the advisory, did you change how often you usually fish in Mississippi Delta waters? Do you fish …
1. more often, 2. about the same amount of time, or 3. less often? |
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44. After learning about the advisory, did you change the locations where you usually go fishing in the Mississippi Delta? Do you fish …
1. in the same places or 2. in different places? |
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45. Before learning about the advisory, did you ever fish in Roebuck Lake in Leflore County? (SHOW ON MAP, IF NECESSARY.)
1. YES 2. NO |
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46. Since learning about the advisory, have you fished in Roebuck Lake?
1. YES 2. NO |
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47. After learning about the advisory, did you make any changes in the types of fish that you usually fish for in the Mississippi Delta? Do you fish …
1. for the same types of fish or (GO TO SECTION G) 2. different types of fish? |
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-8. DON’T KNOW (GO TO SECTION G) -9. REFUSED (GO TO SECTION G) |
47A. Tell me about the changes you made in the types of fish that you fish for in the Mississippi Delta. (RECORD RESPONSE.)
-8. DON’T KNOW
-9. REFUSED
48. Since learning about the advisory, what types of wild-caught fish have you stopped eating? (circle all that are mentioned.) NOTE: IF RESPONDENT SAYS “CATFISH,” PROBE: Any specific size of catfish?; IF RESPONDENT SAYS “BIG FISH,” PROBE: Any specific type of fish?
1. BUFFALO 2. CARP 3. GAR 4. CATFISH 5. LARGE CATFISH (> 22 inches) |
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6. SMALL CATFISH
7. OTHER, SPECIFY 8. NONE -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
49. Since learning about the advisory, what types of wild-caught fish do you eat less of now? (circle all that are mentioned.) NOTE: IF RESPONDENT SAYS “CATFISH,” PROBE: Any specific size of catfish?; IF RESPONDENT SAYS “BIG FISH,” PROBE: Any specific type of fish?
1. BUFFALO 2. CARP 3. GAR 4. CATFISH 5. LARGE CATFISH (> 22 inches) |
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6. SMALL CATFISH
7. OTHER, SPECIFY 8. NONE -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
50. Since you cut back or stopped eating certain wild-caught fish, what are you eating instead? (circle all that are mentioned.)
1. EAT OTHER TYPES OF FISH / DRUM / BREAM / LARGE MOUTH BASS / CRAPPIE / FISH THAT ARE NOT IN THE ADVISORY 2. EAT FARM / POND-RAISED CATFISH INSTEAD 3. BUY FISH FROM FISH MARKET OR GROCERY STORE INSTEAD 4. EAT SMALLER FISH INSTEAD |
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5. HAVE LESS FOOD TO EAT NOW 6. BUY AND EAT CHICKEN INSTEAD 7. BUY AND EAT BEEF / PORK / MEAT INSTEAD
8. OTHER, SPECIFY -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
51. Since learning about the advisory, what types of wild-caught fish do you eat more of now? (circle all that are mentioned.) NOTE: IF RESPONDENT SAYS “CATFISH,” PROBE: Any specific size of catfish?; IF RESPONDENT SAYS “BIG FISH,” PROBE: Any specific type of fish?
1. BUFFALO 2. CARP 3. GAR 4. CATFISH 5. LARGE CATFISH (> 22 inches) |
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6. SMALL CATFISH
7. OTHER, SPECIFY 8. NONE -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
52. After learning about the advisory, did you change the size of wild-caught fish from the Mississippi Delta that you eat? Do you usually eat …
1. larger fish, (GO TO Q.53 ON PAGE 22) 2. the same size of fish, (GO TO Q.53) 3. smaller fish, or 4. smaller-sized fish for some types of fish and the same size for other types of fish? |
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-8. DON’T KNOW (GO TO Q.53) -9. REFUSED (GO TO Q.53) |
52A. For what types of fish do you eat smaller-sized fish? (Circle all that are mentioned.)
1. BUFFALO 2. CARP 3. GAR 4. CATFISH 5. DRUM 6. BREAM |
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7. LARGE MOUTH BASS 8. CRAPPIE
9. OTHER, SPECIFY -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
53. After learning about the advisory, did you make any changes in how you prepare or cook wild-caught fish from the Mississippi Delta?
1. YES 2. NO (GO TO Q.54) |
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-8. DON’T KNOW (GO TO Q.54) -9. REFUSED (GO TO Q.54) |
53A. Which of the following changes did you make? (SHOW CARD B WITH LIST; CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY.)
1. Started removing skin from fish before cooking 2. Started removing belly fat from fish before cooking 3. Started eating fillets instead of whole fish 4. Stopped frying fish or fry fish less often |
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5. Stopped making fish stew or soup 6. Started broiling, baking, or grilling fish instead of frying
7. OTHER, SPECIFY -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
54. After learning about the advisory, were any changes made in the types and amount of wild-caught fish or how fish was prepared and cooked for children under the age of 7?
1. YES 2. NO (GO TO Q.55 ON PAGE 23) 3. DO NOT PREPARE AND COOK FISH FOR CHILDREN (GO TO Q.55) |
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-8. DON’T KNOW (GO TO Q.55) -9. REFUSED (GO TO Q.55) |
54A. What kind of changes were made? (RECORD
RESPONSE.)
-8. DON’T KNOW
-9. REFUSED
Now
I would like to ask you a few questions about yourself. Remember, all
the information you provide will be kept completely confidential.
55. RECORD GENDER.
1. MALE 2. FEMALE |
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-8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
56. What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
1. 5TH GRADE OR LESS 2. 6TH TO 8TH GRADE 3. 9TH TO 11TH GRADE 4. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED 5. SOME COLLEGE 6. 2-YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE |
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7. 4-YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE 8. ADVANCED DEGREE -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
57. RECORD ETHNICITY; if necessary ASK QUESTION
Are you Hispanic or Latino?
1. YES 2. NO |
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-8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
58. RECORD RACE; if necessary ASK QUESTION AND Show card C
What is your race?
1. White 2. Black or African American 3. Asian 4. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 5. American Indian or Alaska Native |
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-8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
59. What is your marital status?
1. SINGLE 2. MARRIED 3. DIVORCED / SEPARATED 4. WIDOWED |
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5. LIVING WITH PARTNER -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
60. Including yourself, how many people 18 years of age or older live in your household?
1. 1 2. 2 3. 3 |
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4. 4 5. 5 OR MORE -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
61. How many people under 18 years of age live in your household?
1. 1 2. 2 3. 3 |
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4. 4 5. 5 OR MORE -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
62. Which of the following best describes your work status? Are you …
1. employed full time, 2. employed part time, 3. unemployed, 4. retired, 5. disabled, 6. a student, or 7. a homemaker? |
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8. OTHER, SPECIFY -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
63. Do you have a current sport fishing license for the state of Mississippi? Do not include commercial fishing licenses.
1. YES 2. NO |
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-8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
64. What was your total household income in 2008 before taxes? Include income from all persons living in your house. (Show card D. Circle one. If respondent is reluctant to respond remind him / her that the information will be kept confidential and only used for analysis purposes.)
1. less than $9,999 2. $10,000–19,999 3. $20,000–29,999 4. $30,000–39,999 |
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5. $40,000–49,999 6. $50,000 or more -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
We’re almost done with the interview. My last questions are about fish and shellfish in general, not necessarily those caught in the Mississippi Delta. By fish and shellfish, I mean all types of fish and shellfish including tuna fish, fish sticks, shrimp, oysters, crab, and so on.
65. Have you heard anything about it being healthy to eat fish and shellfish?
1. YES 2. NO (GO TO Q.66) |
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-8. DON’T KNOW (GO TO Q.66) -9. REFUSED (GO TO Q.66) |
65A. What health benefits have you heard of? (Circle all that are mentioned.)
1. GENERALLY HEALTHY / NUTRITIOUS 2. LOW FAT 3. BRAIN FOOD 4. HEART HEALTHY 5. OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS 6. CHOLESTEROL LOWERING 7. LOW CALORIE / AIDS IN WEIGHT LOSS |
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8. ANTIOXIDANT / GOOD FOR SKIN 9. PROVIDES VITAMINS / MINERALS 10. HIGH PROTEIN 11. OIL / FISH OIL -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
66. Have you heard of any health problems from eating fish or shellfish, other than the Mississippi Delta advisory that we’ve already talked about?
1. YES 2. NO (GO TO Q.67 ON PAGE 26) |
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-8. DON’T KNOW (GO TO Q.67) -9. REFUSED (GO TO Q.67) |
66A. What health problems have you heard of? (Circle all that are mentioned.)
1. MERCURY / METHYL MERCURY (GO TO Q.67A ON PAGE 26) 2. PCBs 3. DIOXIN 4. VIBRIO 5. HEPATITIS 6. GERMS / PARASITES / BACTERIA 7. ALLERGIES |
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8. PESTICIDES 9. CHEMICALS 10. POLLUTION/CONTAMINATION 11. FOOD POISONING
12. OTHER, SPECIFY -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
67. Have you heard anything about mercury as a problem in some fish or shellfish?
1. YES 2. NO (END SURVEY) |
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-8. DON’T KNOW (END SURVEY) -9. REFUSED (END SURVEY) |
67A. What kinds of fish or shellfish have mercury problems? (if respondent answers “tuna,” probe for type. Circle all that are mentioned.)
1. GENERAL TUNA 2. TUNA STEAK 3. CANNED TUNA 4. ALBACORE OR CHUNK WHITE TUNA 5. LIGHT TUNA 6. SWORDFISH 7. SHARK 8. KING MACKEREL |
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9. TILE FISH 10. SALMON 11. SHELLFISH 12. ANY LARGE FISH
13. OTHER, SPECIFY -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
67B. Have you heard of any particular group of people who are advised to be especially careful not to eat too much fish or shellfish that might have mercury?
67C. Which group of people should not eat too much fish or shellfish that might have mercury? (Circle all that are mentioned.)
1. PREGNANT WOMEN OR WOMEN WHO MIGHT BECOME PREGNANT 2. NURSING MOTHERS 3. YOUNG CHILDREN |
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4. OTHER, SPECIFY -8. DON’T KNOW -9. REFUSED |
Thank you for completing the survey!
Give respondent
information on the advisories.
| File Type | application/msword |
| File Title | EFFECTIVENESS OF MISSISSIPPI DELTA FISH ADVISORIES |
| Author | scc |
| Last Modified By | Jonna Capezzuto |
| File Modified | 2009-06-18 |
| File Created | 2009-06-18 |