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COVID-19 Current Events Tracker (CET)
Lindsey Strausser
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2022-10-05
2026-10-05
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CET – Annotated Questionnaire (Wave 80)

Note: The questions below are the proposed questions for the 80th wave of the Weekly Current Events Tracker (CET). Questions highlighted in yellow will be asked every week; questions highlighted in blue will be rotated into the survey on a monthly basis; and questions highlighted in green are meant to be asked in this wave only or are being asked again to update data on a variable of interest.

For the next section we would like to talk about current events.

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//BASE: All respondents //
Item #: Q1-Q2
Question Type: Single punch grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
trust_source. How much do you trust the following sources to provide you with accurate information about COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines and boosters? 
//PROGRAMMING NOTE:  randomize variables in grid //
Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label
trust_source_1
Your State Government
trust_source_1: Source of Vaccine: Your State Government
trust_source_2
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
trust_source_2: HHS 
trust_source_3
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
trust_source_3: CDC 
trust_source_4
U.S. Federal public health officials
trust_source_4: Federal health officials 
trust_source_5
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
trust_source_5: FDA 
trust_source_6
Pharmaceutical companies
trust_source_6: Pharma 
trust_source_7
Local public health officials (for example, state, county, city, or town)
trust_source_7: Local public health officials 
trust_source_8
The American Medical Association
trust_source_8: AMA 
trust_source_9
Medical websites (for example, WebMD, Healthline)
trust_source_9: Medical websites 
trust_source_11
The White House
trust_source_11: White House
trust_source_19
Your local hospital leadership (for example, Chief Medical Officer)
trust_source_19: Hospital leadership
trust_source_20
Other (Please specify) [ANCHOR]
trust_source_20: Other 
trust_source_21
Your doctor or primary health care provider
trust_source_21: Doctor or PCP
trust_source_22
Your family and/or friends
trust_source_22: Family and friends

Value
Value Label
1
Not at all
2
Not very much
3
A fair amount
4
A great deal
99
Not familiar with this source
-99
Refused

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//BASE: All respondents //
Item #: Q3
Question Type: Single punch
have_pcp: Do you currently have one person you think of as your primary care doctor or health care provider that you usually go to when you are sick or need health care?

Variable Label: have_pcp: Currently have healthcare provider/PCP
Value
Value Label
0
No
1
Yes
-99
Refused

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//BASE: All respondents// 
Item #: Q4
Question Type: Single punch grid  
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.”//  
who_treat: If you tested positive for COVID-19, how likely would you be to go to or contact each of the following to find out about COVID treatment options?

//PROGRAMMING NOTE: RANDOMIZE variables in grid//   
Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label
who_treat_1
Primary care provider 
who_treat_1: PCP
who_treat_2
Urgent care or walk-in clinic
who_treat_2: Urgent care or walk-in
who_treat_3
Emergency room or department
who_treat_3: ER
who_treat_4
Pharmacist
who_treat_4: Pharmacist
who_treat_5
Telehealth or similar virtual service
who_treat_5: 
who_treat_6
Other (please specify) [TEXT RESPONSE] [ANCHOR]
who_treat_6: Other

Value
Value Label
1
Very unlikely
2
Somewhat unlikely
3
Neither likely nor unlikely
4
Somewhat likely
5
Very likely
-99
Refused

// Page Break // 

//BASE: All respondents//
Item #: Q5
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
beh1_cet_r: Have you received a COVID-19 vaccine?
Variable Label: beh1_cet_r: Vaccination behavior
Value
Value Label
0
No, I have not received a COVID-19 vaccine
1
Yes, but I have only received one shot out of the two required shots 
2
Yes, I have received all of the required shots 
-99
Refused

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//BASE: beh1_cet_r=1 or 2//
Item #: Q6
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
vaccine_id: Which COVID-19 vaccine did you receive?
Variable Label: vaccine_id: Vaccine ID
Value 
Value Label 
2
Johnson & Johnson/Janssen
3 
Moderna
4 
Pfizer-BioNTech
6
Novavax
5
Other
99
I do not remember
-99
Refused
-100
Valid skip

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//BASE: beh1_cet_r=2//
Item #: Q7
Question Type: Single punch grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
boosterf_uptake7: U.S. health officials and medical experts now recommend additional COVID-19 doses after the initial vaccine series (two doses of Pfizer, Moderna, or Novavax; or one dose of Johnson & Johnson). 

Boosters are additional doses you may have received after your initial series. Boosters were available from August 2021 to the end of August 2022.

Updated vaccines are COVID-19 vaccines reformulated to better target Omicron variants, sometimes called “updated boosters” or “bivalent boosters.” Updated vaccines became available in early September 2022.

Have you received a COVID-19 vaccine booster or updated vaccine?

Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label
booster_uptake7_0
I have not received a COVID-19 booster or updated vaccine
booster_uptake7_0: Neither booster nor updated vaccine
booster_uptake7_1
I have received one or more booster dose(s) (available August 2021-August 2022)
booster_uptake7_1: Booster
booster_uptake7_2
I have received an updated vaccine (available starting September 2022)
booster_uptake7_2: Updated vaccine

Value
Value Label
0
No
1
Yes
-99
Refused
-100
Valid skip

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//BASE: beh1_cet_r=2//
Item #: Q8
Question Type: Dropdown menu
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
last_dose: Approximately when did you receive your most recent COVID-19 vaccine, booster, or updated vaccine dose? If you do not remember the exact date, give your best guess.
Variable Label: last_dose: Date of most recent dose
Participants select date from range: December 1, 2020 to present

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//BASE: booster_uptake7_2=0 //
Item #: Q9
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
booster_likely_v4: What is the likelihood that you will get an updated COVID-19 vaccine?
Variable Label: booster_likely_v4: updated vaccine uptake likelihood
Value
Value Label
1
Very unlikely
2
Somewhat unlikely
3
Neither likely nor unlikely
4
Somewhat likely
5
Very likely
-99
Refused
-100
Valid skip

// Page Break //

//BASE: booster_uptake7_2=0 //
Item #: Q10
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
boost_when: How soon will you get an updated COVID-19 vaccine? 
Variable Label: boost_when: Wait to get vaccinated
Value 
Value Label 
1 
I will get an updated vaccine as soon as I can
2 
I will wait to get an updated vaccine for one or more reasons
3 
I will never get an updated vaccine
-99
Refused
-100
Valid Skip

// Page Break //

//BASE: beh1_cet_r=0 OR -99//
Item #: Q11
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
beh2a_cet: What is the likelihood that you will get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Variable Label: beh2a: Intention to get vaccinated
Value
Value Label
1
Very unlikely
2
Somewhat unlikely
3
Neither likely nor unlikely
4
Somewhat likely
5
Very likely
-99
Refused
-100
Valid Skip

// Page Break //

//BASE: beh1_cet_r=0 OR -99//
Item #: Q12
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
beh3a_cet_r: How soon will you get vaccinated? 
Variable Label: beh3a_cet_r: Wait to get vaccinated
Value 
Value Label 
1 
I will get a vaccine as soon as I can
2 
I will wait to get a vaccine for one or more reasons
3 
I will never get a COVID-19 vaccine
-99
Refused
-100
Valid Skip

// Page Break //

//BASE: All respondents//
Item #: Q13
Question Type: Multi punch 
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
parent: Are you the parent of a child or children in the following age groups?
Variable Label: parent: Parent of children in following age groups
Value
Value Label
1
Younger than 6 months old
2
6 months to <2 years old
3
2 to 4 years old
4
5 to 11 years old
5
12 to 15 years old
6
16 to 17 years old
99
None of the above, I do not have children in those age groups [EXCLUSIVE]
-99
Refused

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//BASE: parent=2-6//
Item #: Q14
Question Type: Single punch grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
child_vaxxed_2: Has your child(ren) in the following age group(s) received a COVID-19 vaccine?

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

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

Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label
child_vaxxed_2_2
6 months to <2 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent=2]
child_vaxxed_2_2: 6 months to <2 years old
child_vaxxed_2_3
2 to 4 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent=3]
child_vaxxed_2_3: 2 to 4 years old
child_vaxxed_2_4
5 to 11 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent=4]
child_vaxxed_2_4: 5 to 11 years old
child_vaxxed_2_5
12 to 15 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent=5]
child_vaxxed_2_5: 12 to 15 years old
child_vaxxed_2_6
16 to 17 years old [ONLY SHOW IF parent=6]
child_vaxxed_2_6: 16 to 17 years old

Value
Value Label
0
No, has not received a COVID-19 vaccine
1
Yes, has started but not yet finished their vaccine series.*
2
Yes, has received all of the required shots in their vaccine series.*  
-99
Refused
-100
Valid skip

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//BASE: child_vaxxed_2_4=2 AND/OR child_vaxxed_2_5=2 AND/OR child_vaxxed_2_6=2//
Item #: Q15
Question Type: Single punch grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
child_boosted: Has your child(ren) in the following age group(s) received a COVID-19 vaccine booster or updated vaccine for COVID-19?

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

Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label

child_boosted_4
5 to 11 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_4=2]
child_boosted_4: 5 to 11 years old
child_boosted_5
12 to 15 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_5=2]
child_boosted_5: 12 to 15 years old

child_boosted_6
16 to 17 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_6=2]
child_boosted_6: 16 to 17 years old


Value
Value Label
0
No, has not received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot or updated vaccine for COVID-19
1
Yes, has received at least one COVID-19 vaccine booster shot or updated vaccine for COVID-19
-99
Refused
-100
Valid skip

// Page Break //

//BASE: parent=1-6//
Item #: Q16
Question Type: Single punch grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
child_covid_concern: How concerned are you about your child(ren) in the following age groups getting COVID-19?

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

//PROGRAMMING NOTE:  PIPE 1-6 responses from parent//
Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label
child_covid_concern_1
Younger than 6 months old
child_covid_concern_1: Younger than 6 months old
child_covid_concern_2
6 months to <2 years old
child_covid_concern_2: 6 months to <2 years old
child_covid_concern_3
2 to 4 years old
child_covid_concern_3: 2 to 4 years old
child_covid_concern_4
5 to 11 years old
child_covid_concern_4: 5 to 11 years old
child_covid_concern_5
12 to 15 years old
child_covid_concern_5: 12 to 15 years old
child_covid_concern_6
16 to 17 years old
child_covid_concern_6: 16 to 17 years old

Value
Value Label
1
Not concerned
2
Slightly concerned
3
Somewhat concerned
4
Very concerned
-99
Refused

// Page Break //

//BASE: parent=1-6//
Item #: Q17
Question Type: Single punch grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
vacc_child_parent: COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized for children as young as 6 months old. How likely are you to get your child(ren) in the following age group(s) vaccinated? [PIPE TEXT IF parent=1: If a vaccine was authorized and available for children younger than 6 months old, how likely would you be to get your child under 6 months old vaccinated?] 

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

//PROGRAMMING NOTE: PIPE 1-6 responses from parent// 
Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label
vacc_child_parent_6m
Younger than 6 months old
vacc_child_parent_6m: Younger than 6-months-old
vacc_child_parent_6mto2
6 months to <2 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_2=0 or -99]
vacc_child_parent_6mto2: 6 months- to 2-years-old
vacc_child_parent_2to4
2 to 4 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_3=0 or -99]
vacc_child_parent_2to4: 2- to 4-years-old
vacc_child_parent_5to11
5 to 11 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_4=0 or -99]
vacc_child_parent_5to11: 5- to 11-years-old
vacc_child_parent_12to15
12 to 15 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_5=0 or -99]
vacc_child_parent_12to15: 12- to 15-years-old
vacc_child_parent_16to17
16 to 17 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_6=0 or -99]
vacc_child_parent_16to17: 16- to 17-years-old

Value
Value Label
1
Very unlikely
2
Somewhat unlikely
3
Neither likely nor unlikely
4
Somewhat likely
5
Very likely
-99
Refused
-100
Valid Skip

// Page Break //

//BASE: parent=1-6//
Item #: Q18
Question Type: Single punch grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
child_vaccine_concern: How concerned are you about your child(ren) in the following age groups having any side effects from a COVID-19 vaccine?

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

//PROGRAMMING NOTE:  PIPE 1-6 responses from parent//
Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label
child_vaccine_concern_1
Younger than 6 months old
child_vaccine_concern_1: Younger than 6 months old
child_vaccine_concern_2
6 months to <2 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_2=0 or -99]
child_vaccine_concern_2: 6 months to <2 years old
child_vaccine_concern_3
2 to 4 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_3=0 or -99]
child_vaccine_concern_3: 2 to 4 years old
child_vaccine_concern_4
5 to 11 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_4=0 or 99]
child_vaccine_concern_4: 5 to 11 years old
child_vaccine_concern_5
12 to 15 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_5=0 or 99]
child_vaccine_concern_5: 12 to 15 years old
child_vaccine_concern_6
16 to 17 years old [ONLY SHOW IF child_vaxxed_2_6=0 or 99]
child_vaccine_concern_6: 16 to 17 years old

Value
Value Label
1
Not at all concerned
2
Slightly concerned
3
Somewhat concerned
4
Very concerned
-99
Refused
-100
Valid skip

// Page Break //

//BASE: All respondents//
Item #: Q19
Question Type: Single punch grid  
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.”//  
boost_update_perc2: The FDA recently authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines for people ages 12 and older who have received their initial vaccine series. Thinking about updated COVID-19 vaccines, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

//PROGRAMMING NOTE:  randomize variables in grid//
Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label
boost_update_perc2_1
Updating COVID-19 vaccines annually like flu vaccines makes sense.
boost_update_perc2_1: Annual update makes sense
boost_update_perc2_2
I trust the FDA would only authorize the updated COVID-19 vaccines if they were safe and effective.  
boost_update_perc2_2: Trust FDA
boost_update_perc2_3
I am confident that the updated COVID-19 vaccines are safe. 
boost_update_perc2_3: Confident safe
boost_update_perc2_4
I am confident that the updated COVID-19 vaccines are effective.
boost_update_perc2_4: Confident effective
boost_update_perc2_5
I am confident in the testing that was done before the updated COVID-19 vaccine was authorized.
boost_update_perc2_5: Confident in testing
boost_update_perc2_6
A single annual COVID-19 vaccine should provide a high degree of protection against serious illness all year.
boost_update_perc2_6: Year-long protection
boost_update_perc2_7
I think an updated COVID-19 vaccine is necessary to protect me against the Omicron variant.
boost_update_perc2_7: Omicron variant

Value   
Value Label   
1   
Strongly disagree   
2 
Somewhat disagree 
3 
Neither agree nor disagree   
4 
Somewhat agree 
5   
Strongly agree   
-99 
Refused 

// Page Break //

//BASE: beh1_cet_r=2//
Item #: Q20
Question Type: Single punch grid  
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.”//  
boost_motiv: Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about updated COVID-19 vaccines.

//PROGRAMMING NOTE:  randomize variables in grid//
Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label
boost_motiv_1
I got/plan to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine because I am concerned about waning immunity to COVID-19.
boost_motiv_1: Waning immunity
boost_motiv_2
I got/plan to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine because it is recommended by U.S. health officials.
boost_motiv_2: Recommended by officials
boost_motiv_3
I got/plan to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine because it will give me extra protection while gathering with family and friends for the holidays.
boost_motiv_3: Holiday protection
boost_motiv_4
I got/plan to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine because it will make me feel more comfortable going out in public for things like shopping, attending events, or traveling.
boost_motiv_4: Comfort in public
boost_motiv_5
I would be more likely to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine if it were recommended by my doctor.
boost_motiv_5: Recommended by doctor
boost_motiv_6
I got/plan to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine because it will protect me against a potential surge in COVID-19 cases this winter.
boost_motiv_6: Winter surge

Value   
Value Label   
1   
Strongly disagree   
2 
Somewhat disagree 
3 
Neither agree nor disagree   
4 
Somewhat agree 
5   
Strongly agree   
-99 
Refused 
-100
Valid skip

// Page Break //


//BASE: All respondents// 
Item #: Q21
Question Type: Single punch 
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.”//  
cv_diagnose_8: Have you ever been diagnosed with or tested positive for COVID-19?
Variable Label: cv_diagnose_8: Ever diagnosed with or tested positive for COVID
Value
Value Label
0
No
1
Yes, once
2
Yes, more than once
-99
Refused

// Page Break //

//BASE: cv_diagnose_8=1/2 // 
Item #: Q22
Question Type: Single punch 
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.”//  
sx_severity: How would you describe your COVID-19 symptoms? If you have had COVID-19 more than once, think about your worst experience.
Variable Label: sx_severity: Severity of experienced COVID symptoms
Value
Value Label
1
Asymptomatic/no symptoms
2
Mild symptoms
3
Moderate symptoms
4
Severe symptoms, did not require hospitalization
5
Severe symptoms, required hospitalization
-99
Refused
-100
Valid skip

// Page Break //

//BASE: cv_diagnose_8=1/2 // 
Item #: Q23
Question Type: Single punch 
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.”//  
got_treat: When you had COVID-19, did you try to get any COVID-specific treatment? 

COVID-specific treatments include antivirals (Paxlovid, Veklury, Lagevrio) and monoclonal antibodies (Bebtelovimab).

Variable Label: got_treat: sought COVID treatment
Value
Value Label
0
I did not try to get COVID-specific treatment
1
I tried to get COVID-specific treatment, but was not able to get it
2
I was able to get COVID-specific treatment
-99
Refused
-100
Valid skip

// Page Break //

//BASE: beh1_cet_r=0 OR booster_uptake7_2=0 //
Item #: Q24
Question Type: Single punch grid  
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.”//  
vax_cost2: COVID-19 vaccines and updated vaccines are currently free for everyone in the United States, whether they have insurance or not. Thinking about this, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

//PROGRAMMING NOTE: RANDOMIZE variables in grid//   
Variable Name   
Variable Text   
Variable Label   
vax_cost2_1
I would be more likely to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine now if I knew that they would not be free at some point in the future. [SHOW ONLY IF booster_uptake7_2=0]
vax_cost2_1: More likely to get booster
vax_cost2_2
I would be less likely to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine if I had to pay for it. [SHOW ONLY IF booster_uptake7_2=0]
vax_cost2_2: Less likely to get booster
vax_cost2_3
I would be more likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine now if I knew that vaccines would not be free at some point in the future. [SHOW ONLY IF beh1_cet_r=0]
vax_cost2_3: More likely to get vaccine
vax_cost2_4
I would be less likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine if I had to pay for it. [SHOW ONLY IF beh1_cet_r=0]
vax_cost2_4: Less likely to get vaccine
vax_cost2_5
I am worried that I will not be able to afford updated COVID-19 vaccines if they are not free in the future. [SHOW ONLY IF booster_uptake7_2=0]
vax_cost2_5: Booster affordability

Value   
Value Label   
1   
Strongly disagree   
2 
Somewhat disagree 
3 
Neither agree nor disagree   
4 
Somewhat agree 
5   
Strongly agree   
-99 
Refused 

// Page Break //   

//BASE: All respondents// 
Item #: Q25
Question Type: Single punch grid  
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.”//  
ptn_w80: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID-19 vaccines or boosters. 
 
For each of the below messages, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statement: 
  
“I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID-19 vaccines or boosters.” 
 
//PROGRAMMING NOTE: randomize variables in grid// 
Variable Name   
Variable Text   
Variable Label   
ptn_w80_1 
Updated vaccines provide the strongest available protection from the Omicron strain of the COVID-19 virus.
ptn_w80_1: Strongest protection
ptn_w80_2 
Updated vaccines protect against both the original COVID-10 strain and the current Omicron strain.
ptn_w80_2: Both strains
ptn_w80_3 
Every time you get reinfected with COVID-19, your risk of getting long COVID increases.
ptn_w80_3: Long COVID 
ptn_w80_4 
The highest hospitalization rates of the COVID-19 pandemic were during the Omicron surge.
ptn_w80_4: Hospitalization rates 
ptn_w80_5 
Like the monovalent booster, the bivalent updated vaccine will give you the best protection against severe disease, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19.
ptn_w80_5: Best protection
   
Value   
Value Label   
1   
Strongly disagree   
2 
Disagree 
3 
Neither agree nor disagree   
4 
Agree 
5   
Strongly agree   
-99 
Refused