COVID-19 Current Events Tracker (CET)

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CET – Annotated Questionnaire (Wave 94)

Note: The questions below are the proposed questions for the 94th 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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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 and COVID vaccines? 
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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] [TEXT BOX]
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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Item #: Q3
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
beh1_cet_r: Have you received your initial COVID vaccine series? The initial COVID vaccine series could require one dose (i.e., Johnson & Johnson) or two doses (i.e., Pfizer, Moderna, Novavax). 
Variable Label: beh1_cet_r: Vaccination behavior
Value
Value Label
0
No, I have not received my initial COVID vaccine series
1
Yes, but I have only received one dose out of the two required doses
2
Yes, I have received all of the required doses in my initial vaccine series
-99
Refused

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Item #: Q4
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
vaccine_id: Which initial COVID 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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Item #: Q5-6
Question Type: Multi punch (up to 3)
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
beh1e: Why did you decide to get a COVID vaccine? 

Please select up to three of your top reasons. Do not consider booster doses or updated vaccine doses for COVID when answering this question. 
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Variable Name 
Variable Text 
Variable Label 
beh1e_1 
I wanted to protect myself from getting COVID. 
beh1e_1: Protect from infection 
beh1e_2 
I wanted to reduce my risk of getting severe COVID. 
beh1e_2: Prevent serious infection 
beh1e_3 
I wanted to protect myself from dying of COVID. 
beh1e_3: Prevent death 
beh1e_4 
I wanted to protect others in my household who are at risk for COVID. 
beh1e_4: Protect household 
beh1e_5 
I wanted to stop the spread of COVID. 
beh1e_5: Stop spread 
beh1e_6 
I wanted to stop wearing a mask all the time. 
beh1e_6: Reasons for getting vaccine – Stop wearing mask 
beh1e_7 
I did not want to have to quarantine for any longer. 
beh1e_7: Reasons for getting vaccine – Stop quarantining 
beh1e_8 
I wanted to be able to spend time with my loved ones. 
beh1e_8: Spend time with loved ones 
beh1e_9 
I wanted to visit places (e.g., bars, restaurants, music venues) that required me to be vaccinated. 
beh1e_9: Visit bars 
beh1e_10 
My job required me to be vaccinated. 
beh1e_10: Required for job 
beh1e_11 
Other (please specify) [TEXTBOX] [ANCHOR]
beh1e_11: Other 

Value 
Value Label 
0
Not marked
1
Marked
-99
Refused
-100
Valid skip

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Item #: Q7
Question Type: Single punch grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
booster_uptake7: U.S. health officials and medical experts recommend additional COVID 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 vaccines reformulated to better target Omicron variants, sometimes called “updated boosters” or “bivalent boosters.” Updated vaccines became available in September 2022.

Have you received a COVID vaccine booster or updated vaccine?

Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label
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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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 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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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 vaccine?

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

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

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//BASE: beh1_cet_r=2 and last_dose before September 1, 2022 //
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 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

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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 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

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//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 vaccine
-99
Refused
-100
Valid Skip

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//BASE: All respondents//
Item #: Q13
Question Type: Single punch grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
panmeasure: In the last month, do you believe that the following have increased, decreased, or stayed the same in your area?

Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label
panmeasure_1
COVID cases
panmeasure_1: COVID cases
panmeasure_2
COVID-related hospitalizations
panmeasure_2: COVID hospitalizations
panmeasure_3
COVID-related deaths
panmeasure_3: COVID deaths

Value
Value Label
1
Decreased over the last month
2
Stayed the same over the last month
3
Decreased over the last month
98
I don’t know
-99
Refused

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//BASE: All respondents //
Item #: Q14
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
phe_aware: The federal government declared a Public Health Emergency related to COVID in 2020, and now plans to let the emergency declaration expire in May 2023 to reflect the changing circumstances of the pandemic.

Have you seen or heard any news about the end of the public health emergency, or not?
Variable Label: phe_aware: aware of the end of public health emergency declaration
Value 
Value Label 
0
No, I have not seen or heard news about the end of the public health emergency
1
Yes, I have seen or heard news about the end of the public health emergency
-99
Refused

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//BASE: All respondents //
Item #: Q15
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
phe_cost_aware: The federal government declared a Public Health Emergency related to COVID in 2020, and now plans to let the emergency declaration expire in May 2023 to reflect the changing circumstances of the pandemic. 

Have you heard that the end of the public health emergency will result in some COVID-related costs no longer being covered?

Value 
Value Label 
0
No
1
Yes
-99
Refused

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Item #: Q16
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
cov_likely: How likely do you think you are to get COVID in the next year?
Variable Label: cov_likely: perceived likelihood to get COVID within a year
Value 
Value Label 
1
Very unlikely
2 
Somewhat unlikely
3
Neither likely nor unlikely
4
Somewhat likely
5
Very likely
-99
Refused

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//BASE: All respondents //
Item #: Q17
Question Type: Single punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
risk_perc: If you were to get COVID in the next year, do you think any of the following would happen to you, or not?

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Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label
risk_perc_1
I would have long-lasting effects, even after the initial infection is over.
risk_perc_1: long COVID
risk_perc_2
I would have mild symptoms.
risk_perc_2: mild symptoms
risk_perc_3
I would get severely ill.
risk_perc_3: severe illness
risk_perc_4
I would need to be hospitalized.
risk_perc_4: hospitalization
risk_perc_5
I would have no symptoms at all.
risk_perc_5: asymptomatic

Value 
Value Label 
0
Not marked
1
Marked
-99
Refused

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//BASE: beh1_cet_r=2 and last_dose before September 1, 2022 //
Item #: Q18
Question Type: Multi punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
upvax_loc: Where would you prefer to get an updated COVID vaccine, if you were to get one?

Please select all that apply.

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Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label
upvax_loc_1
Doctor’s office
upvax_loc_1: Doctor’s office
upvax_loc_2
Pharmacy (including pharmacies in stores)
upvax_loc_2: Pharmacy
upvax_loc_3
Local health department
upvax_loc_3: Local health dept
upvax_loc_4
Mass vaccination site
upvax_loc_4: Mass vax site
upvax_loc_5
Local clinic
upvax_loc_5: Local clinic
upvax_loc_98

I will not get an updated vaccine [EXCLUSIVE] [ANCHOR]
upvax_loc_98: Will not get vax
	


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//BASE: All respondents//
Item #: Q19
Question Type: Multi punch
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
cov_sx: In the last month, have you had any COVID symptoms?

Please select all that apply.
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Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label
cov_sx_1
Fever or chills
cov_sx_1: Fever or chills
cov_sx_2
Cough
cov_sx_2: Cough
cov_sx_3
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
cov_sx_3: Difficulty breathing
cov_sx_4
Fatigue
cov_sx_4: Fatigue
cov_sx_5
Muscle or body aches
cov_sx_5: Aches
cov_sx_6
Headache
cov_sx_6: Headache
cov_sx_7
New loss of taste or smell
cov_sx_7: Loss of taste or smell
cov_sx_8
Sore throat
cov_sx_8: Sore throat
cov_sx_9
Congestion or runny nose
cov_sx_9: Congestion
cov_sx_10
Nausea or vomiting
cov_sx_10: Nausea
cov_sx_11
Diarrhea
cov_sx_11: Diarrhea
cov_sx_98
I have not had any symptoms listed here [EXCLUSIVE] [ANCHOR]
cov_sx_98: No symptoms

Value 
Value Label 
0
Not marked
1
Marked
-99
Refused

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Item #: Q20
Question Type: Single punch grid
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.” //
testing2: COVID tests fall into two categories: 

Rapid tests (such as antigen tests) give results in a few minutes, and can be at-home tests or tests given at a pharmacy or other location. 

Laboratory tests (such as PCR tests) can also be taken at home or given at a pharmacy or other location, but must be sent to a laboratory to determine the results and it often takes a few days to receive results.

In the last month, have you…

Variable Name
Variable Text
Variable Label
testing2_1
Taken a rapid test for COVID
testing2_1: Took rapid test
testing2_2
Taken a laboratory test for COVID
testing2_2: Took laboratory test

Value
Value Label
0
No, I have not taken this kind of test in the last month
1
Yes, and I tested negative for COVID
2
Yes, and I tested positive for COVID
-99
Refused

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Item #: Q21
Question Type: Single punch grid  
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.”//  
ptn_w94_1: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID. 
 
For the below message, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements: 
Whether it's from a vaccine or an infection, COVID immunity decreases over time. Staying up to date on vaccines increases your protection from severe COVID illness.

Variable Name   
Variable Text   
Variable Label   
ptn_w94_share_1
I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID vaccines. 
ptn_w94_share_1: Would share message
ptn_w94_motiv_1
This message is a convincing reason to get an updated COVID vaccine.
ptn_w94_effect_1: Reason to get vax
ptn_w94_diff_1
This message was difficult to understand.
ptn_w94_diff_1: Difficult to understand
ptn_w94_believ_1
This message was believable.
ptn_w94_believ_1: Believable
   
Value   
Value Label   
1   
Strongly disagree   
2 
Disagree 
3 
Neither agree nor disagree   
4 
Agree 
5   
Strongly agree   
-99 
Refused 

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Item #: Q22
Question Type: Single punch grid  
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.”//  
ptn_w94_2: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID. 
 
For the below message, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements: 
Vaccines and infection both create immunity, but vaccination is a safer path to COVID immunity than having the disease.

Variable Name   
Variable Text   
Variable Label   
ptn_w94_share_2
I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID vaccines. 
ptn_w94_share_2: Would share message
ptn_w94_motiv_2
This message is a convincing reason to get an updated COVID vaccine.
ptn_w94_effect_2: Reason to get vax
ptn_w94_diff_2
This message was difficult to understand.
ptn_w94_diff_2: Difficult to understand
ptn_w94_believ_2
This message was believable.
ptn_w94_believ_2: Believable
   
Value   
Value Label   
1   
Strongly disagree   
2 
Disagree 
3 
Neither agree nor disagree   
4 
Agree 
5   
Strongly agree   
-99 
Refused 

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Item #: Q23
Question Type: Single punch grid  
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.”//  
ptn_w94_3: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID. 
 
For the below message, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements: 
If you’re up to date on vaccines, it’s still possible to get COVID, but it’s less likely. If you do get infected, your risk of hospitalization and death is lower.

Variable Name   
Variable Text   
Variable Label   
ptn_w94_share_3
I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID vaccines. 
ptn_w94_share_3: Would share message
ptn_w94_motiv_3
This message is a convincing reason to get an updated COVID vaccine.
ptn_w94_effect_3: Reason to get vax
ptn_w94_diff_3
This message was difficult to understand.
ptn_w94_diff_3: Difficult to understand
ptn_w94_believ_3
This message was believable.
ptn_w94_believ_3: Believable
   
Value   
Value Label   
1   
Strongly disagree   
2 
Disagree 
3 
Neither agree nor disagree   
4 
Agree 
5   
Strongly agree   
-99 
Refused 

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Item #: Q24
Question Type: Single punch grid  
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.”//  
ptn_w94_4: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID. 
 
For the below message, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements:
Getting COVID can damage your heart and lungs, but serious vaccine side effects are rare. Most side effects are mild and short-lived.  

Variable Name   
Variable Text   
Variable Label   
ptn_w94_share_4
I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID vaccines. 
ptn_w94_share_4: Would share message
ptn_w94_motiv_4
This message is a convincing reason to get an updated COVID vaccine.
ptn_w94_effect_4: Reason to get vax
ptn_w94_diff_4
This message was difficult to understand.
ptn_w94_diff_4: Difficult to understand
ptn_w94_believ_4
This message was believable.
ptn_w94_believ_4: Believable

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

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Item #: Q25
Question Type: Single punch grid  
// Soft Prompt: “We would like your response to this question.”//  
ptn_w94_5: We are interested in your opinion of a few messages about COVID. 
 
For the below message, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements: 
Getting vaccinated is safer than facing COVID unprotected. If you’re over 50 and get COVID, you have a higher risk of hospitalization and even death.

Variable Name   
Variable Text   
Variable Label   
ptn_w94_share_5
I would share the information in the message with a friend or family member who wants to know more about COVID vaccines. 
ptn_w94_share_5: Would share message
ptn_w94_motiv_5
This message is a convincing reason to get an updated COVID vaccine.
ptn_w94_effect_5: Reason to get vax
ptn_w94_diff_5
This message was difficult to understand.
ptn_w94_diff_5: Difficult to understand
ptn_w94_believ_5
This message was believable.
ptn_w94_believ_5: Believable

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