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Appendix B MD FG Screening Tool
INDIVIDUALS/CAREGIVERS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY:
Focus
Group Participant Screener
NOTE: TEXT IN BOLD IS PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE WILL NOT BE VISIBLE TO PARTICIPANTS VIEWING THE SCREENER SURVEY
You indicated that you are interested in participating in a focus group held online using a tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. The sole sponsor of this activity is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
To start, we will ask you a few questions about yourself. This information will not be associated with your name or other identifying information and will not be shared with CDC.
IF TERMINATED: Thank you for completing the screener. Based on your responses, we have determined that you are not eligible to participate in the focus groups. We greatly appreciate the time you took to complete these questions.
These first questions as for some general information about you.
What is your age?
[numeric entry field] TERMINATE IF < 18
What is your preferred language of communication? (Note that this will not affect your eligibility to participate in the focus group.)
English
Spanish
Other (please specify: [text entry]
Are you comfortable participating in a 90-minute focus group where the discussion will take place in English?
Yes
No TERMINATE
Have you been diagnosed with any of the following conditions? RANDOMIZE
Muscular dystrophy CODE AS INDIVIDUAL
Spina bifida
Down syndrome
Hemophilia
Cleft lip/palate
Tay-Sachs disease
Congenital heart defects
None of the above
IF Q4 ≠ A Are you the primary caregiver for another person or child?
Yes
No TERMINATE
IF Q5 = A Has the person or child you care for been diagnosed with any of the following conditions? RANDOMIZE, TERMINATE IF MD NOT SELECTED
Muscular dystrophy CODE AS CAREGIVER
Spina bifida
Down syndrome
Hemophilia
Cleft lip/palate
Tay-Sachs disease
Congenital heart defects
None of the above
Not a caregiver
IF CAREGIVER What is your household member’s age?
0-17 years
18 or older TERMINATE
The following questions will ask about muscular dystrophy and use of healthcare.
What type of muscular dystrophy do you have? (Select all that apply.)
Becker muscular dystrophy CODE AS DBMD
Duchenne muscular dystrophy CODE AS DBMD
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy CODE AS FSHD
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy CODE AS LGMD
Myotonic dystrophy CODE AS DM
Congenital or juvenile onset myotonic dystrophy CODE AS DM
Congenital muscular dystrophy CODE AS CMD
Other type (please specify): [text entry]
Don’t know
How old were you when a healthcare provider told you that you have muscular dystrophy?
[numeric entry field]
Don’t know
When was the last time you visited the office of any health care provider such as a doctor, nurse, or physician assistant, for any reason related to your health? Do not include dentists.
Less than 6 months ago
6 to 11 months ago
1 to 2 years ago
3 to 5 years ago
More than 5 years ago
Never
Don’t know or can’t remember
When did you last receive health care for muscular dystrophy?
Less than 6 months ago
6 to 11 months ago
1 to 2 years ago
3 to 5 years ago
More than 5 years ago
Never
Don’t know or can’t remember
On a scale of 1 to 5 (with 5 being excellent and 1 being poor) how would you rate your overall health over the last week? INCLUDE SCALE 1-5 (1=POOR, 5=EXCELLENT)
The following questions will ask about muscular dystrophy and use of healthcare. These questions refer to the person you care for, sometimes referred to as “care recipient” or “they.”
What type of muscular dystrophy does the person you care for have? (Select all that apply.)
Becker muscular dystrophy CODE AS DBMD
Duchenne muscular dystrophy CODE AS DBMD
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy CODE AS FSHD
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy CODE AS LGMD
Myotonic dystrophy CODE AS DM
Congenital or juvenile onset myotonic dystrophy CODE AS DM
Congenital muscular dystrophy CODE AS CMD
Other type (please specify): [text entry]
Don’t know
How old was the person you care for when a healthcare provider told them that they have muscular dystrophy?
[numeric entry field]
Don’t know
When was the last time your care recipient visited the office of any health care provider such as a doctor, nurse, or physician assistant, for any reason related to their health? Do not include dentists.
Less than 6 months ago
6 to 11 months ago
1 to 2 years ago
3 to 5 years ago
More than 5 years ago
Never
Don’t know or can’t remember
When did the person you care for last receive health care for muscular dystrophy?
Less than 6 months ago
6 to 11 months ago
1 to 2 years ago
3 to 5 years ago
More than 5 years ago
Never
Don’t know or can’t remember
On a scale of 1 to 5 (with 5 being excellent and 1 being poor) how would you rate the overall health of the person you care for over the last week? INCLUDE SCALE 1-5 (1=POOR, 5=EXCELLENT)
The following questions will ask for some more information about you.
How do you currently describe yourself? (Select all that apply) RECRUIT A MIX
Female
Male
Transgender
I use a different term [text entry field]
What is your ethnicity?
Hispanic or Latino
Not Hispanic or Latino
What is your race? (Select all that apply.) RECRUIT A MIX
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
21A. IF INDIVIDUAL: Are you covered by health insurance or some other kind of healthcare plan?
Yes
No
Don’t know
21B. IF CAREGIVER: Is the person you care for covered by health insurance or some other kind of healthcare plan?
Yes
No
Don’t know
22A. IF Q21A = A Which type of health insurance are you covered by? Select all that apply.
Medicaid
Medicare
Private (employer, marketplace, individual)
Military/TRICARE/VA
Other, please describe [TEXT FIELD]
Don’t know
Prefer not to answer
22B. IF Q21B = A What type of health insurance is the person you care for covered by?
Medicaid
Medicare
Private (employer, marketplace, individual)
Military/TRICARE/VA
Other, please describe [TEXT FIELD]
Don’t know
Prefer not to answer
What state do you reside in?
[Dropdown list of states] RECODE INTO FOUR US REGIONS
What type of area do you live in? RECRUIT A MIX
Rural
Suburban
Urban
Prefer not to answer
Which of the following categories best describes your employment status? RECRUIT A MIX
Employed, working full-time
Employed, working part-time
Not employed, looking for work
Not employed, NOT looking for work
Disabled, not able to work
Student
Retired
Other (please specify): [text entry]
Prefer not to answer
Including yourself, how many people living in your household are the following ages? IF CAREGIVER: If you do not live in the same household as the person you care for, say so.
There are [Numeric text field] people living in my household that are under the age of 18.
There are [Numeric text field] people living in my household that are 18 years of age or older.
I do not live in the same household as the person I care for.
Prefer not to answer
Which of the following best describes your annual household income?
Under $15,000
$15,000 - $24,999
$25,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - $149,999
$150,000 or greater
Don’t know
Prefer not to answer
What is the highest level of education you have completed? RECRUIT A MIX
Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
Some college but no degree
Associate or 2-year degree
Bachelor’s or 4-year degree
Graduate degree (e.g., MS, PhD, JD, MD, etc.)
Prefer not to answer
Focus group participation
Would you be interested in participating in a 90-minute online focus group? You will receive $75 as a token of appreciation for your participation, which will be provided to you after the completion of the focus group.
Yes
No TERMINATE
Thank you for completing this survey. Based on your responses, we have determined that you may be eligible to participate in the focus groups. If you are selected to participate, we will reach out via email to provide more information and determine your availability.
Please enter your name. [text entry field]
Please provide the best email address and phone number to reach you if you are selected to participate in the focus group [text entry field]
What is the best phone number to reach you? [numeric entry field]
Thank you for completing this survey. We greatly appreciate the time you took to answer these questions.
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