Form 0923-0047 SVI User Survey

OMB Control No. 0923-0047

Expiration Date: 1/31/2028

SVI User Survey

Purpose: The purpose of the SVI User Survey is to gather insight from frequent users about their experience with the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI). This survey aims to understand how effectively the SVI and its resources support users in identifying and addressing areas of interest.

1. What best describes your occupation or role?

1. Public health practitioner

2. Academic researcher/scientist

3. Legal professional

4. Market researcher, analyst, or consultant

5. Media professional

6. Policymaker or advocate

7. Educator

8. Student

9. Retiree

10. Other (please specify)

2. What best describes your organization?

1. Academic/research institution

2. Federal government

3. State/local/tribal government

4. Health care facility

5. Healthcare consulting

6. Media/journalism

7. Non-profit advocacy or policy organization

8. Not affiliated with an organization

9. Other (please specify)

3. What is your primary field of work or specialization? If you are a Public Health practitioner, continue to section A. If you are not a Public Health practitioner, continue to section B.

A. Public Health Practitioner

1. Emergency Preparedness/Planning/Response

2. Maternal/Child Health

3. Environmental Health/Justice

4. Epidemiology

5. Biostatistics

6. Health Policy

7. Infectious Disease

8. Health Promotion & Planning

9. Other (please specify)

B. Non-Public Health Practitioner

1. Housing & Urban Planning and Development

2. Economic Development

3. Education

4. Transportation/Infrastructure Planning

5. Social Services

6. Other (please specify)

4. How did you find out about the CDC/ATSDR SVI? (Select all that apply)

1. Scientific presentation or webinar

2. Scientific journal or manuscript publication

3. Social media/Blog post

4. News media outlet

5. Academia

6. Colleague/Word of mouth/Forwarded email

7. Other (please specify)

4. What SVI Components do you use? (Select all that apply)

   1. Data Downloads

   2. Data Documentation

   3. Interactive Map

   4. County Map Series

   5. Application Program Interface (API)

   6. Fact Sheet

   7. FAQs

   8. Publications and Use Cases

   9. Educational Resources

   10. Other (please specify)

4. How do you use the SVI and/or its resources? (Select all that apply)

   1. Data Integration & Practice

      1. Public Health Planning

      2. Emergency Management

      3. Policy Development

      4. Resource Allocation

      5. Community Outreach

   2. Research

      1. Studying Vulnerabilities

      2. Health Disparities Research

      3. Environmental/Social Justice Research

      4. Intervention Research

      5. Disaster/Emergency Management

      6. Community Health

      7. Social Inequality or Disparities

      8. Resource Allocation

      9. Medical Treatment Outcomes

   3. Other (please specify). This may include educational applications, uses in the private sector, non-profit use, etc.

4. Would you be interested in joining an SVI listserv to stay up to date on relevant information and updates?

   1. Yes

   2. No

4. What changes or improvements would you like to see in the SVI map? What would help you better explore your areas of interest?

4. What changes or improvements would you like to see in the SVI documentation? What would help you better explore your areas of interest?

4. What changes or improvements would you like to see in the SVI methodology? What would help you better explore your areas of interest?

4. What changes or improvements would you like to see in the SVI website? What would help you better explore your areas of interest?

4. What changes or improvements would you like to see in the SVI resources (Educational resources, FAQs, Factsheets, etc)? What would help you better explore your areas of interest?

4. CDC/ATSDR is considering developing an SVI Community of Practice to connect SVI users. Would an SVI community of practice be of value to your work?

   1. Yes

   2. No