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Long-Term Care in America: Americans Want to Age at Home

# Variable Question Type Len Label
1 SU_ID N/A Num 8 SU_ID: CaseID
2 FINALWT N/A Num 8 FINALWT: Post-stratification weights - 18 + general population (N=1,113)
3 SURV_MODE N/A Num 8 SURV_MODE: Survey interview mode (online or phone)
4 SURV_LANG N/A Num 8 SURV_LANG: Survey Interview Language
5 LTC1A LTC1 Num 8 LTC1A: [Losing your independence and having to rely on others] Thinking about your own personal situation as you get older, does each of the following cause you a great deal of concern, quite a bit of concern, a moderate amount, only a little, or none at all?
6 LTC1B LTC1 Num 8 LTC1B: [Being able to pay for any care or help you might need as you grow older] Thinking about your own personal situation as you get older, does each of the following cause you a great deal of concern, quite a bit of concern, a moderate amount, only a little, or none at all?
7 LTC1C LTC1 Num 8 LTC1C: [Having to leave your home and move into a nursing home] Thinking about your own personal situation as you get older, does each of the following cause you a great deal of concern, quite a bit of concern, a moderate amount, only a little, or none at all?
8 LTC1D LTC1 Num 8 LTC1D: [Being a burden on your family] Thinking about your own personal situation as you get older, does each of the following cause you a great deal of concern, quite a bit of concern, a moderate amount, only a little, or none at all?
9 LTC1E LTC1 Num 8 LTC1E: [Not planning enough for the care you might need when you get older] Thinking about your own personal situation as you get older, does each of the following cause you a great deal of concern, quite a bit of concern, a moderate amount, only a little, or none at all?
10 LTC1F LTC1 Num 8 LTC1F: [Being alone without family or friends around you] Thinking about your own personal situation as you get older, does each of the following cause you a great deal of concern, quite a bit of concern, a moderate amount, only a little, or none at all?
11 LTC1G LTC1 Num 8 LTC1G: [Having to leave your home and move into a family member’s home] Thinking about your own personal situation as you get older, does each of the following cause you a great deal of concern, quite a bit of concern, a moderate amount, only a little, or none at all?
12 LTC1H LTC1 Num 8 LTC1H: [Experiencing health and safety issues in a retirement community or nursing home] Thinking about your own personal situation as you get older, does each of the following cause you a great deal of concern, quite a bit of concern, a moderate amount, only a little, or none at all?
13 LTC1I LTC1 Num 8 LTC1I: [Having your social needs met] Thinking about your own personal situation as you get older, does each of the following cause you a great deal of concern, quite a bit of concern, a moderate amount, only a little, or none at all?
14 LTC2 LTC2 Num 8 LTC2: Are you currently providing ongoing living assistance on a regular basis to a family member or close friend or not?
15 LTC3 LTC3 Num 8 LTC3: Are you currently receiving ongoing living assistance, or not?
16 LTC4 LTC4 Num 8 LTC4: If you could choose, what would be your first choice as to where you would receive assistance right now?/In the event that you need ongoing living assistance someday, if you could choose, what would be your first choice as to where you would receive that assistance?
17 LTC5 LTC5 Num 8 LTC5: How much planning, if any, [did you do/have you done] for your own needs for ongoing living assistance?
18 LTC6A LTC6 Num 8 LTC6A: [Your doctor or health care provider] Have you discussed your preferences for receiving ongoing living assistance with each of the following?
19 LTC6B LTC6 Num 8 LTC6B: [Your friends or family] Have you discussed your preferences for receiving ongoing living assistance with each of the following?
20 LTC7 LTC7 Num 8 LTC7: When thinking about your experiences with the health care system over the past year, how often were your preferences for care taken into account?
21 LTC8A LTC8 Num 8 LTC8A: [Short-term stays for rehabilitation before moving home] If [another/an] aging family member or friend were to need ongoing living assistance during the COVID19 outbreak, how concerned would you be about having them receive the following types of care in a nursing home?
22 LTC8B LTC8 Num 8 LTC8B: [Long term or permanent residence] If [another/an] aging family member or friend were to need ongoing living assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak, how concerned would you be about having them receive the following types of care in a nursing home?
23 LTC9 LTC9 Num 8 LTC9: Thinking about your [current/possible] needs for ongoing living assistance, how confident are you that you would have the financial resources to pay for any care you need as you get older?
24 LTC10A LTC10 Num 8 LTC10A: [Your personal savings or investments] Thinking about your [current/possible] needs for ongoing living assistance, how much do you think you will rely on each of the following sources to support any care you need as you get older?
25 LTC10B LTC10 Num 8 LTC10B: [A pension] Thinking about your [current/possible] needs for ongoing living assistance, how much do you think you will rely on each of the following sources to support any care you need as you get older?
26 LTC10C LTC10 Num 8 LTC10C: [Social Security] Thinking about your [current/possible] needs for ongoing living assistance, how much do you think you will rely on each of the following sources to support any care you need as you get older?
27 LTC10D LTC10 Num 8 LTC10D: [Sources of future income other than Social Security, a pension, or your personal savings or investments] Thinking about your [current/possible] needs for ongoing living assistance, how much do you think you will rely on each of the following sources to support any care you need as you get older?
28 LTC10E LTC10 Num 8 LTC10E: [A family member’s ability to provide care at no cost] Thinking about your [current/possible] needs for ongoing living assistance, how much do you think you will rely on each of the following sources to support any care you need as you get older?
29 LTC10F LTC10 Num 8 LTC10F: [Medicaid, which is a government health care coverage program for low income people and people with certain disabilities] Thinking about your [current/possible] needs for ongoing living assistance, how much do you think you will rely on each of the following sources to support any care you need as you get older?
30 LTC10G LTC10 Num 8 LTC10G: [Medicare, which is the national health care insurance program mainly for seniors] Thinking about your [current/possible] needs for ongoing living assistance, how much do you think you will rely on each of the following sources to support any care you need as you get older?
31 LTC10H LTC10 Num 8 LTC10H: [Long-term care insurance, which is extra insurance that covers expenses of ongoing living assistance] Thinking about your [current/possible] needs for ongoing living assistance, how much do you think you will rely on each of the following sources to support any care you need as you get older?
32 LTC11A LTC11 Num 8 LTC11A: [Individuals] How much responsibility should each of the following have for paying for the costs of ongoing living assistance?
33 LTC11B LTC11 Num 8 LTC11B: [Families] How much responsibility should each of the following have for paying for the costs of ongoing living assistance?
34 LTC11C LTC11 Num 8 LTC11C: [Medicare] How much responsibility should each of the following have for paying for the costs of ongoing living assistance?
35 LTC11D LTC11 Num 8 LTC11D: [Medicaid] How much responsibility should each of the following have for paying for the costs of ongoing living assistance?
36 LTC11E LTC11 Num 8 LTC11E: [Health insurance companies] How much responsibility should each of the following have for paying for the costs of ongoing living assistance?
37 LTC12A LTC12 Num 8 LTC12A: [A governmentadministered long-term care insurance program, similar to Medicare] To help Americans prepare for the costs of ongoing living assistance, sometimes referred to as long-term care, would you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose each of the following?
38 LTC12B LTC12 Num 8 LTC12B: [Tax breaks for consumers who purchase longterm care insurance] To help Americans prepare for the costs of ongoing living assistance, sometimes referred to as long-term care, would you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose each of the following?
39 LTC12C LTC12 Num 8 LTC12C: [The ability to get some long-term care coverage through a Medicare Advantage or supplemental insurance plan] To help Americans prepare for the costs of ongoing living assistance, sometimes referred to as long-term care, would you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose each of the following?
40 LTC12D LTC12 Num 8 LTC12D: [Government funding for programs to allow more people with low incomes to receive long-term care in their own homes] To help Americans prepare for the costs of ongoing living assistance, sometimes referred to as long-term care, would you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose each of the following?
41 LTC13 LTC13 Num 8 LTC13: The Congressional Budget Office expects that the Medicare trust fund, which finances health services for Medicare beneficiaries, will run out of money in 2026. Thinking about the things Congress and the Biden Administration should work on, how much of a priority do you think securing the Medicare trust fund should be this year?
42 LTC14A LTC14 Num 8 LTC14A: [Cuts to benefits provided to current Medicare beneficiaries] To stabilize the Medicare trust fund, would you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose each of the following?
43 LTC14B LTC14 Num 8 LTC14B: [Cuts to benefits that would be provided to future Medicare beneficiaries] To stabilize the Medicare trust fund, would you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose each of the following?
44 LTC14C LTC14 Num 8 LTC14C: [Cuts in how much Medicare pays to hospitals, doctors, and other services providers] To stabilize the Medicare trust fund, would you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose each of the following?
45 LTC14D LTC14 Num 8 LTC14D: [Cuts in how much Medicare pays to pharmaceutical companies for prescription drugs] To stabilize the Medicare trust fund, would you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose each of the following?
46 LTC14E LTC14 Num 8 LTC14E: [Cuts in how much Medicare pays to insurance companies] To stabilize the Medicare trust fund, would you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose each of the following?
47 LTC14F LTC14 Num 8 LTC14F: [An increase in the Medicare payroll tax that is paid by both employees and employers] To stabilize the Medicare trust fund, would you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose each of the following?
48 LTC14G LTC14 Num 8 LTC14G: [A tax increase for wealthy individuals making over $250,000 per year] To stabilize the Medicare trust fund, would you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose each of the following?
49 LTC15_1 LTC15 Num 8 LTC15_1: [Live video service like Zoom, Doxy.me, or FaceTime] Have you received any care using any of the following since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020?
50 LTC15_2 LTC15 Num 8 LTC15_2: [Talking on the telephone] Have you received any care using any of the following since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020?
51 LTC15_3 LTC15 Num 8 LTC15_3: [Email] Have you received any care using any of the following since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020?
52 LTC15_4 LTC15 Num 8 LTC15_4: [Text message] Have you received any care using any of the following since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020?
53 LTC15_5 LTC15 Num 8 LTC15_5: [None of the above] Have you received any care using any of the following since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020?
54 VIRUS2A VIRUS2 Num 8 VIRUS2A: [The coronavirus] How worried are you about you or someone in your family being infected with...
55 VIRUS2B VIRUS2 Num 8 VIRUS2B: [The flu] How worried are you about you or someone in your family being infected with...
56 APVAX3 APVAX3 Num 8 APVAX3: Have you received a COVID-19 vaccine?
57 APVAX7 APVAX7 Num 8 APVAX7: Once a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 is available to you, would you...
58 POLITICS PID1, PIDI, PIDA, PIDB Num 8 POLITICS: Do you consider yourself a Democrat, a Republican, an independent or none of these?
59 MARITAL N/A Num 8 MARITAL: Marital status
60 AGEGRP N/A Num 8 AGEGRP: Age
61 EDUCATION N/A Num 8 EDUCATION: Educational attainment
62 RACETH N/A Num 8 RACETH: Race/ethnicity
63 GENDER N/A Num 8 GENDER: Gender
64 HHINCOME N/A Num 8 HHINCOME: Household income
65 EMPSTATUS N/A Num 8 EMPSTATUS: Employment status
66 STATE N/A Char 2 STATE: State of residence
67 CENSUS_REG ION N/A Num 8 CENSUS_REGION: Census region

Notes:

  • Variable #58 is collapsed or recoded from original data, making the coding frame of this variable different from the survey questionnaire. This variable is derived from more than one question.
  • Variables #59-67 are AmeriSpeak Omnibus® profile variables. These variables are collapsed or recoded to minimize the risk of disclosing respondent privacy.

Long-Term Care in America: How Well Can Communities Support Aging at Home?

# Variable Question Type Len Label
1 SU_ID N/A Num 8 SU_ID: CaseID
2 FINALWT N/A Num 8 FINALWT: Post-stratification weights - 18+ general population (N=1,071)
3 SURV_MODE N/A Num 8 SURV_MODE: Survey interview mode (online or phone)
4 SURV_LANG N/A Num 8 SURV_LANG: Survey Interview Language
5 LTC1 LTC1 Num 8 LTC1: If you needed personal support, how many trustworthy people outside of your household could you go to for help? This would include asking for things like help when sick, emotional support, a ride to the airport, or for someone to watch your child in an emergency.
6 LTC2_1 LTC2 Num 8 LTC2_1: [Family members/A family member] How would you classify the trustworthy [person/people] outside of your household that you could go to for help?
7 LTC2_2 LTC2 Num 8 LTC2_2: [Close friends/A close friend] How would you classify the trustworthy [person/people] outside of your household that you could go to for help?
8 LTC2_3 LTC2 Num 8 LTC2_3: [Other community members or neighbors/Other community member or neighbor] How would you classify the trustworthy [person/people] outside of your household that you could go to for help?
9 LTC2_4 LTC2 Num 8 LTC2_4: [Therapists, counselors, or members of support groups/A therapist, counselor, or member of a support group] How would you classify the trustworthy [person/people] outside of your household that you could go to for help?
10 LTC2_5 LTC2 Num 8 LTC2_5: [Paid caregivers/A paid caregiver] How would you classify the trustworthy [person/people] outside of your household that you could go to for help?
11 LTC2_6 LTC2 Num 8 LTC2_6: [Other paid professionals/Other paid professional] How would you classify the trustworthy [person/people] outside of your household that you could go to for help?
12 LTC2_7 LTC2 Num 8 LTC2_7: [Other] How would you classify the trustworthy [person/people] outside of your household that you could go to for help?
13 LTC3 LTC3 Num 8 LTC3: Thinking about the most trusted person outside of your household that you could go to for help, how near or far away does that person live?
14 LTC4A LTC4 Num 8 LTC4A: [Race or ethnicity] Would you say that the area where you currently live has a diverse population with regard to each of the following, or not?
15 LTC4B LTC4 Num 8 LTC4B: [Age] Would you say that the area where you currently live has a diverse population with regard to each of the following, or not?
16 LTC4C LTC4 Num 8 LTC4C: [Religion] Would you say that the area where you currently live has a diverse population with regard to each of the following, or not?
17 LTC4D LTC4 Num 8 LTC4D: [Economic background] Would you say that the area where you currently live has a diverse population with regard to each of the following, or not?
18 LTC4E LTC4 Num 8 LTC4E: [Cultural background] Would you say that the area where you currently live has a diverse population with regard to each of the following, or not?
19 LTC4F LTC4 Num 8 LTC4F: [Political affiliations] Would you say that the area where you currently live has a diverse population with regard to each of the following, or not?
20 LTC4G LTC4 Num 8 LTC4G: [Sexual orientation] Would you say that the area where you currently live has a diverse population with regard to each of the following, or not?
21 LTC5A LTC5 Num 8 LTC5A: [Opportunities for residents of all ages and backgrounds to connect and discuss important civic issues that impact the community, either virtually or in person] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job of providing each of the following?
22 LTC5B LTC5 Num 8 LTC5B: [Opportunities for residents of all ages and backgrounds to participate in decision-making bodies, such as community councils or committees, either virtually or in person] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job of providing each of the following?
23 LTC6A LTC6 Num 8 LTC6A: [Activities that are affordable] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job making each of the following accessible to people like you?
24 LTC6B LTC6 Num 8 LTC6B: [Continuing education classes or lifelong learning opportunities] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job making each of the following accessible to people like you?
25 LTC6C LTC6 Num 8 LTC6C: [High-quality health care] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job making each of the following accessible to people like you?
26 LTC6D LTC6 Num 8 LTC6D: [Places to meet and socialize with friends and neighbors] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job making each of the following accessible to people like you?
27 LTC6E LTC6 Num 8 LTC6E: [Places for pursuing new hobbies or interests] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job making each of the following accessible to people like you?
28 LTC6F LTC6 Num 8 LTC6F: [Affordable fitness activities] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job making each of the following accessible to people like you?
29 LTC6G LTC6 Num 8 LTC6G: [Outdoor recreation areas] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job making each of the following accessible to people like you?
30 LTC6H LTC6 Num 8 LTC6H: [High-quality and convenient grocery stores or supermarkets] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job making each of the following accessible to people like you?
31 LTC6I LTC6 Num 8 LTC6I: [Volunteer options] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job making each of the following accessible to people like you?
32 LTC6J LTC6 Num 8 LTC6J: [Places of worship] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job making each of the following accessible to people like you?
33 LTC6K LTC6 Num 8 LTC6K: [Community events like parades or music festivals] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job making each of the following accessible to people like you?
34 LTC6L LTC6 Num 8 LTC6L: [Public libraries] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job making each of the following accessible to people like you?
35 LTC6M LTC6 Num 8 LTC6M: [Places to access WiFi] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job making each of the following accessible to people like you?
36 LTC7A LTC7 Num 8 LTC7A: [Transportation] In general, do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job meeting the needs of older adults for…?
37 LTC7B LTC7 Num 8 LTC7B: [Healthy food and nutrition] In general, do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job meeting the needs of older adults for…?
38 LTC7C LTC7 Num 8 LTC7C: [Affordable housing] In general, do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job meeting the needs of older adults for…?
39 LTC7D LTC7 Num 8 LTC7D: [In-home services that support older adults living in their own homes] In general, do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job meeting the needs of older adults for…?
40 LTC7E LTC7 Num 8 LTC7E: [Health care] In general, do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job meeting the needs of older adults for…?
41 LTC7F LTC7 Num 8 LTC7F: [Social activities] In general, do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job meeting the needs of older adults for…?
42 LTC8A LTC8 Num 8 LTC8A: [Home health aides] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job of providing access to each of the following for older adults?
43 LTC8B LTC8 Num 8 LTC8B: [Short-term physical rehabilitation centers] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job of providing access to each of the following for older adults?
44 LTC8C LTC8 Num 8 LTC8C: [Urgent care] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job of providing access to each of the following for older adults?
45 LTC8D LTC8 Num 8 LTC8D: [Pharmacies] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job of providing access to each of the following for older adults?
46 LTC8E LTC8 Num 8 LTC8E: [Primary care doctors] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job of providing access to each of the following for older adults?
47 LTC8F LTC8 Num 8 LTC8F: [Mental health care] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job of providing access to each of the following for older adults?
48 LTC8G LTC8 Num 8 LTC8G: [Physical therapy] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job of providing access to each of the following for older adults?
49 LTC8H LTC8 Num 8 LTC8H: [Dental care] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job of providing access to each of the following for older adults?
50 LTC8I LTC8 Num 8 LTC8I: [Vision care] Do you think the area where you currently live does a good job, a poor job, or neither a good nor poor job of providing access to each of the following for older adults?
51 LTC9A LTC9 Num 8 LTC9A: [Home-delivered meals] To the best of your knowledge, are each of the following services for older adults available in the area where you currently live, or not?
52 LTC9B LTC9 Num 8 LTC9B: [In-person safety and wellness checks at the homes of older adults] To the best of your knowledge, are each of the following services for older adults available in the area where you currently live, or not?
53 LTC9C LTC9 Num 8 LTC9C [Grocery assistance or delivery] To the best of your knowledge, are each of the following services for older adults available in the area where you currently live, or not?
54 LTC9D LTC9 Num 8 LTC9D [Discounted or free transportation] To the best of your knowledge, are each of the following services for older adults available in the area where you currently live, or not?
55 LTC9E LTC9 Num 8 LTC9E [A crisis hotline for mental health support] To the best of your knowledge, are each of the following services for older adults available in the area where you currently live, or not?
56 LTC9F LTC9 Num 8 LTC9F [Virtual care that connects providers with patients through the web or telephone] To the best of your knowledge, are each of the following services for older adults available in the area where you currently live, or not?
57 LTC9G LTC9 Num 8 LTC9G [A government agency or community organization that helps older adults find the services they need] To the best of your knowledge, are each of the following services for older adults available in the area where you currently live, or not?
58 LTC9H LTC9 Num 8 LTC9H [Employment opportunities] To the best of your knowledge, are each of the following services for older adults available in the area where you currently live, or not?
59 LTC10 LTC10 Num 8 LTC10: When it comes to your relationships with neighbors in the area where you live, would you say your relationships are stronger, weaker, or about the same as before the COVID-19 pandemic?
60 LTC11 LTC11 Num 8 LTC11: What best describes how the area where you live is recovering from the pandemic? Would you say your area has…
61 LTC12A LTC12 Num 8 LTC12A: [Civic activities and organizations] For each of the following, please rate how much it has recovered in the area where you live since the beginning of the pandemic.
62 LTC12B LTC12 Num 8 LTC12B: [Places of worship] For each of the following, please rate how much it has recovered in the area where you live since the beginning of the pandemic.
63 LTC12C LTC12 Num 8 LTC12C: [Businesses in your neighborhood] For each of the following, please rate how much it has recovered in the area where you live since the beginning of the pandemic.
64 LTC13 LTC13 Num 8 LTC13: Do you have any health conditions, physical limitations, or mental health conditions that impact your daily life or limit your activities?
65 RELIG RELIG Num 8 RELIG: What is your present religion, if any?
66 BORN BORN Num 8 BORN: Would you describe yourself as a 'born-again' or evangelical Christian, or not?
67 POLITICS PID1 Num 8 POLITICS: Do you consider yourself a Democrat, a Republican, an independent or none of these?
68 DEMO PIDA Num 8 DEMO: Do you consider yourself a strong Democrat or a moderate Democrat?
69 REPUB PIDB Num 8 REPUB: Do you consider yourself a strong Republican or a moderate Republican?
70 INDEP PIDI Num 8 INDEP: Do you learn more toward the Democrats or the Republicans?
71 URBAN DM5 Num 8 URBAN: How would you describe the community you live in now?
72 MARITAL N/A Num 8 MARITAL: Marital status
73 AGEGRP N/A Num 8 AGEGRP: Age
74 EDUCATION N/A Num 8 EDUCATION: Educational attainment
75 RACETH N/A Num 8 RACETH: Race/ethnicity
76 GENDER N/A Num 8 GENDER: Gender
77 HHINCOME N/A Num 8 HHINCOME: Household income
78 EMPSTATUS N/A Num 8 EMPSTATUS: Employment status
79 STATE N/A Char 2 STATE: State of residence
80 CENSUS_REGION N/A Num 8 CENSUS REGION: Census region

Note:

  • Variables #72-80 are AmeriSpeak Omnibus® profile variables. These variables are collapsed or recoded to minimize the risk of disclosing respondent privacy

Telehealth and Equity

# Variable Question Type Len Label
1 SU_ID N/A Num 8 SU_ID: CaseID
2 FINALWT N/A Num 8 FINALWT: Post-stratification weights - 18+ general population (N=1,000)
3 SURV_MODE N/A Num 8 SURV_MODE: Survey interview mode (online or phone)
4 SURV_LANG N/A Num 8 SURV_LANG: Survey interview language
5 Q1 Q1 Num 8 Q1: Does your home have highspeed internet access, or not?
6 Q2 Q2 Num 8 Q2: Do you use a device that can connect to the internet such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet, or not?
7 Q3_1 Q3 Num 8 Q3_1: [Live video service like Zoom, Doxy.me, or FaceTime] Have you received any care using any of the following since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020?
8 Q3_2 Q3 Num 8 Q3_2: [Talking on the telephone] Have you received any care using any of the following since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020?
9 Q3_3 Q3 Num 8 Q3_3: [Email] Have you received any care using any of the following since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020?
10 Q3_4 Q3 Num 8 Q3_4: [Text message] Have you received any care using any of the following since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020?
11 Q3_5 Q3 Num 8 Q3_5: [None of the above] Have you received any of the following types of care through telehealth, or not?
12 Q4A Q4 Num 8 Q4A: [Mental health services] Have you received any of the following types of care through telehealth, or not?
13 Q4B Q4 Num 8 Q4B: [A non-urgent health concern] Have you received any of the following types of care through telehealth, or not?
14 Q4C Q4 Num 8 Q4C: [An urgent health concern] Have you received any of the following types of care through telehealth, or not?
15 Q4D Q4 Num 8 Q4D: [Ongoing care to manage a chronic condition] Have you received any of the following types of care through telehealth, or not?
16 Q4E Q4 Num 8 Q4E: [Wellness check-ins and support] Have you received any of the following types of care through telehealth, or not?
17 Q4F Q4 Num 8 Q4F: [Health care services like physical or occupational therapy] Have you received any of the following types of care through telehealth, or not?
18 Q4G Q4 Num 8 Q4G: [A prescription or medication consultation] Have you received any of the following types of care through telehealth, or not?
19 Q5A Q5 Num 8 Q5A: [Mental health services] How comfortable were you receiving care through telehealth for each of the following?
20 Q5B Q5 Num 8 Q5B: [A non-urgent health concern] How comfortable were you receiving care through telehealth for each of the following?
21 Q5C Q5 Num 8 Q5C: [An urgent health concern] How comfortable were you receiving care through telehealth for each of the following?
22 Q5D Q5 Num 8 Q5D: [Ongoing care to manage a chronic condition] How comfortable were you receiving care through telehealth for each of the following?
23 Q5E Q5 Num 8 Q5E: [Wellness check-ins and support] How comfortable were you receiving care through telehealth for each of the following?
24 Q5F Q5 Num 8 Q5F: [Health care services like physical or occupational therapy] How comfortable were you receiving care through telehealth for each of the following?
25 Q5G Q5 Num 8 Q5G: [A prescription or medication consultation] How comfortable were you receiving care through telehealth for each of the following?
26 Q6A Q6 Num 8 Q6A: [Mental health services] If you needed each of the following types of care, how comfortable would you be receiving that care through telehealth?
27 Q6B Q6 Num 8 Q6B: [A non-urgent health concern] If you needed each of the following types of care, how comfortable would you be receiving that care through telehealth?
28 Q6C Q6 Num 8 Q6C: [An urgent health concern] If you needed each of the following types of care, how comfortable would you be receiving that care through telehealth?
29 Q6D Q6 Num 8 Q6D: [Ongoing care to manage a chronic condition] If you needed each of the following types of care, how comfortable would you be receiving that care through telehealth?
30 Q6E Q6 Num 8
31 Q6F Q6 Num 8 Q6F: [Health care services like physical or occupational therapy] If you needed each of the following types of care, how comfortable would you be receiving that care through telehealth?
32 Q6G Q6 Num 8 Q6G: [A prescription or medication consultation] If you needed each of the following types of care, how comfortable would you be receiving that care through telehealth?
33 Q7 Q7 Num 8 Q7: Once the COVID-19 outbreak is over, how likely are you to continue to seek care through telehealth at least some of the time?
34 Q8A Q8 Num 8 Q8A: [It is easier to schedule an appointment at a time that works for you] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care through telehealth instead of in person?
35 Q8B Q8 Num 8 Q8B: [It is easier to meet with the specific provider you need to see] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care through telehealth instead of in person?
36 Q8C Q8 Num 8 Q8C: [You want to avoid getting exposed to COVID-19 at an inperson appointment] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care through telehealth instead of in person?
37 Q8D Q8 Num 8 Q8D: [You don’t have transportation to get to an in-person appointment] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care through telehealth instead of in person?
38 Q8E Q8 Num 8 Q8E: [It is cheaper than an inperson appointment] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care through telehealth instead of in person?
39 Q8F Q8 Num 8 Q8F: [You don’t think you needed to meet with a provider in person] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care through telehealth instead of in person?
40 Q8G Q8 Num 8 Q8G: [It is easier to have a caregiver or support person with you for your appointment] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care through telehealth instead of in person?
41 Q8H Q8 Num 8 Q8H: [Your health makes it difficult to get to an in-person appointment] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care through telehealth instead of in person?
42 Q8I Q8 Num 8 Q8I: [You want an immediate response] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care through telehealth instead of in person?
43 Q8J Q8 Num 8 Q8J: [You just feel more comfortable at home] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care through telehealth instead of in person?
44 Q9A Q9 Num 8 Q9A: [Running into technical issues] When it comes to receiving health care through telehealth, how concerned are you about the following?
45 Q9B Q9 Num 8 Q9B: [The security of your health information] When it comes to receiving health care through telehealth, how concerned are you about the following?
46 Q9C Q9 Num 8 Q9C: [A lack of privacy in your home when communicating about health concerns] When it comes to receiving health care through telehealth, how concerned are you about the following?
47 Q9D Q9 Num 8 Q9D: [Running into issues with health care coverage or reimbursement] When it comes to receiving health care through telehealth, how concerned are you about the following?
48 Q9E Q9 Num 8 Q9E: [Receiving care that is not as effective as a traditional in-person visit] When it comes to receiving health care through telehealth, how concerned are you about the following?
49 Q9F Q9 Num 8 Q9F: [Meeting with a doctor or provider who does not understand your cultural preferences] When it comes to receiving health care through telehealth, how concerned are you about the following?
50 Q9G Q9 Num 8 Q9G: [Not having a personal relationship with your doctor or provider] When it comes to receiving health care through telehealth, how concerned are you about the following?
51 Q9H Q9 Num 8 Q9H: [Not having the appropriate devices to access telehealth] When it comes to receiving health care through telehealth, how concerned are you about the following?
52 Q10A Q10 Num 8 Q10A: [Assistance learning how to use the necessary technology] When it comes to telehealth, how helpful would each of the following be?
53 Q10B Q10 Num 8 Q10B: [Information from your health insurance on what types of telehealth is covered] When it comes to telehealth, how helpful would each of the following be?
54 Q10C Q10 Num 8 Q10C: [The option to use telehealth on a smartphone rather than a desktop or laptop computer] When it comes to telehealth, how helpful would each of the following be?
55 Q10D Q10 Num 8 Q10D: [The option to have audioonly visits, rather than live-video visits] When it comes to telehealth, how helpful would each of the following be?
56 Q10E Q10 Num 8 Q10E: [The option to exchange emails or direct messages with your doctor or provider] When it comes to telehealth, how helpful would each of the following be?
57 Q10F Q10 Num 8 Q10F: [Having a prior relationship with your doctor or provider] When it comes to telehealth, how helpful would each of the following be?
58 Q10G Q10 Num 8 Q10G: [Having your doctor or provider provide the necessary devices like a computer, tablet, or smartphone] When it comes to telehealth, how helpful would each of the following be?
59 Q10H Q10 Num 8 Q10H: [Translation services] When it comes to telehealth, how helpful would each of the following be?
60 Q11A Q11 Num 8 Q11A: [Mental health services] If you needed each of the following types of care, how comfortable would you be receiving that care in person?
61 Q11B Q11 Num 8 Q11B: [A non-urgent health concern] If you needed each of the following types of care, how comfortable would you be receiving that care in person?
62 Q11C Q11 Num 8 Q11C: [Ongoing care to manage a chronic condition] If you needed each of the following types of care, how comfortable would you be receiving that care in person?
63 Q11D Q11 Num 8 Q11D: [Wellness check-ins and support] If you needed each of the following types of care, how comfortable would you be receiving that care in person?
64 Q11E Q11 Num 8 Q11E: [A prescription or medication consultation] If you needed each of the following types of care, how comfortable would you be receiving that care in person?
65 Q12A Q12 Num 8 Q12A: [The costs or co-pays associated with telehealth] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care in person instead of through telehealth?
66 Q12B Q12 Num 8 Q12B: [You had difficulty scheduling an appointment] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care in person instead of through telehealth?
67 Q12C Q12 Num 8 Q12C: [The internet speed or connection at your home is too slow] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care in person instead of through telehealth?
68 Q12D Q12 Num 8 Q12D: [You don’t have access to a device, such as a tablet, desktop or laptop computer] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care in person instead of through telehealth?
69 Q12E Q12 Num 8 Q12E: [You don’t have specific programs installed on your device] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care in person instead of through telehealth?
70 Q12F Q12 Num 8 Q12F: [You don’t want to be on video or use a camera] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care in person instead of through telehealth?
71 Q12G Q12 Num 8 Q12G: [You don’t feel comfortable using technology] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care in person instead of through telehealth?
72 Q12H Q12 Num 8 Q12H: [You don’t like using technology] Would you say each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason you would seek out care in person instead of through telehealth?
73 Q13A Q13 Num 8 Q13A: [Receiving low-quality care] When it comes to receiving health care in-person, how concerned are you about each of the following?
74 Q13B Q13 Num 8 Q13B: [The security of your health information] When it comes to receiving health care in-person, how concerned are you about each of the following?
75 Q13C Q13 Num 8 Q13C: [A lack of privacy in the office when communicating about health concerns] When it comes to receiving health care in-person, how concerned are you about each of the following?
76 Q13D Q13 Num 8 Q13D: [Running into issues with health care coverage or reimbursement] When it comes to receiving health care in-person, how concerned are you about each of the following?
77 Q13E Q13 Num 8 Q13E: [Difficulty scheduling an appointment] When it comes to receiving health care in-person, how concerned are you about each of the following?
78 Q13F Q13 Num 8 Q13F: [Difficulty finding a doctor or health care provider who is like you] When it comes to receiving health care in-person, how concerned are you about each of the following?
79 Q13G Q13 Num 8 Q13G: [Meeting with a doctor or provider who does not understand your cultural preferences] When it comes to receiving health care inperson, how concerned are you about each of the following?
80 Q13H Q13 Num 8 Q13H: [Not having a personal relationship with your doctor or provider] When it comes to receiving health care in-person, how concerned are you about each of the following?
81 URBAN DM5 Num 8 URBAN: How would you describe the community you live in now?
82 MARITAL N/A Num 8 MARITAL: Marital status
83 AGEGRP N/A Num 8 AGEGRP: Age
84 EDUCATION N/A Num 8 EDUCATION: Educational attainment
85 RACETH N/A Num 8 RACETH: Race/ethnicity
86 GENDER N/A Num 8 GENDER: Gender
87 HHINCOME N/A Num 8 HHINCOME: Household income
88 EMPSTATUS N/A Num 8 EMPSTATUS: Employment status
89 STATE N/A Char 2 STATE: State of residence
90 CENSUS_REGION N/A Num 8 CENSUS_REGION: Census region
  • Variables #82-90 are AmeriSpeak Omnibus® profile variables. These variables are collapsed or recoded to minimize the risk of disclosing respondent privacy

Coronavirus worries and social isolation among older adults

# Variable Question Type Len Label
1 SU_ID N/A Num 8 SU_ID: CaseID
2 FINALWT N/A Num 8 FINALWT: Post-stratification weights - 50+ general population (N=1,015)
3 SURV_MODE N/A Num 8 SURV_MODE: Survey interview mode (online or phone)
4 SURV_LANG N/A Num 8 SURV_LANG: Survey Interview Language
5 QUALLIFE QUALLIFE Num 8 QUALLIFE: In general, would you say your quality of life is...
6 Q44 Q44 Num 8 Q44: In general, how would you rate your overall mental or emotional health?
7 SATSOC SATSOC Num 8 SATSOC: In general, how would you rate your satisfaction with your social activities and relationships?
8 SAT2021A SAT2021 Num 8 SAT2021A: [Your quality of life] Over the past year, would you say each of the following has gotten better, gotten worse, or stayed about the same?
9 SAT2021B SAT2021 Num 8 SAT2021B: [Your mental or emotional health] Over the past year, would you say each of the following has gotten better, gotten worse, or stayed about the same?
10 SAT2021C SAT2021 Num 8 SAT2021C: [Your social life and relationships] Over the past year, would you say each of the following has gotten better, gotten worse, or stayed about the same?
11 LONELY1 LONELY1 Num 8 LONELY1: How often in the past 4 weeks have you felt that you lack companionship?
12 LONELY2 LONELY2 Num 8 LONELY2: How often in the past 4 weeks have you felt that you are isolated from others?
13 NEW1A NEW1 Num 8 NEW1A: [Met or talked with neighbors] Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, have you done each of the following more often, less often, or about as often as before?
14 NEW1B NEW1 Num 8 NEW1B: [Did volunteer work for an organization] Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, have you done each of the following more often, less often, or about as often as before?
15 NEW1C NEW1 Num 8 NEW1C: [Met with friends or family in person] Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, have you done each of the following more often, less often, or about as often as before?
16 NEW1D NEW1 Num 8 NEW1D: [Used video calling software like Zoom or Facebook Messenger to talk to friends or family] Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, have you done each of the following more often, less often, or about as often as before?
17 NEW1E NEW1 Num 8 NEW1E: [Attended religious services or participated in faithbased groups] Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, have you done each of the following more often, less often, or about as often as before?
18 NEW1F NEW1 Num 8 NEW1F: [Talked to a mental health counselor or utilized other mental health services] Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, have you done each of the following more often, less often, or about as often as before?
19 NEW1G NEW1 Num 8 NEW1G: [Participated in online forums, message boards, or discussions] Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, have you done each of the following more often, less often, or about as often as before?
20 NEW1H NEW1 Num 8 NEW1H: [Used social media] Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, have you done each of the following more often, less often, or about as often as before?
21 VIRUS2A VIRUS2 Num 8 VIRUS2A: [The coronavirus] How worried are you about you or someone in your family being infected with…
22 VIRUS2B VIRUS2 Num 8 VIRUS2B: [The flu] How worried are you about you or someone in your family being infected with…
23 VAX3 VAX3 Num 8 VAX3: Have you received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine?
24 VIRUS7A VIRUS7 Num 8 VIRUS7A: [Avoiding nonessential travel] Because of the coronavirus pandemic, how often are you:
25 VIRUS7B VIRUS7 Num 8 VIRUS7B: [Staying away from large groups] Because of the coronavirus pandemic, how often are you:
26 VIRUS7C VIRUS7 Num 8 VIRUS7C: [Avoiding other people as much as possible] Because of the coronavirus pandemic, how often are you:
27 VIRUS7D VIRUS7 Num 8 VIRUS7D: [Wearing a face mask when you’re around other people outside your home] Because of the coronavirus pandemic, how often are you:
28 VAX_NEWA VAX_NEW Num 8 VAX_NEWA: [Going to the store] Over the past week, how often have you worn a mask while doing each of the following?
29 VAX_NEWB VAX_NEW Num 8 VAX_NEWB: [Interacting with visitors to your home] Over the past week, how often have you worn a mask while doing each of the following?
30 VAX_NEWC VAX_NEW Num 8 VAX_NEWC: [Visiting someone else’s home] Over the past week, how often have you worn a mask while doing each of the following?
31 VAX_NEWD VAX_NEW Num 8 VAX_NEWD: [Outdoor activities like going for a walk or visiting with people outside] Over the past week, how often have you worn a mask while doing each of the following?
32 HOPEFUL1 HOPEFUL1 Num 8 HOPEFUL1: Would you say that you are optimistic or pessimistic that you will be able to fully return to activities you participated in before the coronavirus outbreak in the next year? If you have already done this, you can say that too.
33 REOPEN2A REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2A: [Attend religious services] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
34 REOPEN2B REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2B: [Visit friends or family] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
35 REOPEN2C REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2C: [Use public transportation] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
36 REOPEN2D REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2D: [Travel] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
37 REOPEN2E REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2E: [Go out to a bar or restaurant] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
38 REOPEN2F REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2F: [Go to the movies, a concert, or the theater] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
39 REOPEN2G REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2G: [Exercise at a gym or studio] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
40 REOPEN2H REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2H: [Go shopping in person for non-essential items] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
41 LTC15_1 LTC15 Num 8 LTC15_1: [Live video service like Zoom, Doxy.me, or FaceTime] Have you received any care using any of the following since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020?
42 LTC15_2 LTC15 Num 8 LTC15_2: [Talking on the telephone] Have you received any care using any of the following since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020?
43 LTC15_3 LTC15 Num 8 LTC15_3: [Email] Have you received any care using any of the following since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020?
44 LTC15_4 LTC15 Num 8 LTC15_4: [Text message] Have you received any care using any of the following since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020?
45 LTC15_5 LTC15 Num 8 LTC15_5: [None of the above] Have you received any care using any of the following since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020?
46 Q32 Q32 Num 8 Q32: Once the COVID-19 outbreak is over, how likely are you to continue to seek care through telehealth?
47 VAX5 VAX5 Num 8 VAX5: Will you...
48 POLITICS N/A Num 8 POLITICS: Do you consider yourself a Democrat, a Republican, an independent or none of these?
49 MARITAL N/A Num 8 MARITAL: Marital status
50 AGEGRP N/A Num 8 AGEGRP: Age
51 EDUCATION N/A Num 8 EDUCATION: Educational attainment
52 RACETH N/A Num 8 RACETH: Race/ethnicity
53 GENDER N/A Num 8 GENDER: Gender
54 HHINCOME N/A Num 8 HHINCOME: Household income
55 EMPSTATUS N/A Num 8 EMPSTATUS: Employment status
56 STATE N/A Char 2 STATE: State of residence
57 CENSUS_REGION N/A Num 8 CENSUS_REGION: Census region

Note:

  • Variables #48-57 are AmeriSpeak Omnibus® profile variables. These variables are collapsed or recoded to minimize the risk of disclosing respondent privacy.

Most Americans Agree that Nurses and Aides are Underpaid, While Few Support Using Federal Dollars to Increase Pay for Doctors

# Variable Question Type Len Label
1 SU_ID N/A Num 8 SU_ID: CaseID
2 FINALWT N/A Num 8 FINALWT: Post-stratification weights - 18+ general population (N=1,071)
3 SURV_MODE N/A Num 8 SURV_MODE: Survey interview mode (online or phone)
4 SURV_LANG N/A Num 8 SURV_LANG: Survey interview language
5 HARRIS1A HARRIS1 Num 8 HARRIS1A: [The Affordable Care Act, the health care reforms that were passed by Congress in March of 2010, also known as Obamacare] Do you favor or oppose the following health care laws and proposals?
6 HARRIS1B HARRIS1 Num 8 HARRIS1B: [A governmentadministered health plan available to all Americans that would compete with private health insurance, which is sometimes referred to as a public option] Do you favor or oppose the following health care laws and proposals?
7 HARRIS1C HARRIS1 Num 8 HARRIS1C: [A single payer health care system, in which all Americans would get their health insurance from one government plan] Do you favor or oppose the following health care laws and proposals?
8 HARRIS1D HARRIS1 Num 8 HARRIS1D: [Allowing the federal government and private insurance to negotiate for lower prices on prescription drugs] Do you favor or oppose the following health care laws and proposals?
9 HARRIS2A HARRIS2 Num 8 HARRIS2A: [Doctors] Thinking about the different types of health care professionals, would you say each of the following is overpaid, underpaid, or gets paid the right amount?
10 HARRIS2B HARRIS2 Num 8 HARRIS2B: [Nurses] Thinking about the different types of health care professionals, would you say each of the following is overpaid, underpaid, or gets paid the right amount?
11 HARRIS2C HARRIS2 Num 8 HARRIS2C: [Insurance executives] Thinking about the different types of health care professionals, would you say each of the following is overpaid, underpaid, or gets paid the right amount?
12 HARRIS2D HARRIS2 Num 8 HARRIS2D: [Health care aides] Thinking about the different types of health care professionals, would you say each of the following is overpaid, underpaid, or gets paid the right amount?
13 HARRIS2E HARRIS2 Num 8 HARRIS2E: [Physical therapists] Thinking about the different types of health care professionals, would you say each of the following is overpaid, underpaid, or gets paid the right amount?
14 HARRIS2F HARRIS2 Num 8 HARRIS2F: [Pharmacists] Thinking about the different types of health care professionals, would you say each of the following is overpaid, underpaid, or gets paid the right amount?
15 HARRIS2G HARRIS2 Num 8 HARRIS2G: [Hospital executives] Thinking about the different types of health care professionals, would you say each of the following is overpaid, underpaid, or gets paid the right amount?
16 HARRIS2H HARRIS2 Num 8 HARRIS2H: [Medical administrative workers] Thinking about the different types of health care professionals, would you say each of the following is overpaid, underpaid, or gets paid the right amount?
17 HARRIS3A HARRIS3 Num 8 HARRIS3A: [Doctors] Do you think the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, led to increases, decreases, or had no effect on the pay of the following professions?
18 HARRIS3B HARRIS3 Num 8 HARRIS3B: [Nurses] Do you think the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, led to increases, decreases, or had no effect on the pay of the following professions?
19 HARRIS3C HARRIS3 Num 8 HARRIS3C: [Insurance executives] Do you think the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, led to increases, decreases, or had no effect on the pay of the following professions?
20 HARRIS3D HARRIS3 Num 8 HARRIS3D: [Health care aides] Do you think the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, led to increases, decreases, or had no effect on the pay of the following professions?
21 HARRIS3E HARRIS3 Num 8 HARRIS3E: [Physical therapists] Do you think the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, led to increases, decreases, or had no effect on the pay of the following professions?
22 HARRIS3F HARRIS3 Num 8 HARRIS3F: [Pharmacists] Do you think the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, led to increases, decreases, or had no effect on the pay of the following professions?
23 HARRIS3G HARRIS3 Num 8 HARRIS3G: [Hospital executives] Do you think the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, led to increases, decreases, or had no effect on the pay of the following professions?
24 HARRIS3H HARRIS3 Num 8 HARRIS3H: [Medical administrative workers] Do you think the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, led to increases, decreases, or had no effect on the pay of the following professions?
25 HARRIS4A HARRIS4 Num 8 HARRIS4A: [Increasing pay for doctors] Do you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose increased government funding for each of the following?
26 HARRIS4B HARRIS4 Num 8 HARRIS4B: [Increasing the
27 HARRIS4C HARRIS4 Num 8 HARRIS4C: [Lowering out-ofpocket cost for patients] Do you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose increased government funding for each of the following?
28 HARRIS4D HARRIS4 Num 8 HARRIS4D: [Expanding government health insurance coverage for low-income people] Do you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose increased government funding for each of the following?
29 HARRIS5A HARRIS5 Num 8 HARRIS5A: [Doctors] How much of the time do you think you can trust the following health care professions to do what is right for you or your family?
30 HARRIS5B HARRIS5 Num 8 HARRIS5B: [Nurses] How much of the time do you think you can trust the following health care professions to do what is right for you or your family?
31 HARRIS5C HARRIS5 Num 8 HARRIS5C: [Pharmacists] How much of the time do you think you can trust the following health care professions to do what is right for you or your family?
32 HARRIS5D HARRIS5 Num 8 HARRIS5D: [Hospital executives] How much of the time do you think you can trust the following health care professions to do what is right for you or your family?
33 HARRIS6A HARRIS6 Num 8 HARRIS6A: [Doctors] What do you think is the average annual income of people in each of the following jobs?
34 HARRIS6B HARRIS6 Num 8 HARRIS6B: [Nurses] What do you think is the average annual income of people in each of the following jobs?
35 HARRIS6C HARRIS6 Num 8 HARRIS6C: [Health care aides] What do you think is the average annual income of people in each of the following jobs?
36 HARRIS6D HARRIS6 Num 8 HARRIS6D: [Medical administrators] What do you think is the average annual income of people in each of the following jobs?
37 HARRIS6E HARRIS6 Num 8 HARRIS6E: [CEOs] What do you think is the average annual income of people in each of the following jobs?
38 HARRIS6F HARRIS6 Num 8 HARRIS6F: [Lawyers] What do you think is the average annual income of people in each of the following jobs?
39 HARRIS6G HARRIS6 Num 8 HARRIS6G: [Real estate agents] What do you think is the average annual income of people in each of the following jobs?
40 HARRIS6H HARRIS6 Num 8 HARRIS6H: [Construction workers] What do you think is the average annual income of people in each of the following jobs?
41 HARRIS7 HARRIS7 Num 8 HARRIS7: What best describes you?
42 POLITICS PID1 Num 8 POLITICS: Do you consider yourself a Democrat, a Republican, an independent or none of these?
43 DEMO PIDA Num 8 DEMO: Do you consider yourself a strong or not so strong Democrat?
44 REPUB PIDB Num 8 REPUB: Do you consider yourself a strong or not so strong Republican?
45 INDEP PIDI Num 8 INDEP: Do you learn more toward the Democrats or the Republicans?
46 IDEO D3, D4, D5 Num 8 IDEO: Generally speaking, do you consider yourself to be a liberal, moderate, or conservative?
47 URBAN DM5 Num 8 URBAN: How would you describe the community you live in now?
48 MARITAL N/A Num 8 MARITAL: Marital status
49 AGEGRP N/A Num 8 AGEGRP: Age
50 EDUCATION N/A Num 8 EDUCATION: Educational attainment
51 RACETH N/A Num 8 RACETH: Race/ethnicity
52 GENDER N/A Num 8 GENDER: Gender
53 HHINCOME N/A Num 8 HHINCOME: Household income
54 EMPSTATUS N/A Num 8 EMPSTATUS: Employment status
55 STATE N/A Char 2 STATE: State of residence
56 CENSUS_REGION N/A Num 8 CENSUS_REGION: Census region

Notes:

  • Variable #46 is collapsed or recoded from original data, making the coding frame of these variables different from the survey questionnaire. These variables are derived from more than one question.
  • Variables #48-56 are AmeriSpeak Omnibus® profile variables. These variables are collapsed or recoded to minimize the risk of disclosing respondent privacy

June 2021 PUF - President Biden’s Latest Approval Ratings - Public is Relaxing its Pandemic Precautions - Public Wary of U.S. Taking a Major Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Public Holds Nuanced Views about Access to Legal Abortion

# Variable Question Type Len Label
1 SU_ID N/A Num 8 SU_ID: CaseID
2 FINALWT N/A Num 8 FINALWT: Post-stratification weights - 18+ general population (N=1,125)
3 SURV_MODE N/A Num 8 SURV_MODE: Survey interview mode (online or phone)
4 SURV_LANG N/A Num 8 SURV_LANG: Survey Interview Language
5 CUR1 CUR1 Num 8 CUR1: Generally speaking, would you say things in this country are heading in the…
6 CUR3AB CUR2, CUR3, CUR3A, CUR3B Num 8 CUR3AB: Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling his job as president?
7 CURY2A CURY2 Num 8 CURY2A: [The economy] Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling…?
8 CURY2B CURY2 Num 8 CURY2B: [The coronavirus pandemic] Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling…?
9 CURY2C CURY2 Num 8 CURY2C: [Health care] Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling…?
10 CURY2D CURY2 Num 8 CURY2D: [Immigration] Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling…?
11 CURY2E CURY2 Num 8 CURY2E: [Foreign policy] Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling…?
12 CURY2F CURY2 Num 8 CURY2F: [The U.S. relationship with Russia] Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling…?
13 CURY2G CURY2 Num 8 CURY2G: [The conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians] Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling…?
14 B1AB B1A, B1B Num 8 B1AB: How would you describe the nation's economy these days?
15 GOVTA GOVT Num 8 GOVTA: [Families with children] Is the U.S. government spending too much, too little, or about the right amount to support…
16 GOVTB GOVT Num 8 GOVTB: [Medical care for women while they are pregnant] Is the U.S. government spending too much, too little, or about the right amount to support…
17 GOVTC GOVT Num 8 GOVTC: [Reproductive health services, such as family planning and birth control] Is the U.S. government spending too much, too little, or about the right amount to support…
18 GOVTD GOVT Num 8 GOVTD: [The foster care system] Is the U.S. government spending too much, too little, or about the right amount to support…
19 GOVTE GOVT Num 8 GOVTE: [Families who adopt children] Is the U.S. government spending too much, too little, or about the right amount to support…
20 VIRUS2A VIRUS2 Num 8 VIRUS2A: [The coronavirus] How worried are you about you or someone in your family being infected with…
21 VIRUS2B VIRUS2 Num 8 VIRUS2B: [The flu] How worried are you about you or someone in your family being infected with…
22 VIRUS6A VIRUS6 Num 8 VIRUS6A: [Your state government] Do you approve, disapprove, or neither approve nor disapprove of how each of the following is handling the coronavirus outbreak?
23 VIRUS6B VIRUS6 Num 8 VIRUS6B: [Your city or local government] Do you approve, disapprove, or neither approve nor disapprove of how each of the following is handling the coronavirus outbreak?
24 VIRUS6C VIRUS6 Num 8 VIRUS6C: [The federal government] Do you approve, disapprove, or neither approve nor disapprove of how each of the following is handling the coronavirus outbreak?
25 VIRUS6D VIRUS6 Num 8 VIRUS6D: [Leaders in Congress] Do you approve, disapprove, or neither approve nor disapprove of how each of the following is handling the coronavirus outbreak?
26 VIRUS7A VIRUS7 Num 8 VIRUS7A: [Avoiding nonessential travel] Because of the coronavirus pandemic, how often are you:
27 VIRUS7B VIRUS7 Num 8 VIRUS7B: [Staying away from large groups] Because of the coronavirus pandemic, how often are you:
28 VIRUS7C VIRUS7 Num 8 VIRUS7C: [Avoiding other people as much as possible] Because of the coronavirus pandemic, how often are you:
29 VIRUS7D VIRUS7 Num 8 VIRUS7D: [Wearing a face mask when you're around other people outside your home] Because of the coronavirus pandemic, how often are you:
30 REOPEN1A REOPEN1 Num 8 REOPEN1A: [Attend religious services in person] Before the coronavirus outbreak, about how often did you:
31 REOPEN1B REOPEN1 Num 8 REOPEN1B: [Visit friends or family] Before the coronavirus outbreak, about how often did you:
32 REOPEN1C REOPEN1 Num 8 REOPEN1C: [Get a haircut] Before the coronavirus outbreak, about how often did you:
33 REOPEN1D REOPEN1 Num 8 REOPEN1D: [Use public transportation] Before the coronavirus outbreak, about how often did you:
34 REOPEN1E REOPEN1 Num 8 REOPEN1E: [Travel] Before the coronavirus outbreak, about how often did you:
35 REOPEN1F REOPEN1 Num 8 REOPEN1F: [Go out to a bar or restaurant] Before the coronavirus outbreak, about how often did you:
36 REOPEN1G REOPEN1 Num 8 REOPEN1G: [Go to the movies, a concert, or the theater] Before the coronavirus outbreak, about how often did you:
37 REOPEN1H REOPEN1 Num 8 REOPEN1H: [Attend a sporting event] Before the coronavirus outbreak, about how often did you:
38 REOPEN1I REOPEN1 Num 8 REOPEN1I: [Exercise at a gym or studio] Before the coronavirus outbreak, about how often did you:
39 REOPEN1J REOPEN1 Num 8 REOPEN1J: [Go shopping in person for non-essential items] Before the coronavirus outbreak, about how often did you:
40 REOPEN2A REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2A: [Attend religious services in person] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
41 REOPEN2B REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2B: [Visit friends or family] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
42 REOPEN2C REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2C: [Get a haircut] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
43 REOPEN2D REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2D: [Use public transportation] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
44 REOPEN2E REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2E: [Travel] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
45 REOPEN2F REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2F: [Go out to a bar or restaurant] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
46 REOPEN2G REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2G: [Go to the movies, a concert, or the theater] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
47 REOPEN2H REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2H: [Attend a sporting event] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
48 REOPEN2I REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2I: [Exercise at a gym or studio] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
49 REOPEN2J REOPEN2 Num 8 REOPEN2J: [Go shopping in person for non-essential items] In the next few weeks, will you personally:
50 REOPEN3A REOPEN3 Num 8 REOPEN3A: [Indoor activities away from your home] In the next few weeks, how likely is it that you will wear a face mask if you participate in:
51 REOPEN3B REOPEN3 Num 8 REOPEN3B: [Outdoor activities] In the next few weeks, how likely is it that you will wear a face mask if you participate in:
52 REOPEN4 REOPEN4 Num 8 REOPEN4: Overall, thinking about restrictions that have been put in place in your area to prevent the coronavirus from spreading, how concerned are you that lifting these restrictions will lead to additional people being infected?
53 REOPEN5 REOPEN5 Num 8 REOPEN5: Do you think restrictions that were put in place in your area to prevent the coronavirus from spreading have been lifted too quickly, not quickly enough, or are about right?
54 ABO1 ABO1 Num 8 ABO1: Which comes closest to your opinion on abortion? Abortion should be...
55 ABO2 ABO2 Num 8 ABO2: Regardless of your opinion about abortion, which do you think should have a larger responsibility for making laws related to abortion: each state government or the federal government?
56 ABO3A ABO3 Num 8 ABO3A: [The child would be born with a life-threatening illness] Please say whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if…
57 ABO3B ABO3 Num 8 ABO3B: [The woman’s own health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy] Please say whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if…
58 ABO3C ABO3 Num 8 ABO3C: [The woman became pregnant as the result of rape or incest] Please say whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if…
59 ABO3D ABO3 Num 8 ABO3D: [The woman does not want to be pregnant for any reason] Please say whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if…
60 ABO6A ABO6 Num 8 ABO6A: [The first trimester, that is, the first three months of pregnancy] Do you think abortion should be legal in all cases, legal in most cases, illegal in most cases, or illegal in all cases during:
61 ABO6B ABO6 Num 8 ABO6B: [The second trimester, that is, months 4 through 6] Do you think abortion should be legal in all cases, legal in most cases, illegal in most cases, or illegal in all cases during:
62 ABO6C ABO6 Num 8 ABO6C: [The last trimester, that is, months 7 through 9] Do you think abortion should be legal in all cases, legal in most cases, illegal in most cases, or illegal in all cases during:
63 MIDEAST1A MIDEAST1 Num 8 MIDEAST1A: [The Israelis] Thinking about the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians, do you think the United States is too supportive, not supportive enough, or about right in its support of each of the following?
64 MIDEAST1B MIDEAST1 Num 8 MIDEAST1B: [The Palestinians] Thinking about the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians, do you think the United States is too supportive, not supportive enough, or about right in its support of each of the following?
65 MIDEAST2 MIDEAST2 Num 8 MIDEAST2: Do you think the United States should have a major role, a minor role, or no role in finding a solution to the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians?
66 MIDEAST3 MIDEAST3 Num 8 MIDEAST3: Do you think a way can be found for Israel and an independent Palestinian state to coexist peacefully with each other, or not?
67 RELIG RELIG Num 8 RELIG: What is your present religion, if any?
68 BORN BORN Num 8 BORN: Would you describe yourself as a 'born-again' or evangelical Christian, or not?
69 VAX3 VAX3 Num 8 VAX3: Have you received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine?
70 APVAX7 APVAX7 Num 8 APVAX7: Will you…
71 WAGE_1 WAGE1 Num 8 WAGE1: If you were offered a new job, what is the lowest
72 WAGE2 WAGE2 Num 8 WAGE2: In the last month, have you seen any available jobs that you think you could be hired for but are not willing to apply for, or not?
73 WAGE3 WAGE3 Num 8 WAGE3: Which of the following best describes why you are not willing to apply for those jobs?
74 WAGE4 WAGE4 Num 8 WAGE4: Are you or someone in your household currently receiving unemployment benefits?
75 POLITICS PID1 Num 8 POLITICS: Do you consider yourself a Democrat, a Republican, an independent or none of these?
76 DEMO PIDA Num 8 DEMO: Do you consider yourself a strong Democrat or a moderate Democrat?
77 REPUB PIDB Num 8 REPUB: Do you consider yourself a strong Republican or a moderate Republican?
78 INDEP PIDI Num 8 INDEP: Do you learn more toward the Democrats or the Republicans?
79 IDEO D3, D4, D5 Num 8 IDEO: Generally speaking, do you consider yourself to be a liberal, moderate, or conservative?
80 URBAN DM5 Num 8 URBAN: How would you describe the community you live in now?
81 MARITAL N/A Num 8 MARITAL: Marital status
82 AGEGRP N/A Num 8 AGEGRP: Age
83 EDUCATION N/A Num 8 EDUCATION: Educational attainment
84 RACETH N/A Num 8 RACETH: Race/ethnicity
85 GENDER N/A Num 8 GENDER: Gender
86 HHINCOME N/A Num 8 HHINCOME: Household income
87 EMPSTATUS EMPLOY1 Num 8 EMPSTATUS: Employment status
88 STATE N/A Char 2 STATE: State of residence
89 CENSUS_REGION N/A Num 8 CENSUS_REGION: Census region

Notes:

  • Variables #6, #14, and #79 are collapsed or recoded from original data, making the coding frame of these variables different from the survey questionnaire. These variables are derived from more than one question.
  • Variables #81-86 and #88-89 are AmeriSpeak Omnibus® profile variables. These variables are collapsed or recoded to minimize the risk of disclosing respondent privacy.

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