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Section AA -- AIDS Knowledge and Attitudes
These questions are to determine what people know about AIDS, also called Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
1. How much would you say you know about AIDS -- a lot, some, a little, or nothing?
2[] Some
3[] A little
4[] Nothing
Hand card AA1, Read list if telephone interview.
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Radio
Magazines
Newspapers
Street signs or billboards
Store displays or store distributed brochures
Bus, street car or subway displays
Health department brochures
Workplace distributed brochures
School distributed brochures
Church distributed brochures
Community organization
Friend or acquaintance
Other source
2. (I'm going to read a list of possible sources of AIDS information.)
In the past month, have you received information about AIDS from any of these sources?
Mark all that apply.
1[] Radio
1[] Magazines
1[] Newspapers
1[] Street signs/billboards
1[] Store displays/store distributed brochures
1[] Bus/street car/subway displays
1[] Health department brochures
1[] Workplace distributed brochures
1[] School distributed brochures
1[] Church distributed brochures
1[] Community organization
1[] Friend/acquaintance
8[] Other source (Specify) ____
9[] DK
0[] Received no AIDS information in past past month
3. Have you ever heard the AIDS virus called "HIV"?
2[] No
9[] DK
4. After I read each statement, tell me whether you think the statement is definitely true, probably true, probably false, definitely false, or you don't know if it's true or false.
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2. Probably true
3. Probably not true
4. Definitely false
9. Don't know if true or false
a. AIDS can reduce the body's natural protection against disease
2[] Probably True
3[] Probably False
4[] Definitely False
9[] DK
b. AIDS can damage the brain
2[] Probably True
3[] Probably False
4[] Definitely False
9[] DK
c. AIDS is an infectious disease caused by a virus
2[] Probably True
3[] Probably False
4[] Definitely False
9[] DK
d. A person can be infected with the AIDS virus and not have the disease AIDS
2[] Probably True
3[] Probably False
4[] Definitely False
9[] DK
e. Any person with the AIDS virus can pass it on to someone else through sexual intercourse
2[] Probably True
3[] Probably False
4[] Definitely False
9[] DK
f. A pregnant woman who has the AIDS virus can give it to her baby
2[] Probably True
3[] Probably False
4[] Definitely False
9[] DK
g. There are drugs available to treat AIDS or the AIDS virus infection which can lengthen the life of an infected person
2[] Probably True
3[] Probably False
4[] Definitely False
9[] DK
h. There is a vaccine available to the public that protects a person from getting the AIDS virus
2[] Probably True
3[] Probably False
4[] Definitely False
9[] DK
i. There is no cure for AIDS at present
2[] Probably True
3[] Probably False
4[] Definitely False
9[] DK
Section AA -- AIDS Knowledge and Attitudes -- Continued
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2. Somewhat likely
3. Somewhat unlikely
4. Very unlikely
5. Definitely not possible
9. Don't know how likely
5. After I read each statement, tell me if you think it is very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, very unlikely, definitely not possible, or if you don't know how likely it is that a person will get AIDS or the AIDS virus infection that way.
How likely do you think it is that a person will get AIDS or the AIDS virus infection from --
a. working near someone with the AIDS virus?
2[] Somewhat Likely
3[] Somewhat Unlikely
4[] Very Unlikely
5[] Definitely Not Possible
9[] DK
b. eating in a restaurant where the cook has the AIDS virus?
2[] Somewhat Likely
3[] Somewhat Unlikely
4[] Very Unlikely
5[] Definitely Not Possible
9[] DK
c. sharing plates, forks, or glasses with someone who has the AIDS virus?
2[] Somewhat Likely
3[] Somewhat Unlikely
4[] Very Unlikely
5[] Definitely Not Possible
9[] DK
d. using public toilets?
2[] Somewhat Likely
3[] Somewhat Unlikely
4[] Very Unlikely
5[] Definitely Not Possible
9[] DK
e. sharing needles for drug use with someone who has the AIDS virus?
2[] Somewhat Likely
3[] Somewhat Unlikely
4[] Very Unlikely
5[] Definitely Not Possible
9[] DK
f. being coughed or sneezed on by someone who has the AIDS virus?
2[] Somewhat Likely
3[] Somewhat Unlikely
4[] Very Unlikely
5[] Definitely Not Possible
9[] DK
g. attending school with a child who has the AIDS virus?
2[] Somewhat Likely
3[] Somewhat Unlikely
4[] Very Unlikely
5[] Definitely Not Possible
9[] DK
h. mosquitoes or other insects?
2[] Somewhat Likely
3[] Somewhat Unlikely
4[] Very Unlikely
5[] Definitely Not Possible
9[] DK
6. Do you have any children aged 10 through 17?
2[] No (10)
8. Have you ever discussed AIDS with (this child/any of your children aged 10 through 17)?
2[] No
9. (Has this child/Have any of your children aged 10 through 17) had instruction at school about AIDS?
2[] No
9[] DK
10. Have you ever donated blood?
2[] No (14)
9[] DK (14)
12. How many times have you donated blood since March 1985?
02[] Two times
03[] Three times
04[] Four times
05[] Five times
06[] Six times
07[] Seven times
08[] Eight times
09[] Nine times
10[] Ten times
11[] Eleven times
12[] Twelve times
13[] More than twelve times
99[] DK
If "No" or "DK" in 11b, mark box -- or ask:
13. How many times in the past 12 months have you donated blood?
01[] One time
02[] Two times
03[] Three times
04[] Four times
05[] Five times
06[] Six times
07[] Seven times
08[] Eight times
09[] Nine times
10[] Ten times
11[] Eleven times
12[] Twelve times
13[] More than twelve times
99[] DK
14. Have you ever heard of a blood test that can detect the AIDS virus infection?
2[] No (33, page 30)
9[] DK (33, page 30)
The next questions are about the blood test for the AIDS virus infection. No question will ask what the results are of any tests you may have had.
15. To the best of your knowledge, are blood donations routinely tested for the AIDS virus infection?
2[] No (17)
9[] DK (17)
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Section AA -- AIDS Knowledge and Attitudes -- Continued
Item AA1
Refer to question 11a.
[] Other (17)
16. Was one of your reasons for donating blood because you wanted to be tested for the AIDS virus infection?
2[] No
17. (Except for blood donations since March 1985) Have you had your blood tested for the AIDS virus infection?
2[] No (30, page 29)
9[] DK (30, page 29)
18. How many times have you had your blood tested for the AIDS virus infection, not including blood donations?
02[] Two times
03[] Three times
04[] Four times
05[] Five times
06[] Six times
07[] Seven times
08[] Eight times
09[] Nine times
10[] Ten times
11[] Eleven times
12[] Twelve times
13[] More than twelve times
99[] DK
19. How many times in the past 12 months have you had your blood tested for the AIDS virus infection, not including blood donations?
01[] One time
02[] Two times
03[] Three times
04[] Four times
05[] Five times
06[] Six times
07[] Seven times
08[] Eight times
09[] Nine times
10[] Ten times
11[] Eleven times
12[] Twelve times
13[] More than twelve times
99[] DK
Item AA2
Refer to question 18.
[] Other (20a)
20a. Were the blood tests, including those you had before the past twelve months, required or did you go for them voluntarily, or were there some of each?
2[] All volunteered (21)
3[] Some of each (20b)
7[] Refused (21)
9[] DK (21)
b. Were any of the blood tests required for:
Read list. Mark all that apply.
2[] Health insurance?
3[] Life insurance?
4[] Employment?
5[] Military induction or military service?
6[] Immigration?
8[] Some other reason? (Specify) ____
7[] Refused
9[] DK
21. When was your (last) blood test for the AIDS virus infection?
Year ____
22a. Was your (last) test required or did you go for it voluntarily?
2[] Sought voluntarily (23)
7[] Refused (23)
9[] DK (23)
b. Was the test required for:
Read list. Mark all that apply.
2[] Health insurance?
3[] Life insurance?
4[] Employment?
5[] Military induction or military service?
6[] Immigration?
8[] Some other reason? (Specify) ____
7[] Refused
9[] DK
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Section AA -- AIDS Knowledge and Attitudes -- Continued
23. (Not including a blood donation,) Where was your (last) blood test for the AIDS virus done?
Mark only one.
02[] Clinic run by employer
03[] Doctor/HMO
04[] Public Health Department
05[] Hospital/emergency room/outpatient clinic
06[] STD clinic
07[] Family planning clinic
08[] Prenatal clinic
09[] Tuberculosis clinic
10[] Other clinic
11[] Drug treatment facility
12[] Military induction or military service site
13[] Immigration site
98[] Other (Specify) ____
99[] DK
24. Before your (last) blood test for the AIDS virus infection, were you counseled about the AIDS virus and the meaning of the blood test?
2[] No
9[] DK
25. Did you get the results of your (last) test?
2[] No
9[] DK
26. Did you want the results of your (last) test?
2[] No (29)
9[] DK (29)
27. When you received the results of your (last) test, did you receive counseling or talk with a health professional about how to lower your chances of becoming infected with the AIDS virus or how to avoid passing it to another person?
2[] No
9[] DK
28. Were the results given in person, by telephone, by mail, or in some other way?
2[] By telephone
3[] By mail
8[] In some other way (Specify) ____
29. Do you feel your (last) test for the AIDS virus infection was handled properly in terms of the confidentiality of your test results?
2[] No
9[] DK
30. Do you expect to have a blood test for the AIDS virus infection in the next 12 months?
2[] No (33)
9[] DK (33)
31. These are some reasons people might have the blood test. Tell me which of these statements explain why you will have the blood test.
a. Voluntarily because you personally want to know if you are infected
2[] No
9[] DK
b. As part of a blood donation
2[] No
9[] DK
c. As part of a hospitalization or surgical procedure
2[] No
9[] DK
d. As a requirement for health insurance
2[] No
9[] DK
e. As a requirement for life insurance
2[] No
9[] DK
f. As a requirement for a job, other than military
2[] No
9[] DK
g. As a requirement for the military
2[] No
9[] DK
h. As a requirement for immigration
2[] No
9[] DK
i. As a required part of some other activity that includes a blood sample and automatic AIDS testing
2[] No
9[] DK
Section AA -- AIDS Knowledge and Attitudes -- Continued
32. Where will you go to have a blood test for the AIDS virus infection?
Mark only one.
01[] AIDS clinic
02[] Clinic run by employer
03[] Doctor/HMO
04[] Hospital/emergency room/OP clinic
05[] Other clinic
06[] Public Health Department
07[] Red Cross/Blood bank
08[] Other (Specify) ____
99[] DK
33. Did you have a blood transfusion any time between 1977 and 1985?
2[] No
9[] DK
34. Do you think the present supply of blood is safe for transfusions?
2[] No
9[] DK
Some people use condoms to keep from getting the AIDS virus through sexual activity.
35. How effective do you think the use of a condom is to prevent getting the AIDS virus through sexual activity? Would you say very effective, somewhat effective, not at all effective, or you don't know how effective it is?
2[] Somewhat effective
3[] Not at all effective
4[] Don't know how effective
9[] Don't know method
36. What are your chances of having the AIDS virus; would you say high, medium, low, or none?
2[] Medium
3[] Low
4[] None
7[] Refused
9[] DK
37. What are your chances of getting the AIDS virus; would you say high, medium, low, or none?
2[] Medium
3[] Low
4[] None
7[] Refused
9[] DK
38. Have you ever personally known anyone with AIDS or the AIDS virus?
2[] No
9[] DK if someone has/had AIDS or the AIDS virus
39. (I am going to read a list of statements. After I have read them all,) Tell me if any of these statements is true for you. Do not tell me which statement or statements are true for you, just if any of them are.
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b. You are a native of Haiti, Central or East Africa who has entered the United States since 1977.
c. You are a man who has had sex with another man at some time since 1977, even one time.
d. You have taken illegal drugs by needle at any time since 1977.
e. Since 1977, you are or have been the sex partner of any person who would answer "yes" to any of the items above on this card.
f. You have had sex for money or drugs at any time since 1977.
a. You have hemophilia and have received clotting factor and concentrates since 1977.
b. You are a native of Haiti, Central or East Africa who has entered the United States since 1977.
c. You are a man who has had sex with another man at some time since 1977, even one time.
d. You have taken illegal drugs by needle at any time since 1977.
e. Since 1977, you are or have been the sex partner of any person who would answer "Yes" to any of the items (I have read./above on this card.)
f. You have had sex for money or drugs at any time since 1977.
2[] No to all statements