Meditation includes Mindfulness, Mantra, and Spiritual meditation. In meditation a person
focuses, stills, or quiets the mind. During the past 12 months, did you use any of these types
of meditation?

1 - Yes
2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know

Sample Adults 18+

1 [goto MEDIPAIN_A]
2,RF,DK [goto GIPR_A]

Instrument Variable Name: RELU_MED
Question Text:

?[F1]
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, did you use meditation for yourself?

1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know

Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ever used meditation
Skip Instructions:

Instrument Variable Name: CRL_MED
Question Text:

?[F1]
DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS did [S.C. name] use any of the following relaxation or stress management
techniques? Please say yes or no to each.
...Meditation?

1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know

Universe Text: Sample children LT 18
Skip Instructions:

(1,2,R,D) [goto CRL_GI]

DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS, did you use...

(1) Yes
(2) No
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know

RELU_MED Meditation
RELU_GIM Guided imagery
RELU_PRO Progressive relaxation
RELU_DBE Deep breathing exercises