Disease Prevention > Main Measure (September 2008)

Single Wave Study

General Information

Title
Main Measure (September 2008)
Project Number
33.1
Abstract
In September 2008, a questionnaire on preventive care and the value of risk reduction was administered to the LISS panel. Panel members were asked about their participation in preventive care programs available in the Netherlands (flu shots, cervical cancer tests, mammograms, STD tests and the use of aspirin for the prevention of heart disease). In addition, they were asked about their previous experience with the disease and prevention, whether they were invited to participate in the free program, the motivations behind their participation decision, the actual or expected costs of the intervention, risk factors that might influence their individual risk of disease, and their perceptions of the risks they face with and without preventive care. Panel members were asked a number of subjective probability questions, including the risk of developing a particular disease and the risk of mortality. The questionnaire also had an experiment to investigate the role of framing. Some people were asked about the probability of survival and others were asked about the probability of death. Also the order of the subjective probability questions was randomized. Finally, visual aids were used to help people to interpret and express small probabilities: One third of the respondents answered the probability questions in a normal answer box, one third received a digital scale to provide their answer, and one third was presented a number-line with a magnifier, making it easier to choose very small probabilities. 
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
04-09-2008
End date
07-10-2008
Researcher
Kooreman, P., Carman, Katie
Publisher
CentERdata
Copyright
© 2009 CentERdata
Funding Organization
CentERdata/MESS Project
DOI
https://doi.org/10.17026/dans-xaq-s8ms

Datasets and documentation

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Codebook, in English
Codebook, in Dutch (original version)

Data Files

English SPSS file
English STATA file

Variables

Variable name Variable Label Variable Type
nomem_encrNumber of the household member encryptedpreloaded
al08a_mYear and month of the field work periodconstructed
al08a001random order participation or lack of participation in preventive care programsconstructed
al08a002questions about probability of survival or deathconstructed
al08a003random order important-unimportantconstructed
al08a004random order agree-disagreeconstructed
al08a005random condition having follow-up questions or notconstructed
al08a006random order large-smallconstructed
al08a007random order numeracy scaleconstructed
al08a008Genderpreloaded
al08a009Position within the householdpreloaded
al08a010Age of the household memberpreloaded
al08a011The household head lives together with a partner (wedded or unwedded)preloaded
al08a012Primary occupationpreloaded
al08a013the browser is only suitable for the normal versionpreloaded
al08a014random condition answer method, taking into account al08a013constructed
al08a015Out of 1,000 rolls, how many times do you think the die would come up even (2, 4, or 6)?directly measured
al08a016What is your best guess about how many people would win a $10.00 prize if 1,000 people each buy a single ticket from BIG BUCKS?directly measured
al08a017What percent of tickets of ACME PUBLISHING SWEEPSTAKES win a car?directly measured
al08a018Which of the following numbers represents the biggest risk of getting a disease?directly measured
al08a019Which of the following represents the biggest risk of getting a disease?directly measured
al08a020If Person A’s risk of getting a disease is 1% in ten years, and Person B’s risk is double that of A’s, what is B’s risk?directly measured
al08a021If Person A’s chance of getting a disease is 1 in 100 in ten years, and Person B’s risk is double that of A, what is B’s risk?directly measured
al08a022If the chance of getting a disease is 10%, how many people would be expected to get the disease? Out of 100directly measured
al08a023If the chance of getting a disease is 10%, how many people would be expected to get the disease? Out of 1000directly measured
al08a024If the chance of getting a disease is 20 out of 100, this would be the same as having a x% chance of getting the disease.directly measured
al08a025Out of 10,000 people, about how many of them are expected to get infected?directly measured
al08a026Do you have a partner?directly measured
al08a027Please indicate below which aspect applies to you the most.directly measured
al08a028Have you had influenza in the last 5 yearsdirectly measured
al08a029How many times in the last 5 years did you have influenza?directly measured
al08a030When was the last time?: monthdirectly measured
al08a031When was the last time?: yeardirectly measured
al08a032In the last 12 months, have you been invited for a flu shot?: Yes, invitation from my GPdirectly measured
al08a033In the last 12 months, have you been invited for a flu shot?: Yes, invitation from my employerdirectly measured
al08a034In the last 12 months, have you been invited for a flu shot?: Yes, by another mannerdirectly measured
al08a035In the last 12 months, have you been invited for a flu shot?: Nodirectly measured
al08a036Have you had a flu shot in the last 12 months?directly measured
al08a037When was the last time?: monthdirectly measured
al08a038When was the last time?: yeardirectly measured
al08a039What do you think is the chance that you will get a flu shot this winter?directly measured
al08a040How much time did it take you to get your last flu shot? Include your travel and waiting timedirectly measured
al08a041Did you have to pay for your last flu shot? Exclude costs paid by your insurer or another manner. Include your travel costs.directly measured
al08a042How much did you have to pay yourself for the (last) flu shot?directly measured
al08a043How much time do you think it would take to get a flu shot? Include your travel and waiting time.directly measured
al08a044How much do you think you would have to pay for a flu shot? Exclude costs paid by your insurer or another manner. Include your travel costs.directly measured
al08a045How many times have you had a flu shot in the last 6 years?directly measured
al08a046How important do you think it is for you to have a flu shot?directly measured
al08a047What does your doctor think about a flu shot in your situation?directly measured
al08a048I never thought about a flu shot.directly measured
al08a049I think that a flu shot provides good protection against the flu.directly measured
al08a050I think that flu shots can harm your immune system.directly measured
al08a051Flu shots have unpleasant side effects.directly measured
al08a052I do not like doctors.directly measured
al08a053I do not like needles.directly measured
al08a054I think I am at high risk to get the flu.directly measured
al08a055If you have had one or more flu shots, then it is no longer necessary.directly measured
al08a056I don’t have time for a flu shot.directly measured
al08a057Flu shots are too expensive for me.directly measured
al08a058I do not know anything about flu shots.directly measured
al08a059Has it ever happened that someone you knew well personally died from the flu?directly measured
al08a060How many times did it happen that someone you knew well personally died from the flu?directly measured
al08a061What do you think is the chance that tomorrow it will be cloudy where you live?directly measured
al08a062What do you think is the chance that tomorrow it will be cloudy and rain where you live?directly measured
al08a063What do you think is the chance that you will still be alive in 10 years/you will die in the next 10 yearsdirectly measured
al08a064You have just told us that the chance is [al08a063]% that you will still be alive in 10 years/you will die in the next 10 years. Which of the following statements do you agree with most?directly measured
al08a065What do you think is the chance that your partner will still be alive in 10 years/will die in the next 10 years?directly measured
al08a066What do you think is the chance that you and your partner will still be alive in 10 years/will die in the next 10 years?directly measured
al08a067What do you think is the chance that you will still be alive in 20 years/you will die in the next 20 yearsdirectly measured
al08a068You have just told us that the chance is [al08a067]% that you will still be alive in 20 years/you will die in the next 20 years. Which of the following statements do you agree with most?directly measured
al08a069What do you think is the chance that your partner will still be alive in 20 years/will die in the next 20 years?directly measured
al08a070What do you think is the chance that you and your partner will still be alive in 20 years/will die in the next 20 years?directly measured
al08a071What do you think is the chance that you will get the flu next winter? If you do have a flu shot this fall.directly measured
al08a072What do you think is the chance that you will get the flu next winter? If you do not have a flu shot this fall.directly measured
al08a073You have just told us that the chance is [al08a071]% that you will get the flu if you do have a flu shot. Which of the following statements do you agree with most?directly measured
al08a074You have just told us that the chance is [al08a072]% that you will get the flu if you do not have a flu shot. Which of the following statements do you agree with most?directly measured
al08a075What do you think is the chance that you will get the flu and be able to function normally within one week? If you do have a flu shot this fall.directly measured
al08a076What do you think is the chance that you will get the flu and be able to function normally within one week? If you do not have a flu shot this fall.directly measured
al08a077What do you think is the chance that you will get the flu and be able to function normally within two weeks? If you do have a flu shot this fall.directly measured
al08a078What do you think is the chance that you will get the flu and be able to function normally within two weeks? If you do not have a flu shot this fall.directly measured
al08a079What do you think is the chance that you will get the flu and survive it / die from it? If you do have a flu shot this fall.directly measured
al08a080How big do you think the chance is that you will get the flu and survive it / die from it? If you do not have a flu shot this fall.directly measured
al08a081Has a cancerous (malignant) tumor ever been found in your breast?directly measured
al08a082When was the last time?directly measured
al08a083In the last 2 years, have you been invited for a mammogram? Yes, I received an invitation from the National program for breast cancer preventiondirectly measured
al08a084In the last 2 years, have you been invited for a mammogram? Yes, in another mannerdirectly measured
al08a085In the last 2 years, have you been invited for a mammogram? Nodirectly measured
al08a086Have you had a mammogram in the last 2 years?directly measured
al08a087When was that?: monthdirectly measured
al08a088When was that?: yeardirectly measured
al08a089What were the results of this mammogram?directly measured
al08a090What do you think is the chance that you will have a mammogram in the next 2 years?directly measured
al08a091How much time did it take you to get your last mammogram? Include your travel and waiting time Exclude possible follow-up appointments.directly measured
al08a092Did you have to pay for your last mammogram? Exclude costs paid by your insurer or another manner. Include your travel costs.directly measured
al08a093How much did you have to pay yourself for the (most recent) mammograms? Exclude costs paid by your insurer or another manner. Include your travel costs.directly measured
al08a094How much time do you think it would take to have a mammogram? Include your travel and waiting time. Exclude possible follow-up appointments.directly measured
al08a095How much do you think you would have to pay for a mammogram? Exclude costs paid by your insurer or another manner. Include your travel costs.directly measured
al08a096How many times have you had a mammogram in the last 6 years? If during the (photo)session several photos were taken, count this as 1.directly measured
al08a097How important do you think it is to have a mammogram every 2 years?directly measured
al08a098What does your doctor think about having a mammogram in your situation?directly measured
al08a099Have you had a (partial) breast amputation?directly measured
al08a100I never thought about having mammograms.directly measured
al08a101If you have had one or more mammograms, then it is no longer necessary.directly measured
al08a102I think that a mammogram is reliable.directly measured
al08a103I find having mammograms unpleasant.directly measured
al08a104I think that having mammograms can harm you.directly measured
al08a105I think I am at high risk to get breast cancer.directly measured
al08a106I would want to know if I had cancer.directly measured
al08a107Mammograms are too expensive for me.directly measured
al08a108I don’t have time for a mammogram.directly measured
al08a109I do not know anything about mammograms.directly measured
al08a110Has it ever happened that someone you knew well personally died from breast cancer?directly measured
al08a111How many times did it happen that someone you knew well personally died from breast cancer?directly measured
al08a112What do you think is the chance that you will get breast cancer in the next 5 years?directly measured
al08a113You have just told us that the chance is [al08a112]% that you will get breast cancer in the next 5 years. Which of the following statements do you agree with most?directly measured
al08a114What do you think is the chance that you will get breast cancer in the next 10 years?directly measured
al08a115You have just told us that the chance is [al08a114]% that you will get breast cancer in the next 10 years. Which of the following statements do you agree with most?directly measured
al08a116What do you think is the chance that you will get breast cancer and die from it in the next 10 years? If you do have a mammogram every 2 years.directly measured
al08a117What do you think is the chance that you will get breast cancer and die from it in the next 10 years? If you do not have any mammograms.directly measured
al08a118What do you think is the chance that you will get breast cancer and die from it in the next 20 years? If you do have a mammogram every 2 years.directly measured
al08a119What do you think is the chance that you will get breast cancer and die from it in the next 20 years? If you do not have any mammograms.directly measured
al08a120Has a cancerous (malignant) tumor ever been found in your cervix?directly measured
al08a121When was the last time?directly measured
al08a122In the last 5 years, have you been invited for a pap smear? Yes, I received an invitation from the National program for cervical cancer preventiondirectly measured
al08a123In the last 5 years, have you been invited for a pap smear? Yes, in another mannerdirectly measured
al08a124In the last 5 years, have you been invited for a pap smear? Nodirectly measured
al08a125Have you had a pap smear in the last 5 years?directly measured
al08a126When was the last time?: monthdirectly measured
al08a127When was the last time?: yeardirectly measured
al08a128What was the result?directly measured
al08a129What was the result code for you last pap smear?directly measured
al08a130What do you think is the chance that you will have a pap smear in the next 5 years?directly measured
al08a131How much time did it take you to get your last pap smear? Include your travel and waiting time. Exclude possible follow-up appointments.directly measured
al08a132Did you have to pay for your last pap smear? Exclude costs paid by your insurer or another manner. Include your travel costs.directly measured
al08a133How much did you have to pay yourself for the (most recent) pap smear? Exclude costs paid by your insurer or another manner. Include your travel costs.directly measured
al08a134How much time do you think it would take to have a pap smear? Include your travel and waiting time.directly measured
al08a135How much do you think you would have to pay for a pap smear? Exclude costs paid by your insurer or another manner. Include your travel costs.directly measured
al08a136How many times have you had a pap smear in the last 15 years? Please give your best guess if you do not know the exact answer.directly measured
al08a137What is the highest pap code you have ever received?directly measured
al08a138When was that?directly measured
al08a139When was that?directly measured
al08a140How important do you think it is to have a pap smear every 5 years?directly measured
al08a141What does your doctor think about having a pap smear in your situation?directly measured
al08a142Did you have your uterus removed?directly measured
al08a143I never thought about having pap smeardirectly measured
al08a144If you have had one or more pap smears, then it is no longer necessarydirectly measured
al08a145I think having a pap smear is reliable.directly measured
al08a146I think having a pap smear is unpleasant.directly measured
al08a147I think having a pap smear can be harmful.directly measured
al08a148I think I am at high risk to get cervical cancerdirectly measured
al08a149Pap smears are too expensive for medirectly measured
al08a150I don’t have time for a pap smeardirectly measured
al08a151I do not know anything about pap smearsdirectly measured
al08a152Has it ever happened that someone you knew well personally died from cervical cancer?directly measured
al08a153How many times did it happen that someone you knew well personally died from cervical cancer?directly measured
al08a154What do you think is the chance that you will get cervical cancer in the next 5 years?directly measured
al08a155You have just told us that the chance is [al08a154]% that you will get cervical cancer in the next 5 years. Which of the following statements do you agree with most?directly measured
al08a156What do you think is the chance that you will get cervical cancer in the next 10 years?directly measured
al08a157You have just told us that the chance is [al08a156]% that you will get cervical cancer in the next 10 years. Which of the following statements do you agree with most?directly measured
al08a158What do you think is the chance that you will get cervical cancer and die from it in the next 10 years? If you do have pap smears every 5 years.directly measured
al08a159What do you think is the chance that you will get cervical cancer and die from it in the next 10 years? If you do not have any pap smears.directly measured
al08a160What do you think is the chance is that you will get cervical cancer and die from it in the next 20 years? If you do have pap smears every 5 years.directly measured
al08a161What do you think is the chance is that you will get cervical cancer and die from it in the next 20 years? If you do not have any pap smears.directly measured
al08a162Are you sexually active?directly measured
al08a163Have you ever been diagnosed with an STD by a medical doctor?directly measured
al08a164When was the last time?directly measured
al08a165Did you have an STD-test taken by your general practitioner or another medical doctor?directly measured
al08a166What was the result of this test?directly measured
al08a167What do you think is the chance that you will have an STD-test in the next 5 years?directly measured
al08a168How much time did it take you to get your last STD-test? Include your travel and waiting time. Exclude possible follow-up appointments.directly measured
al08a169Did you have to pay for your last STD-test? Exclude costs paid by your insurer or another manner. Include your travel costs.directly measured
al08a170How much did you have to pay yourself for the (most recent) STD-test? Exclude costs paid by your insurer or another manner. Include your travel costs.directly measured
al08a171How much time do you think it would take to have an STD-test? Include your travel and waiting time.directly measured
al08a172How much do you think you would have to pay for an STD-test? Exclude costs paid by your insurer or another manner. Include your travel costs.directly measured
al08a173How important do you think it is for you to have an STD-test?directly measured
al08a174What does your doctor think about having an STD-test in your situation?directly measured
al08a175I never thought about an STD-test.directly measured
al08a176if you have had one or more STD-tests, then it is no longer necessary.directly measured
al08a177I think an STD-test is reliable.directly measured
al08a178I think having an STD-test is unpleasant.directly measured
al08a179I think I am at high risk for an STD.directly measured
al08a180I don’t have time for an STD-test.directly measured
al08a181I don’t know anything about STD-tests.directly measured
al08a182Has a doctor ever told you that you have chlamydia?directly measured
al08a183When was the last time?directly measured
al08a184In the last year, have you been invited for a free chlamydia-test package?directly measured
al08a185Did you order this free chlamydia-test package?directly measured
al08a186Did you use the test package?directly measured
al08a187What was the result of the test?directly measured
al08a188How much time did it take you to get your chlamydia test? Exclude possible follow-up appointments.directly measured
al08a189How much time do you think it would take to have a chlamydia-test? Exclude possible follow-up appointments.directly measured
al08a190What do you think is the chance that you will get an STD in the next 5 years?directly measured
al08a191You have just told us that the chance is [al08a190]% that you will get an STD in the next 5 years. Which of the following statements do you agree with most?directly measured
al08a192What do you think is the chance that you will get an STD in the next 10 years?directly measured
al08a193You have just told us that the chance is [al08a192]% that you will get an STD in the next 10 years. Which of the following statements do you agree with most?directly measured
al08a194What do you think is the chance that you will get an STD again in the next 5 years?directly measured
al08a195You have just told us that the chance is [al08a194]% that you will get an STD again in the next 5 years. Which of the following statements do you agree with most?directly measured
al08a196What do you think is the chance that you will get an STD again in the next 10 years?directly measured
al08a197You have just told us that the chance is [al08a196]% that you will get an STD again in the next 10 years. Which of the following statements do you agree with most?directly measured
al08a198Has it ever happened that someone you knew well personally died from AIDS?directly measured
al08a199How many times did it happen that someone you knew well personally died from AIDS?directly measured
al08a200What do you think is the chance that you will get AIDS in the next 5 years?directly measured
al08a201You have just told us that the chance is [al08a200]% that you will get AIDS in the next 5 years. Which of the following statements do you agree with most?directly measured
al08a202What do you think is the chance that you will get AIDS in the next 10 years?directly measured
al08a203You have just told us that the chance is [al08a202]% that you will get AIDS in the next 10 years. Which of the following statements do you agree with most?directly measured
al08a204What do you think is the chance that you will get AIDS and die from it in the next 10 years? If you do have an STD-test each year in the futuredirectly measured
al08a205What do you think is the chance that you will get AIDS and die from it in the next 10 years? If you do not have an STD-test each year in the futuredirectly measured
al08a206What do you think is the chance that you will get AIDS and die from it in the next 20 years? If you do have an STD-test each year in the futuredirectly measured
al08a207What do you think is the chance that you will get AIDS and die from it in the next 20 years? If you do not have an STD-test each year in the futuredirectly measured
al08a208Has a doctor ever told you that you have cardiovascular disease? For example a heart attack, angina, stroke, TIA (transient ischemic attack) or vascular disease.directly measured
al08a209Do you take a low dose of aspirin (e.g. Aspro Cardio) daily (or every other day) for the prevention of cardiovascular disease?directly measured
al08a210What do you think is the chance that you will take a low dose of aspirin daily (or every other day) in the next 5 years?directly measured
al08a211How important do you think it is to take daily (or every other day) low dose aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease?directly measured
al08a212What does your doctor think about using aspirin for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in your situation?directly measured
al08a213I have never thought about the preventive use of aspirindirectly measured
al08a214I think that using aspirin helps against cardiovascular disease.directly measured
al08a215I think that aspirin has too many side effectsdirectly measured
al08a216I don’t like to take pillsdirectly measured
al08a217I think I am at high risk for cardiovascular diseasesdirectly measured
al08a218Aspirin is too expensive for medirectly measured
al08a219I don’t know anything about the use of aspirin to prevent cardiovasculardirectly measured
al08a220Has it ever happened that someone you knew well personally died from cardiovascular disease?directly measured
al08a221How many times did it happen that someone you knew well personally died from cardiovascular disease?directly measured
al08a222What do you think is the chance that you will develop cardiovascular disease in the next 5 years?directly measured
al08a223You have just told us that the chance is [al08a222]% that you will develop cardiovascular disease in the next 5 years. Which of the following statements do you agree with most?directly measured
al08a224What do you think is the chance that you will develop cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years?directly measured
al08a225You have just told us that the chance is [al08a224]% that you will develop cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years. Which of the following statements do you agree with most?directly measured
al08a226What do you think is the chance that you will develop cardiovascular disease and die from it in the next 10 years? If you do take a daily (or every other day) low dose of aspirin to prevent future cardiovascular disease.directly measured
al08a227What do you think is the chance that you will develop cardiovascular disease and die from it in the next 10 years? If you do not take a daily (or every other day) low dose of aspirin to prevent future cardiovascular disease.directly measured
al08a228What do you think is the chance that you will develop cardiovascular disease and die from it in the next 20 years? If you do take a daily (or every other day) low dose of aspirin to prevent future cardiovascular disease.directly measured
al08a229What do you think is the chance that you will develop cardiovascular disease and die from it in the next 20 years? If you do not take a daily (or every other day) low dose of aspirin to prevent future cardiovascular disease.directly measured
al08a230Has a doctor ever told you that you have diabetes or a problem with your blood sugar?directly measured
al08a231Has a doctor ever told you that you have high blood pressure?directly measured
al08a232When was your blood pressure last checked?directly measured
al08a233What was the result?directly measured
al08a234Do you take any medicines for your blood pressure?directly measured
al08a235Has a doctor ever told you that your cholesterol is too high?directly measured
al08a236When was your cholesterol level last checked?directly measured
al08a237What was the result?directly measured
al08a238Have any of your first degree family members (mother, sisters or daughters) had breast cancer?directly measured
al08a239How many first degree family members (mother, sisters or daughters) have had breast cancer?directly measured
al08a240Has your mother had cervical cancer?directly measured
al08a241How many children have you given birth to?directly measured
al08a242How many times have you been to your doctor for yourself in the last year?directly measured
al08a243How many times have you been to a specialist for yourself in the last year?directly measured
al08a244How many nights have you spent in a hospital in the last year?directly measured
al08a245How long does it take you to get to your doctor’s office from your home?directly measured
al08a246long does it take you to get to your doctor’s office from your work?directly measured
al08a247Was it difficult to answer the questions?directly measured
al08a248Were the questions sufficiently clear?directly measured
al08a249Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things?directly measured
al08a250Was it an interesting subject?directly measured
al08a251Did you enjoy answering the questions?directly measured
al08a252Starting date questionnaireconstructed
al08a253Starting time questionnaireconstructed
al08a254End date questionnaireconstructed
al08a255End time questionnaireconstructed
al08a256Duration in secondsderived

Questions

Questionnaire: Prevention

The questionnaire was conducted in Dutch.

Browse Prevention

Response Information

Response Overview
Response:
Selected number of household members: 8143 (100%)
Non-response:    2325 (28.6%)
Response:    5818 (71.4%)
Complete:    5677 (69.7%)
Incomplete:    141 (1.7%)
Collection Events
Period
04-09-2008 to 07-10-2008
Sample
panel members of 18 years and older
Collection Mode
internet survey

Publications

Measuring Risk Perceptions: What Does the Excessive Use of 50% Mean? Medical Decision Making, 32(2), pp. 232-236; Bruine De Bruin, W. et al.
Who Takes Up Free Flu Shots? De Economist, 162(1), pp 1-17 ; Carman, K.G. et al.