Questions about health information
| Questions about how it is for you to find, understand, and use information related to health, illness, and medical care | ||||
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| Select the option on each line that best matches your answer | ||||
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| a. How easy/difficult is it for you to find information on treatments of illnesses that concern you? | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| b. How easy/difficult is it for you to find out where to get professional help when you are ill (e.g., doctor, pharmacist, or psychologist)? | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| c. How easy/difficult is it for you to understand what your doctor says to you? | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| d. How easy/difficult is it for you to understand your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions on how to take a prescribed medicine? | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| e. How easy/difficult is it for you to judge when you need to get a second opinion from another doctor? | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| f. How easy/difficult is it for you to use information the doctor gives you to make decisions about your illness? | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| g. How easy/difficult is it for you to follow instructions from your doctor or pharmacist? | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| h. How easy/difficult is it for you to find information on how to manage mental health problems such as stress and depression? | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| i. How easy/difficult is it for you to understand warnings about behavior (e.g., smoking, low physical activity, and drinking too much)? | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| j. How easy/difficult is it for you to understand why you need health screenings (such as breast exam, blood sugar, or blood pressure test)? | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| k. How easy/difficult is it for you to judge whether the information on health risks in the media is reliable (e.g., from TV or internet)? | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| l. How easy/difficult is it for you to decide how you can protect yourself from illness based on information in media (e.g., newspapers, leaflets, and internet)? | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| m. How easy/difficult is it for you to find out about activities that are good for your mental well-being (e.g., meditation, exercise, and walking)? | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| n. How easy/difficult is it for you to understand advice on health from your family members or friends? | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| o. How easy/difficult is it for you to understand information in the media on how to get healthier (e.g., from the internet, or daily or weekly magazines)? | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| p. How easy/difficult is it for you to judge which everyday behavior is related to your health (e.g., eating habits, exercise habits, and drinking habits)? | □ | □ | □ | □ |