Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) - 2014
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Table of Contents
- Proxy interview (GR)
- Age of respondent (ANC)
- General health (GEN)
- Voluntary organizations - Participation (ORG)
- Sleep (SLP)
- Changes made to improve health (CIH)
- Oral health 1 (OH1)
- Health care system satisfaction (HCS)
- Height and weight - Self-reported (HWT)
- Chronic conditions (CCC)
- Fibromyalgia - Sub-block (CC3)
- Chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple chemical sensitivities - Sub block (CC4)
- Diabetes care (DIA)
- Health utilities index (HUI)
- Pain and discomfort (HUP)
- Health care utilization (HCU)
- Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP)
- Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 2 (CP2)
- Unmet health care needs (UCN)
- Home care services (HMC)
- Patient satisfaction - Health care services (PAS)
- Patient satisfaction - Community-based care (PSC)
- Restriction of activities (RAC)
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Flu shots (FLU)
- Blood pressure check (BPC)
- PAP smear test (PAP)
- Mammography (MAM)
- Prostate cancer screening (PSA)
- Colorectal cancer screening (CCS)
- Eye examinations (EYX)
- Dental visits (DEN)
- Oral health 2 (OH2)
- Food choices (FDC)
- Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC)
- Physical activities (PAC)
- Physical activity - Stages of change (SCP)
- Sedentary activities (SAC)
- Use of protective equipment (UPE)
- Sun safety behaviours (SSB)
- Injuries (INJ)
- Repetitive strain - Sub Block (REP)
- Workplace Injury - Sub Block (INW)
- Satisfaction with life (SWL)
- Stress - Sources (STS)
- Smoking (SMK)
- Smoking - Stages of change (SCH)
- Smoking cessation methods (SCA)
- Smoking - Physician counselling (SPC)
- Smoking - Youth smoking (YSM)
- Exposure to second-hand smoke (ETS)
- Smoking - Other tobacco products (TAL)
- Alcohol use (ALC)
- Alcohol use during the past week (ALW)
- Driving and safety (DRV)
- Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD)
- Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX)
- Maternal experiences - Alcohol use during pregnancy (MXA)
- Maternal experiences - Smoking during pregnancy (MXS)
- Illicit drugs use (IDG)
- Problem gambling (CPG)
- Sexual behaviours (SXB)
- Social Provisions (SPS)
- Consultations about mental health (CMH)
- Mood (Bradburn affect balance scale) (MDB)
- Distress (DIS)
- Depression (DEP)
- Suicidal thoughts and attempts (SUI)
- Health status (SF-36) (SFR)
- Access to health care services (ACC)
- Waiting times (WTM)
- Labour force (LBS)
- Loss of Productivity (LOP)
- Education of selected respondent (EDU)
- Socio-demographic characteristics (SDC)
- Person most knowledgeable about household situation (PMK)
- Insurance coverage (INS)
- Food security (FSC)
- Income (INC)
- Administration information (ADM)
- CAPI Frame Evaluation - Sub-block (FRE)
- Language Lookup (LLU)
Proxy interview (GR)
Proxy interview (GR) - Question identifier:GR_N01A
Who is providing the information for this person's component?
- 01: MEMBER1
- 02: MEMBER2
- 03: MEMBER3
- 04: MEMBER4
- 05: MEMBER5
- 06: MEMBER6
- 07: MEMBER7
- 08: MEMBER8
- 09: MEMBER9
- 10: MEMBER10
- 11: MEMBER11
- 12: MEMBER12
- 13: MEMBER13
- 14: MEMBER14
- 15: MEMBER15
- 16: MEMBER16
- 17: MEMBER17
- 18: MEMBER18
- 19: MEMBER19
- 20: MEMBER20
Proxy interview (GR) - Question identifier:GR_N01B
Do you want to complete this component by proxy?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Proxy interview (GR) - Question identifier:GR_N02
Record the reason why this component is being completed by proxy. Proxy interviews are to occur only if the mental or physical health of the selected member makes it impossible to complete the interview during the collection period. If the reason for the proxy interview is neither of these choices, please press <F10> to exit the application and assign an appropriate outcome code.
- 1: Physical health condition
- 2: Mental health condition
Proxy interview (GR) - Question identifier:GR_N03
Enter the condition.
Long Answer Length = 80
Age of respondent (ANC)
Age of respondent (ANC) - Question identifier:ANC_R01
For some of the questions I'll be asking, I need to know your exact date of birth.
Age of respondent (ANC) - Question identifier:ANC_N01A
Enter the day. If necessary, ask (What is the day?)
Min = 1; Max = 31
Age of respondent (ANC) - Question identifier:ANC_N01B
Enter the month. If necessary, ask (What is the month?)
- 01: January
- 02: February
- 03: March
- 04: April
- 05: May
- 06: June
- 07: July
- 08: August
- 09: September
- 10: October
- 11: November
- 12: December
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Age of respondent (ANC) - Question identifier:ANC_N01C
Enter a four-digit year.
If necessary, ask (What is the year?)
Min = 0; Max = 0
Age of respondent (ANC) - Question identifier:ANC_Q02
So your age is [calculated age].
Is that correct?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No, return and correct date of birth
- 3: No, collect age
Age of respondent (ANC) - Question identifier:ANC_Q03
What is your age?
Min = 0; Max = 121
Age of respondent (ANC) - Question identifier:ANC_R04
Because you are less than 12 years old, you are not eligible to participate in the Canadian Community Health Survey.
General health (GEN)
General health (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_R01
This survey deals with various aspects of your health. The following questions ask about physical activity, social relationships and health status. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being.
General health (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q01
In general, would you say your health is...?
- 1: Excellent
- 2: Very good
- 3: Good
- 4: Fair
- 5: Poor
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
General health (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q02A
Compared to one year ago, how would you say your health is now? Is it...?
- 1: Much better now than 1 year ago
- 2: Somewhat better now (than 1 year ago)
- 3: About the same as 1 year ago
- 4: Somewhat worse now (than 1 year ago)
- 5: Much worse now (than 1 year ago)
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
General health (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q02B
Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
- 00: Very dissatisfied
- 01: |
- 02: |
- 03: |
- 04: |
- 05: |
- 06: |
- 07: |
- 08: |
- 09: V
- 10: Very satisfied
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
General health (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q02C
In general, would you say your mental health is...?
- 1: Excellent
- 2: Very good
- 3: Good
- 4: Fair
- 5: Poor
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
General health (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q07
Thinking about the amount of stress in your life, would you say that most days are...?
- 1: Not at all stressful
- 2: Not very stressful
- 3: A bit stressful
- 4: Quite a bit stressful
- 5: Extremely stressful
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
General health (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q08
Have you worked at a job or business at any time in the past 12 months?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
General health (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_R09
The next question is about your main job or business in the past 12 months.
General health (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q09
Would you say that most days at work were...?
- 1: Not at all stressful
- 2: Not very stressful
- 3: A bit stressful
- 4: Quite a bit stressful
- 5: Extremely stressful
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
General health (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q10
How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community? Would you say it is...?
- 1: Very strong
- 2: Somewhat strong
- 3: Somewhat weak
- 4: Very weak
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Voluntary organizations - Participation (ORG)
Voluntary organizations - Participation (ORG) - Question identifier:ORG_Q1
Are you a member of any voluntary organizations or associations such as school groups, church social groups, community centres, ethnic associations or social, civic or fraternal clubs?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Voluntary organizations - Participation (ORG) - Question identifier:ORG_Q2
How often did you participate in meetings or activities of these groups in the past 12 months? If you belong to many, just think of the ones in which you are most active.
- 1: At least once a week
- 2: At least once a month
- 3: At least 3 or 4 times a year
- 4: At least once a year
- 5: Not at all
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sleep (SLP)
Sleep (SLP) - Question identifier:SLP_Q01
Now a few questions about sleep.
How long do you usually spend sleeping each night?
- 01: Under 2 hours
- 02: 2 hours to less than 3 hours
- 03: 3 hours to less than 4 hours
- 04: 4 hours to less than 5 hours
- 05: 5 hours to less than 6 hours
- 06: 6 hours to less than 7 hours
- 07: 7 hours to less than 8 hours
- 08: 8 hours to less than 9 hours
- 09: 9 hours to less than 10 hours
- 10: 10 hours to less than 11 hours
- 11: 11 hours to less than 12 hours
- 12: 12 hours or more
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Sleep (SLP) - Question identifier:SLP_Q02
How often do you have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep?
- 1: None of the time
- 2: A little of the time
- 3: Some of the time
- 4: Most of the time
- 5: All of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sleep (SLP) - Question identifier:SLP_Q03
How often do you find your sleep refreshing?
- 1: None of the time
- 2: A little of the time
- 3: Some of the time
- 4: Most of the time
- 5: All of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sleep (SLP) - Question identifier:SLP_Q04
How often do you find it difficult to stay awake when you want to?
- 1: None of the time
- 2: A little of the time
- 3: Some of the time
- 4: Most of the time
- 5: All of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Changes made to improve health (CIH)
Changes made to improve health (CIH) - Question identifier:CIH_Q1
Next, some questions about changes made to improve health.
In the past 12 months, did you do anything to improve your health? (For example, lost weight, quit smoking, increased exercise).
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Changes made to improve health (CIH) - Question identifier:CIH_Q2
What is the single most important change you have made?
- 01: Increased exercise, sports / physical activity
- 02: Lost weight
- 03: Changed diet / improved eating habits
- 04: Quit smoking / reduced amount smoked
- 05: Drank less alcohol
- 06: Reduced stress level
- 07: Received medical treatment
- 08: Took vitamins
- 09: Other
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Changes made to improve health (CIH) - Question identifier:CIH_Q3
Do you think there is [anything else/anything] you should do to improve your physical health?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Changes made to improve health (CIH) - Question identifier:CIH_Q4
What is the most important thing?
- 01: Start / Increase exercise, sports / physical activity
- 02: Lose weight
- 03: Change diet / improve eating habits
- 04: Quit smoking / reduce amount smoked
- 05: Drink less alcohol
- 06: Reduce stress level
- 07: Receive medical treatment
- 08: Take vitamins
- 09: Other
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Changes made to improve health (CIH) - Question identifier:CIH_Q5
Is there anything stopping you from making this improvement?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Changes made to improve health (CIH) - Question identifier:CIH_Q6
What is that?
- 01: Lack of will power / self-discipline
- 02: Family responsibilities
- 03: Work schedule
- 04: Addiction to drugs / alcohol
- 05: Physical condition
- 06: Disability / health problem
- 07: Too stressed
- 08: Too costly / financial constraints
- 09: Not available - in area
- 10: Transportation problems
- 11: Weather problems
- 12: Other
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Changes made to improve health (CIH) - Question identifier:CIH_Q7
Is there anything you intend to do to improve your physical health in the next year?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Changes made to improve health (CIH) - Question identifier:CIH_Q8
What is that?
- 01: Start / Increase exercise, sports / physical activity
- 02: Lose weight
- 03: Change diet / improve eating habits
- 04: Quit smoking / reduce amount smoked
- 05: Drink less alcohol
- 06: Reduce stress level
- 07: Receive medical treatment
- 08: Take vitamins
- 09: Other
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Oral health 1 (OH1)
Oral health 1 (OH1) - Question identifier:OH1_R20
Next, some questions about the health of your teeth and mouth.
Oral health 1 (OH1) - Question identifier:OH1_Q20
In general, would you say the health of your teeth and mouth is:
- 1: Excellent
- 2: Very good
- 3: Good
- 4: Fair
- 5: Poor
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 1 (OH1) - Question identifier:OH1_Q21A
Now a few questions about your ability to chew different foods, whether you eat them or not. Can you:
chew firm foods (e.g., meat)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 1 (OH1) - Question identifier:OH1_Q21B
(Can you:)
bite off and chew a piece of fresh apple?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 1 (OH1) - Question identifier:OH1_Q21C
(Can you:)
chew boiled vegetables?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 1 (OH1) - Question identifier:OH1_Q22
In the past month, how often have you had any pain or discomfort in your teeth or gums?
- 1: Often
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health care system satisfaction (HCS)
Health care system satisfaction (HCS) - Question identifier:HCS_Q1
Now, a few questions about health care services in [Newfoundland and Labrador/Prince Edward Island/Nova Scotia/New Brunswick/Quebec/Ontario/Manitoba/Saskatchewan/Alberta/British Columbia/Yukon/the Northwest Territories/Nunavut]. Overall, how would you rate the availability of health care services in [Newfoundland and Labrador/Prince Edward Island/Nova Scotia/New Brunswick/Quebec/Ontario/Manitoba/Saskatchewan/Alberta/British Columbia/Yukon/the Northwest Territories/Nunavut]?
Would you say it is...?
- 1: Excellent
- 2: Good
- 3: Fair
- 4: Poor
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health care system satisfaction (HCS) - Question identifier:HCS_Q2
Overall, how would you rate the quality of the health care services that are available in [Newfoundland and Labrador/Prince Edward Island/Nova Scotia/New Brunswick/Quebec/Ontario/Manitoba/Saskatchewan/Alberta/British Columbia/Yukon/the Northwest Territories/Nunavut]?
- 1: Excellent
- 2: Good
- 3: Fair
- 4: Poor
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health care system satisfaction (HCS) - Question identifier:HCS_Q3
Overall, how would you rate the availability of health care services in your community?
- 1: Excellent
- 2: Good
- 3: Fair
- 4: Poor
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health care system satisfaction (HCS) - Question identifier:HCS_Q4
Overall, how would you rate the quality of the health care services that are available in your community?
- 1: Excellent
- 2: Good
- 3: Fair
- 4: Poor
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Height and weight - Self-reported (HWT)
Height and weight - Self-reported (HWT) - Question identifier:HWT_Q1
It is important to know when analyzing health whether or not the person is pregnant. Are you pregnant?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Height and weight - Self-reported (HWT) - Question identifier:HWT_Q2
The next questions are about height and weight. How tall are you without shoes on?
- 0: Less than 1' / 12" (less than 29.2 cm.)
- 1: 1'0" to 1'11" / 12" to 23" (29.2 to 59.6 cm.)
- 2: 2'0" to 2'11" / 24" to 35" (59.7 to 90.1 cm.)
- 3: 3'0" to 3'11" / 36" to 47" (90.2 to 120.6 cm.)
- 4: 4'0" to 4'11" / 48" to 59" (120.7 to 151.0 cm.)
- 5: 5'0" to 5'11" (151.1 to 181.5 cm.)
- 6: 6'0" to 6'11" (181.6 to 212.0 cm.)
- 7: 7'0" and over (212.1 cm. and over)
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Height and weight - Self-reported (HWT) - Question identifier:HWT_N2A
Select the exact height.
- 00: 1'0" / 12" (29.2 to 31.7 cm.)
- 01: 1'1" / 13" (31.8 to 34.2 cm.)
- 02: 1'2" / 14" (34.3 to 36.7 cm.)
- 03: 1'3" / 15" (36.8 to 39.3 cm.)
- 04: 1'4" / 16" (39.4 to 41.8 cm.)
- 05: 1'5" / 17" (41.9 to 44.4 cm.)
- 06: 1'6" / 18" (44.5 to 46.9 cm.)
- 07: 1'7" / 19" (47.0 to 49.4 cm.)
- 08: 1'8" / 20" (49.5 to 52.0 cm.)
- 09: 1'9" / 21" (52.1 to 54.5 cm.)
- 10: 1'10" / 22" (54.6 to 57.1 cm.)
- 11: 1'11" / 23" (57.2 to 59.6 cm.)
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Height and weight - Self-reported (HWT) - Question identifier:HWT_N2B
Select the exact height.
- 00: 2'0" / 24" (59.7 to 62.1 cm.)
- 01: 2'1" / 25" (62.2 to 64.7 cm.)
- 02: 2'2" / 26" (64.8 to 67.2 cm.)
- 03: 2'3" / 27" (67.3 to 69.8 cm.)
- 04: 2'4" / 28" (69.9 to 72.3 cm.)
- 05: 2'5" / 29" (72.4 to 74.8 cm.)
- 06: 2'6" / 30" (74.9 to 77.4 cm.)
- 07: 2'7" / 31" (77.5 to 79.9 cm.)
- 08: 2'8" / 32" (80.0 to 82.5 cm.)
- 09: 2'9" / 33" (82.6 to 85.0 cm.)
- 10: 2'10" / 34" (85.1 to 87.5 cm.)
- 11: 2'11" / 35" (87.6 to 90.1 cm.)
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Height and weight - Self-reported (HWT) - Question identifier:HWT_N2C
Select the exact height.
- 00: 3'0" / 36" (90.2 to 92.6 cm.)
- 01: 3'1" / 37" (92.7 to 95.2 cm.)
- 02: 3'2" / 38" (95.3 to 97.7 cm.)
- 03: 3'3" / 39" (97.8 to 100.2 cm.)
- 04: 3'4" / 40" (100.3 to 102.8 cm.)
- 05: 3'5" / 41" (102.9 to 105.3 cm.)
- 06: 3'6" / 42" (105.4 to 107.9 cm.)
- 07: 3'7" / 43" (108.0 to 110.4 cm.)
- 08: 3'8" / 44" (110.5 to 112.9 cm.)
- 09: 3'9" / 45" (113.0 to 115.5 cm.)
- 10: 3'10" / 46" (115.6 to 118.0 cm.)
- 11: 3'11" / 47" (118.1 to 120.6 cm.)
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Height and weight - Self-reported (HWT) - Question identifier:HWT_N2D
Select the exact height.
- 00: 4'0" / 48" (120.7 to 123.1 cm.)
- 01: 4'1" / 49" (123.2 to 125.6 cm.)
- 02: 4'2" / 50" (125.7 to 128.2 cm.)
- 03: 4'3" / 51" (128.3 to 130.7 cm.)
- 04: 4'4" / 52" (130.8 to 133.3 cm.)
- 05: 4'5" / 53" (133.4 to 135.8 cm.)
- 06: 4'6" / 54" (135.9 to 138.3 cm.)
- 07: 4'7" / 55" (138.4 to 140.9 cm.)
- 08: 4'8" / 56" (141.0 to 143.4 cm.)
- 09: 4'9" / 57" (143.5 to 146.0 cm.)
- 10: 4'10" / 58" (146.1 to 148.5 cm.)
- 11: 4'11" / 59" (148.6 to 151.0 cm.)
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Height and weight - Self-reported (HWT) - Question identifier:HWT_N2E
Select the exact height.
- 00: 5'0" (151.1 to 153.6 cm.)
- 01: 5'1" (153.7 to 156.1 cm.)
- 02: 5'2" (156.2 to 158.7 cm.)
- 03: 5'3" (158.8 to 161.2 cm.)
- 04: 5'4" (161.3 to 163.7 cm.)
- 05: 5'5" (163.8 to 166.3 cm.)
- 06: 5'6" (166.4 to 168.8 cm.)
- 07: 5'7" (168.9 to 171.4 cm.)
- 08: 5'8" (171.5 to 173.9 cm.)
- 09: 5'9" (174.0 to 176.4 cm.)
- 10: 5'10" (176.5 to 179.0 cm.)
- 11: 5'11" (179.1 to 181.5 cm.)
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Height and weight - Self-reported (HWT) - Question identifier:HWT_N2F
Select the exact height.
- 00: 6'0" (181.6 to 184.1 cm.)
- 01: 6'1" (184.2 to 186.6 cm.)
- 02: 6'2" (186.7 to 189.1 cm.)
- 03: 6'3" (189.2 to 191.7 cm.)
- 04: 6'4" (191.8 to 194.2 cm.)
- 05: 6'5" (194.3 to 196.8 cm.)
- 06: 6'6" (196.9 to 199.3 cm.)
- 07: 6'7" (199.4 to 201.8 cm.)
- 08: 6'8" (201.9 to 204.4 cm.)
- 09: 6'9" (204.5 to 206.9 cm.)
- 10: 6'10" (207.0 to 209.5 cm.)
- 11: 6'11" (209.6 to 212.0 cm.)
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Height and weight - Self-reported (HWT) - Question identifier:HWT_Q3
How much do you weigh?
Min = 1; Max = 575
Height and weight - Self-reported (HWT) - Question identifier:HWT_N4
Was that in pounds or kilograms?
- 1: Pounds
- 2: Kilograms
Height and weight - Self-reported (HWT) - Question identifier:HWT_Q4
Do you consider yourself:
- 1: Overweight
- 2: Underweight
- 3: Just about right
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC)
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_R011
Now I'd like to ask about certain long-term health conditions which you may have. We are interested in "long-term conditions" which are expected to last or have already lasted 6 months or more and that have been diagnosed by a health professional.
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q031
Do you have asthma?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q035
Have you had any asthma symptoms or asthma attacks in the past 12 months?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q036
In the past 12 months, have you taken any medicine for asthma such as inhalers, nebulizers, pills, liquids or injections?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q051
Do you have arthritis, excluding fibromyalgia?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q061
Do you have back problems, excluding fibromyalgia and arthritis?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q071
Remember, we're interested in conditions diagnosed by a health professional and that are expected to last or have already lasted 6 months or more.
Do you have high blood pressure?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q072
Have you ever been diagnosed with high blood pressure?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q073
In the past month, have you taken any medicine for high blood pressure?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q075
Were you pregnant when you were first diagnosed with high blood pressure?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q077
Other than during pregnancy, has a health professional ever told you that you have high blood pressure?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q081
Remember, we're interested in conditions diagnosed by a health professional and that are expected to last or have already lasted 6 months or more.
Do you have migraine headaches?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q091
Do you have chronic bronchitis, emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q101
(Remember, we're interested in conditions diagnosed by a health professional and that are expected to last or have already lasted 6 months or more.)
Do you have diabetes?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q102
How old were you when this was first diagnosed?
Min = 1; Max = 121
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q10A
Were you pregnant when you were first diagnosed with diabetes?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q10B
Other than during pregnancy, has a health professional ever told you that you have diabetes?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q10C
When you were first diagnosed with diabetes, how long was it before you were started on insulin?
- 1: Less than 1 month
- 2: 1 month to less than 2 months
- 3: 2 months to less than 6 months
- 4: 6 months to less than 1 year
- 5: 1 year or more
- 6: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q105
Do you currently take insulin for your diabetes?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q106
In the past month, did you take pills to control your blood sugar?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q121
Do you have heart disease?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q131
(Do you have:)
cancer?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q132
Have you ever been diagnosed with cancer?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q141
Remember, we're interested in conditions diagnosed by a health professional and that are expected to last or have already lasted 6 months or more.
Do you have intestinal or stomach ulcers?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q151
Do you suffer from the effects of a stroke?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q161
Do you have:
urinary incontinence?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q171
Do you have a bowel disorder such as Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome or bowel incontinence?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q172
What kind of bowel disease do you have?
- 1: Crohn's Disease
- 2: Ulcerative colitis
- 3: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- 4: Bowel incontinence
- 5: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q173
Have you been diagnosed with scoliosis?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q181
Do you have:
Alzheimer's Disease or any other dementia?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q280
Remember, we're interested in conditions diagnosed by a health professional and that are expected to last or have already lasted 6 months or more.
Do you have a mood disorder such as depression, bipolar disorder, mania or dysthymia?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic conditions (CCC) - Question identifier:CCC_Q290
Do you have an anxiety disorder such as a phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder or a panic disorder?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Fibromyalgia - Sub-block (CC3)
Fibromyalgia - Sub-block (CC3) - Question identifier:CC3_Q01
Do you have fibromyalgia?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple chemical sensitivities - Sub block (CC4)
Chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple chemical sensitivities - Sub block (CC4) - Question identifier:CC4_Q01
Do you have chronic fatigue syndrome?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple chemical sensitivities - Sub block (CC4) - Question identifier:CC4_Q02
Do you suffer from multiple chemical sensitivities?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Diabetes care (DIA)
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_R01
It was reported earlier that you have diabetes. The following questions are about diabetes care.
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_Q01
In the past 12 months, has a health care professional tested you for haemoglobin "A- one-C"? (An "A-one-C" haemoglobin test measures the average level of blood sugar over a 3-month period.)
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_Q02
How many times? (In the past 12 months, has a health care professional tested you for haemoglobin "A-one-C"?)
Min = 1; Max = 99
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_Q03
In the past 12 months, has a health care professional checked your feet for any sores or irritations?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 3: No feet
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_Q04
How many times? (In the past 12 months, has a health care professional checked your feet for any sores or irritations?)
Min = 1; Max = 99
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_Q05
In the past 12 months, has a health care professional tested your urine for protein (i.e., Microalbumin)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_Q06
Have you ever had an eye exam where the pupils of your eyes were dilated? (This procedure would have made you temporarily sensitive to light.)
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_Q07
When was the last time?
- 1: Less than one month ago
- 2: 1 month to less than 1 year ago
- 3: 1 year to less than 2 years ago
- 4: 2 or more years ago
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_R08
Now some questions about diabetes care not provided by a health care professional.
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_Q08
How often do you usually have your blood checked for glucose or sugar by yourself or by a family member or friend?
- 1: Per day
- 2: Per week
- 3: Per month
- 4: Per year
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_N08B
Enter number of times per day.
Min = 1; Max = 99
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_N08C
Enter number of times per week.
Min = 1; Max = 99
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_N08D
Enter number of times per month.
Min = 1; Max = 99
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_N08E
Enter number of times per year.
Min = 1; Max = 99
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_Q09
How often do you usually have your feet checked for any sores or irritations by yourself or by a family member or friend?
- 1: Per day
- 2: Per week
- 3: Per month
- 4: Per year
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_N09B
Enter number of times per day.
Min = 1; Max = 99
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_N09C
Enter number of times per week.
Min = 1; Max = 99
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_N09D
Enter number of times per month.
Min = 1; Max = 99
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_N09E
Enter number of times per year.
Min = 1; Max = 99
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_R10
Now a few questions about medication.
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_Q10
In the past month, did you take aspirin or other ASA (acetylsalicylic acid) medication every day or every second day?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Diabetes care (DIA) - Question identifier:DIA_Q11
In the past month, did you take prescription medications such as Lipitor or Zocor to control your blood cholesterol levels?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI)
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_R01
The next set of questions asks about your day-to-day health.
You may feel that some of these questions do not apply to you, but it is important that we ask the same questions of everyone.
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q01
Are you usually able to see well enough to read ordinary newsprint without glasses or contact lenses?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q02
Are you usually able to see well enough to read ordinary newsprint with glasses or contact lenses?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q03
Are you able to see at all?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q04
Are you able to see well enough to recognize a friend on the other side
of the street without glasses or contact lenses?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q05
Are you usually able to see well enough to recognize a friend on the other side of the street with glasses or contact lenses?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q06
Are you usually able to hear what is said in a group conversation with at
least three other people without a hearing aid?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q07A
Are you usually able to hear what is said in a group conversation with at
least three other people with a hearing aid?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q07B
Are you able to hear at all?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q08
Are you usually able to hear what is said in a conversation with one
other person in a quiet room without a hearing aid?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q09
Are you usually able to hear what is said in a conversation with one
other person in a quiet room with a hearing aid?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q10
Are you usually able to be understood completely when speaking with
strangers in your own language?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q11
Are you able to be understood partially when speaking with strangers?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q12
Are you able to be understood completely when speaking with those
who know you well?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q13
Are you able to be understood partially when speaking with those who know you well?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q14
Are you usually able to walk around the neighbourhood without difficulty and without mechanical support such as braces, a cane or crutches?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q15
Are you able to walk at all?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q16
Do you require mechanical support such as braces, a cane or
crutches to be able to walk around the neighbourhood?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q17
Do you require the help of another person to be able to walk?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q18
Do you require a wheelchair to get around?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q19
How often do you use a wheelchair?
- 1: Always
- 2: Often
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q20
Do you need the help of another person to get around in the wheelchair?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q21
Are you usually able to grasp and handle small objects such as a pencil or scissors?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q22
Do you require the help of another person because of limitations in the use of your hands or fingers?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q23
Do you require the help of another person with...?
- 1: Some tasks
- 2: Most tasks
- 3: Almost all tasks
- 4: All tasks
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q24
Do you require special equipment, for example, devices to assist in dressing, because of limitations in the use of your hands or fingers?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q25
Would you describe [^FNAME/yourself] as being usually...?
- 1: Happy and interested in life
- 2: Somewhat happy
- 3: Somewhat unhappy
- 4: Unhappy with little interest in life
- 5: So unhappy, that life is not worthwhile
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q26
How would you describe your usual ability to remember things?
- 1: Able to remember most things
- 2: Somewhat forgetful
- 3: Very forgetful
- 4: Unable to remember anything at all
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health utilities index (HUI) - Question identifier:HUI_Q27
How would you describe your usual ability to think and solve day-to-day problems?
- 1: Able to think clearly and solve problems
- 2: Having a little difficulty
- 3: Having some difficulty
- 4: Having a great deal of difficulty
- 5: Unable to think or solve problems
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Pain and discomfort (HUP)
Pain and discomfort (HUP) - Question identifier:HUP_R1
The next set of questions asks about the level of pain or discomfort you usually experience. They are not about illnesses like colds that affect people for short periods of time.
Pain and discomfort (HUP) - Question identifier:HUP_Q28
Are you usually free of pain or discomfort?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Pain and discomfort (HUP) - Question identifier:HUP_Q29
How would you describe the usual intensity of your pain or discomfort?
- 1: Mild
- 2: Moderate
- 3: Severe
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Pain and discomfort (HUP) - Question identifier:HUP_Q30
How many activities does your pain or discomfort prevent?
- 1: None
- 2: A few
- 3: Some
- 4: Most
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health care utilization (HCU)
Health care utilization (HCU) - Question identifier:HCU_Q10
Do you have a regular medical doctor?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health care utilization (HCU) - Question identifier:HCU_Q20
Why do you not have a regular medical doctor?
- 1: No medical doctors available in the area
- 2: Medical doctors in the area are not taking new patients
- 3: Have not tried to contact one
- 4: Had a medical doctor who left or retired
- 5: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health care utilization (HCU) - Question identifier:HCU_Q30
Is there a place that you usually [goes/go] to when you are sick or need advice about your health?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health care utilization (HCU) - Question identifier:HCU_Q40
What kind of place is it?
- 01: Doctor's office
- 02: Community health centre / CLSC
- 03: Walk-in clinic
- 04: Appointment clinic
- 05: Telephone health line (for example, HealthLinks, Telehealth Ontario, Health-Line, TeleCare, Info-Santé)
- 06: Hospital emergency room
- 07: Hospital outpatient clinic
- 08: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Health care utilization (HCU) - Question identifier:HCU_Q50
Do you and this doctor usually speak in English, in French, or in another language?
- 01: English
- 02: French
- 03: Arabic
- 04: Chinese
- 05: Cree
- 06: German
- 07: Greek
- 08: Hungarian
- 09: Italian
- 10: Korean
- 11: Persian (Farsi)
- 12: Polish
- 13: Portuguese
- 14: Punjabi
- 15: Spanish
- 16: Tagalog (Filipino)
- 17: Ukrainian
- 18: Vietnamese
- 19: Dutch
- 20: Hindi
- 21: Russian
- 22: Tamil
- 23: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP)
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP) - Question identifier:CHP_R01
Now I'd like to ask about your contacts with various health professionals during the past 12 months, that is, from ^DATEONEYEARAGO to yesterday.
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP) - Question identifier:CHP_Q01
In the past 12 months, have you been a patient overnight in a hospital, nursing home or convalescent home?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP) - Question identifier:CHP_Q02
For how many nights in the past 12 months?
Min = 1; Max = 366
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP) - Question identifier:CHP_Q03
[Not counting when you were an overnight patient, in the past 12 months/In the past 12 months], have you seen, or talked to any of the following health professionals about your physical, emotional or mental health:
a family doctor, [pediatrician/null] or general practitioner?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP) - Question identifier:CHP_Q04
How many times (in the past 12 months)?
Min = 1; Max = 366
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP) - Question identifier:CHP_Q05
Where did the most recent contact take place?
- 01: Doctor's office
- 02: Hospital emergency room
- 03: Hospital outpatient clinic (e.g. day surgery, cancer)
- 04: Walk-in clinic
- 05: Appointment clinic
- 06: Community health centre / CLSC
- 07: At work
- 08: At school
- 09: At home
- 10: Telephone consultation only
- 11: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP) - Question identifier:CHP_Q06
([Not counting when you were an overnight patient, in the past 12 months/In the past 12 months], have you seen, or talked to:)
an eye specialist, such as an ophthalmologist or optometrist (about your physical, emotional or mental health)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP) - Question identifier:CHP_Q07
How many times (in the past 12 months)?
Min = 1; Max = 75
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP) - Question identifier:CHP_Q08
([Not counting when you were an overnight patient, in the past 12 months/In the past 12 months], have you seen, or talked to:)
any other medical doctor or specialist such as a surgeon, allergist, orthopaedist, [urologist/gynaecologist] or psychiatrist (about your physical, emotional or mental health)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP) - Question identifier:CHP_Q09
How many times (in the past 12 months)?
Min = 1; Max = 300
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP) - Question identifier:CHP_Q10
Where did the most recent contact take place?
- 01: Doctor's office
- 02: Hospital emergency room
- 03: Hospital outpatient clinic (e.g. day surgery, cancer)
- 04: Walk-in clinic
- 05: Appointment clinic
- 06: Community health centre / CLSC
- 07: At work
- 08: At school
- 09: At home
- 10: Telephone consultation only
- 11: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP) - Question identifier:CHP_Q11
[Not counting when you were an overnight patient, in the past 12 months/In the past 12 months], have you seen, or talked to:
a nurse for care or advice about your physical, emotional or mental health?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP) - Question identifier:CHP_Q12
How many times (in the past 12 months)?
Min = 1; Max = 366
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP) - Question identifier:CHP_Q13
Where did the most recent contact take place?
- 01: Doctor's office
- 02: Hospital emergency room
- 03: Hospital outpatient clinic (e.g. day surgery, cancer)
- 04: Walk-in clinic
- 05: Appointment clinic
- 06: Community health centre / CLSC
- 07: At work
- 08: At school
- 09: At home
- 10: Telephone consultation only
- 11: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP) - Question identifier:CHP_Q14
([Not counting when you were an overnight patient, in the past 12 months/In the past 12 months], have you seen, or talked to:)
a dentist, dental hygienist or orthodontist (about your physical, emotional or mental health)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 1 (CHP) - Question identifier:CHP_Q15
How many times (in the past 12 months)?
Min = 1; Max = 99
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 2 (CP2)
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 2 (CP2) - Question identifier:CP2_Q16
[Not counting when you were an overnight patient, in the past 12 months/In the past 12 months], have you seen, or talked to:
a chiropractor about your physical, emotional or mental health?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 2 (CP2) - Question identifier:CP2_Q17
How many times(in the past 12 months)?
Min = 1; Max = 366
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 2 (CP2) - Question identifier:CP2_Q18
[Not counting when you were an overnight patient, in the past 12 months/In the past 12 months], have you seen, or talked to:
a physiotherapist (about your physical, emotional or mental health)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 2 (CP2) - Question identifier:CP2_Q19
How many times(in the past 12 months)?
Min = 1; Max = 366
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 2 (CP2) - Question identifier:CP2_Q20
[Not counting when you were an overnight patient, in the past 12 months/In the past 12 months], have you seen, or talked to:
a psychologist (about your physical, emotional or mental health)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 2 (CP2) - Question identifier:CP2_Q21
How many times(in the past 12 months)?
Min = 1; Max = 366
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 2 (CP2) - Question identifier:CP2_Q22
[Not counting when you were an overnight patient, in the past 12 months/In the past 12 months], have you seen, or talked to:
a social worker or counsellor (about your physical, emotional or mental health)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 2 (CP2) - Question identifier:CP2_Q23
How many times(in the past 12 months)?
Min = 1; Max = 366
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 2 (CP2) - Question identifier:CP2_Q24
[Not counting when you were an overnight patient, in the past 12 months/In the past 12 months], have you seen, or talked to:
an audiologist, a speech or occupational therapist (about your physical, emotional or mental health)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Contacts with Health Professionals - Part 2 (CP2) - Question identifier:CP2_Q25
How many times(in the past 12 months)?
Min = 1; Max = 200
Unmet health care needs (UCN)
Unmet health care needs (UCN) - Question identifier:UCN_Q010
[During the past 12 months, was there ever a time when you felt that you needed health care but you didn't receive it?/During the past 12 months, was there ever a time when you felt that you needed health care but you didn't receive it?/During the past 12 months, was there ever a time when you felt that you needed health care but you didn't receive it?]
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Unmet health care needs (UCN) - Question identifier:UCN_Q020
Thinking of the most recent time, why didn't you get care?
- 01: Not available - in the area
- 02: Not available - at time required (e.g. doctor on
holidays, inconvenient hours) - 03: Waiting time too long
- 04: Felt would be inadequate
- 05: Cost
- 06: Too busy
- 07: Didn't get around to it / didn't bother
- 08: Decided not to seek care
- 09: Doctor - didn't think it was necessary
- 10: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Unmet health care needs (UCN) - Question identifier:UCN_Q030
Again, thinking of the most recent time, what was the type of care that was needed?
- 1: Treatment of - a physical health problem
- 2: Treatment of - an emotional or mental health problem
- 3: A regular check-up (including regular pre-natal care)
- 4: Care of an injury
- 5: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Unmet health care needs (UCN) - Question identifier:UCN_Q040
Where did you try to get the service you were seeking?
- 1: Doctor's office
- 2: Community health centre / CLSC
- 3: Walk-in clinic
- 4: Appointment clinic
- 5: Hospital - emergency room
- 6: Hospital - outpatient clinic
- 7: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Home care services (HMC)
Home care services (HMC) - Question identifier:HMC_R09
Now some questions on home care services. These are health care, home maker or other support services received at home. People may receive home care due to a health problem or condition that affects their daily activities. Examples include: nursing care, personal care or help with bathing, housework, meal preparation, meal delivery and respite care.
Home care services (HMC) - Question identifier:HMC_Q09
Have you received any home care services in the past 12 months, with the cost being entirely or partially covered by government?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Home care services (HMC) - Question identifier:HMC_Q10
What type of services have you received?
- 01: Nursing care (e.g., dressing changes, preparing medications, V.O.N. visits)
- 02: Other health care services (e.g., physiotherapy, occupational or speech therapy, nutrition counselling)
- 03: Medical equipment or supplies
- 04: Personal care (e.g., bathing, foot care)
- 05: Housework (e.g., cleaning, laundry)
- 06: Meal preparation or delivery
- 07: Shopping
- 08: Respite care (i.e., caregiver relief)
- 09: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Home care services (HMC) - Question identifier:HMC_Q11
Have you received any [other home/home] care services in the past 12 months, with the cost not covered by government (for example: care provided by a private agency or by a spouse or friends)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Home care services (HMC) - Question identifier:HMC_Q12
Who provided these [other home/home] home care services?
- 1: Nurse from a private agency
- 2: Homemaker or other support services from a private agency
- 3: Physiotherapist or other therapist from a private agency
- 4: Neighbour or friend
- 5: Family member or spouse
- 6: Volunteer
- 7: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Home care services (HMC) - Question identifier:HMC_Q13
What type of home care services have you received?
- 01: Nursing care (e.g., dressing changes, preparing medications, V.O.N. visits)
- 02: Other health care services (e.g., physiotherapy, occupational or speech therapy,
nutrition counselling) - 03: Medical equipment or supplies
- 04: Personal care (e.g., bathing, foot care)
- 05: Housework (e.g., cleaning, laundry)
- 06: Meal preparation or delivery
- 07: Shopping
- 08: Respite care (i.e., caregiver relief)
- 09: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Home care services (HMC) - Question identifier:HMC_Q14
During the past 12 months, was there ever a time when you felt that you needed home care services but you didn't receive them?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Home care services (HMC) - Question identifier:HMC_Q15
Thinking of the most recent time, why didn't you get these services?
- 01: Not available - in the area
- 02: Not available - at time required (e.g., inconvenient hours)
- 03: Waiting time too long
- 04: Felt would be inadequate
- 05: Cost
- 06: Too busy
- 07: Didn't get around to it / didn't bother
- 08: Didn't know where to go / call
- 09: Language problems
- 10: Personal or family responsibilities
- 11: Decided not to seek services
- 12: Doctor - did not think it was necessary
- 13: Did not qualify / not eligible for home care
- 14: Still waiting for home care
- 15: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Home care services (HMC) - Question identifier:HMC_Q16
Again, thinking of the most recent time, what type of home care was needed?
- 01: Nursing care (e.g., dressing changes, preparing medications, V.O.N. visits)
- 02: Other health care services (e.g., physiotherapy, occupational or speech therapy,
nutrition counselling) - 03: Medical equipment or supplies
- 04: Personal care (e.g., bathing, foot care)
- 05: Housework (e.g., cleaning, laundry)
- 06: Meal preparation or delivery
- 07: Shopping
- 08: Respite care (i.e., caregiver relief)
- 09: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Home care services (HMC) - Question identifier:HMC_Q17
Where did you try to get this home care service?
- 1: A government sponsored program
- 2: A private agency
- 3: A family member, friend or neighbour
- 4: A volunteer organization
- 5: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Patient satisfaction - Health care services (PAS)
Patient satisfaction - Health care services (PAS) - Question identifier:PAS_R11
Earlier, I asked about your use of health care services in the past 12 months. Now I'd like to get your opinion on the quality of the care you received.
Patient satisfaction - Health care services (PAS) - Question identifier:PAS_Q11
In the past 12 months, have you received any health care services?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Patient satisfaction - Health care services (PAS) - Question identifier:PAS_Q12
Overall, how would you rate the quality of the health care you received?
Would you say it was...?
- 1: Excellent
- 2: Good
- 3: Fair
- 4: Poor
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Patient satisfaction - Health care services (PAS) - Question identifier:PAS_Q13
Overall, how satisfied were you with the way health care services were provided? Were you...?
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Somewhat satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Somewhat dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Patient satisfaction - Health care services (PAS) - Question identifier:PAS_Q21A
In the past 12 months, have you received any health care services at a hospital, for any diagnostic or day surgery service, overnight stay, or as an emergency room patient?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Patient satisfaction - Health care services (PAS) - Question identifier:PAS_Q21B
Thinking of your most recent hospital visit, were you...?
- 1: Admitted overnight or longer (an inpatient)
- 2: A patient at a diagnostic or day surgery clinic (an outpatient)
- 3: An emergency room patient
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Patient satisfaction - Health care services (PAS) - Question identifier:PAS_Q22
(Thinking of this most recent hospital visit:)
how would you rate the quality of the care you received? Would you say it was...?
- 1: Excellent
- 2: Good
- 3: Fair
- 4: Poor
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Patient satisfaction - Health care services (PAS) - Question identifier:PAS_Q23
(Thinking of this most recent hospital visit:)
how satisfied were you with the way hospital services were provided?
Were you...?
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Somewhat satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Somewhat dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Patient satisfaction - Health care services (PAS) - Question identifier:PAS_Q31A
In the past 12 months, not counting hospital visits, have you received any health care services from a family doctor or other physician?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Patient satisfaction - Health care services (PAS) - Question identifier:PAS_Q31B
Thinking of the most recent time, was care provided by...?
- 1: A family doctor (general practitioner)
- 2: A medical specialist
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Patient satisfaction - Health care services (PAS) - Question identifier:PAS_Q32
(Thinking of this most recent care from a physician:)
how would you rate the quality of the care you received? Would you say it was...?
- 1: Excellent
- 2: Good
- 3: Fair
- 4: Poor
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Patient satisfaction - Health care services (PAS) - Question identifier:PAS_Q33
(Thinking of this most recent care from a physician:)
how satisfied were you with the way physician care was provided? Were you...?
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Somewhat satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Somewhat dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Patient satisfaction - Community-based care (PSC)
Patient satisfaction - Community-based care (PSC) - Question identifier:PSC_R41
The next questions are about community-based health care which includes any health care received outside of a hospital or doctor's office.
Examples are: home nursing care, home-based counselling or therapy, personal care and community walk-in clinics.
Patient satisfaction - Community-based care (PSC) - Question identifier:PSC_Q41
In the past 12 months, have you received any community-based care?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Patient satisfaction - Community-based care (PSC) - Question identifier:PSC_Q42
Overall, how would you rate the quality of the community-based care you received? Would you say it was...?
- 1: Excellent
- 2: Good
- 3: Fair
- 4: Poor
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Patient satisfaction - Community-based care (PSC) - Question identifier:PSC_Q43
Overall, how satisfied were you with the way community-based care was provided?
Were you...?
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Somewhat satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Somewhat dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Restriction of activities (RAC)
Restriction of activities (RAC) - Question identifier:RAC_R1
The next few questions deal with any current limitations in your daily activities caused by a long-term health condition or problem. In these questions, a "long-term condition" refers to a condition that is expected to last or has already lasted 6 months or more.
Restriction of activities (RAC) - Question identifier:RAC_Q1
Do you have any difficulty hearing, seeing, communicating, walking, climbing stairs, bending, learning or doing any similar activities?
- 1: Sometimes
- 2: Often
- 3: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Restriction of activities (RAC) - Question identifier:RAC_Q2A
Does a long-term physical condition or mental condition or health problem, reduce the amount or the kind of activity you can do:
at home?
- 1: Sometimes
- 2: Often
- 3: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Restriction of activities (RAC) - Question identifier:RAC_Q2B_1
(Does a long-term physical condition or mental condition or health problem, reduce the amount or the kind of activity you can do:)
at school?
- 1: Sometimes
- 2: Often
- 3: Never
- 4: Does not attend school
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Restriction of activities (RAC) - Question identifier:RAC_Q2B_2
(Does a long-term physical condition or mental condition or health problem, reduce the amount or the kind of activity you can do:)
at work?
- 1: Sometimes
- 2: Often
- 3: Never
- 4: Does not work at a job
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Restriction of activities (RAC) - Question identifier:RAC_Q2C
(Does a long-term physical condition or mental condition or health problem, reduce the amount or the kind of activity you can do:)
in other activities, for example, transportation or leisure?
- 1: Sometimes
- 2: Often
- 3: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Restriction of activities (RAC) - Question identifier:RAC_R5
You reported that you have difficulty hearing, seeing, communicating, walking, climbing stairs, bending, learning or doing any similar activities.
Restriction of activities (RAC) - Question identifier:RAC_Q5
Which one of the following is the best description of the cause of this condition?
- 01: Accident at home
- 02: Motor vehicle accident
- 03: Accident at work
- 04: Other type of accident
- 05: Existed from birth or genetic
- 06: Work conditions
- 07: Disease or illness
- 08: Ageing
- 09: Emotional or mental health problem or condition
- 10: Use of alcohol or drugs
- 11: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) - Question identifier:ADL_R01
The next few questions are about common daily activities. These questions may not apply to you, but we need to ask the same questions of everyone.
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) - Question identifier:ADL_Q01
Because of any physical condition or mental condition or health problem, do you need the help of another person:
with preparing meals?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) - Question identifier:ADL_Q02
(Because of any physical condition or mental condition or health problem, do you need the help of another person:)
with getting to appointments and running errands such as shopping for groceries?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) - Question identifier:ADL_Q03
(Because of any physical condition or mental condition or health problem, do you need the help of another person:)
with doing everyday housework?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) - Question identifier:ADL_Q04
(Because of any physical condition or mental condition or health problem, do you need the help of another person:)
with personal care such as washing, dressing, eating or taking medication?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) - Question identifier:ADL_Q05
(Because of any physical condition or mental condition or health problem, do you need the help of another person:)
with moving about inside the house?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) - Question identifier:ADL_Q06
(Because of any physical condition or mental condition or health problem, do you need the help of another person:)
with looking after your personal finances such as making bank transactions or paying bills?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Flu shots (FLU)
Flu shots (FLU) - Question identifier:FLU_R160
Now a few questions about your use of various health care services.
Flu shots (FLU) - Question identifier:FLU_Q160
Have you ever had a seasonal flu shot?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Flu shots (FLU) - Question identifier:FLU_Q162
When did you have your last seasonal flu shot?
- 1: Less than 1 year ago
- 2: 1 year to less than 2 years ago
- 3: 2 years ago or more
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Flu shots (FLU) - Question identifier:FLU_Q164
In which month did you have your last seasonal flu shot?
- 01: January
- 02: February
- 03: March
- 04: April
- 05: May
- 06: June
- 07: July
- 08: August
- 09: September
- 10: October
- 11: November
- 12: December
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Flu shots (FLU) - Question identifier:FLU_Q165
Was that this year or last year?
- 1: This year
- 2: Last year
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Flu shots (FLU) - Question identifier:FLU_Q166
What are the reasons that you have not had a seasonal flu shot in the past year?
- 01: Have not gotten around to it
- 02: Respondent - did not think it was necessary
- 03: Doctor - did not think it was necessary
- 04: Personal or family responsibilities
- 05: Not available - at time required
- 06: Not available - at all in the area
- 07: Waiting time was too long
- 08: Transportation - problems
- 09: Language - problem
- 10: Cost
- 11: Did not know where to go / uninformed
- 12: Fear (e.g., painful, embarrassing, find something wrong)
- 13: Bad reaction to previous shot
- 14: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 15: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Blood pressure check (BPC)
Blood pressure check (BPC) - Question identifier:BPC_Q010
(Now blood pressure)
Have you ever had your blood pressure taken?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Blood pressure check (BPC) - Question identifier:BPC_Q012
When was the last time?
- 1: less than 6 months ago
- 2: 6 months to less than 1 year ago
- 3: 1 year to less than 2 years ago
- 4: 2 years to less than 5 years ago
- 5: 5 or more years ago
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Blood pressure check (BPC) - Question identifier:BPC_Q013
Were you pregnant the last time your blood pressure was taken?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Blood pressure check (BPC) - Question identifier:BPC_Q016
What are the reasons that you have not had your blood pressure taken in the past 2 years?
- 01: Have not gotten around to it
- 02: Respondent - did not think it was necessary
- 03: Doctor - did not think it was necessary
- 04: Personal or family responsibilities
- 05: Not available - at time required
- 06: Not available - at all in the area
- 07: Waiting time was too long
- 08: Transportation - problems
- 09: Language - problem
- 10: Cost
- 11: Did not know where to go / uninformed
- 12: Fear (e.g., painful, embarrassing, find something wrong)
- 13: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 14: Other
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
PAP smear test (PAP)
PAP smear test (PAP) - Question identifier:PAP_Q020
(Now PAP tests)
Have you ever had a PAP smear test?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
PAP smear test (PAP) - Question identifier:PAP_Q022
When was the last time?
- 1: Less than 6 months ago
- 2: 6 months to less than 1 year ago
- 3: 1 year to less than 3 years ago
- 4: 3 years to less than 5 years ago
- 5: 5 or more years ago
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
PAP smear test (PAP) - Question identifier:PAP_Q026
What are the reasons that you have not had a PAP smear test in the past 3 years?
- 01: Have not gotten around to it
- 02: Respondent - did not think it was necessary
- 03: Doctor - did not think it was necessary
- 04: Personal or family responsibilities
- 05: Not available - at time required
- 06: Not available - at all in the area
- 07: Waiting time was too long
- 08: Transportation - problems
- 09: Language - problem
- 10: Cost
- 11: Did not know where to go / uninformed
- 12: Fear (e.g., painful, embarrassing, find something wrong)
- 13: Have had a hysterectomy
- 14: Hate / dislike having one done
- 15: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 16: Other
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Mammography (MAM)
Mammography (MAM) - Question identifier:MAM_Q30
(Now Mammography)
Have you ever had a mammogram, that is, a breast x-ray?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Mammography (MAM) - Question identifier:MAM_Q31
Why did you have it?
- 01: Family history of breast cancer
- 02: Part of regular check-up / routine screening
- 03: Age
- 04: Previously detected lump
- 05: Follow-up of breast cancer treatment
- 06: On hormone replacement therapy
- 07: Breast problem
- 08: Other
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Mammography (MAM) - Question identifier:MAM_Q32
When was the last time?
- 1: less than 6 months ago
- 2: 6 months to less than 1 year ago
- 3: 1 year to less than 2 years ago
- 4: 2 years to less than 5 years ago
- 5: 5 or more years ago
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Mammography (MAM) - Question identifier:MAM_Q36
What are the reasons you have not had one in the past 2 years?
- 01: Have not gotten around to it
- 02: Respondent - did not think it was necessary
- 03: Doctor - did not think it was necessary
- 04: Personal or family responsibilities
- 05: Not available - at time required
- 06: Not available - at all in the area
- 07: Waiting time was too long
- 08: Transportation - problems
- 09: Language - problem
- 10: Cost
- 11: Did not know where to go / uninformed
- 12: Fear (e.g., painful, embarrassing, find something wrong)
- 13: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 14: Breasts removed / Mastectomy
- 15: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Mammography (MAM) - Question identifier:MAM_Q38
Have you had a hysterectomy (in other words, has your uterus been removed)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Prostate cancer screening (PSA)
Prostate cancer screening (PSA) - Question identifier:PSA_Q170
(Now Prostate tests)
Have you ever had a prostate specific antigen test for prostate cancer, that is, a
PSA blood test?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Prostate cancer screening (PSA) - Question identifier:PSA_Q172
When was the last time?
- 1: Less than 1 year ago
- 2: 1 year to less than 2 years ago
- 3: 2 years to less than 3 years ago
- 4: 3 years to less than 5 years ago
- 5: 5 or more years ago
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Prostate cancer screening (PSA) - Question identifier:PSA_Q173
Why did you have it?
- 1: Family history of prostate cancer
- 2: Part of regular check-up / routine screening
- 3: Age
- 4: Race
- 5: Follow-up of problem
- 6: Follow-up of prostate cancer treatment
- 7: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Prostate cancer screening (PSA) - Question identifier:PSA_Q174
A Digital Rectal Exam is an exam in which a gloved finger is inserted into the rectum in order to feel the prostate gland.
Have you ever had this exam?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Prostate cancer screening (PSA) - Question identifier:PSA_Q175
When was the last time?
- 1: Less than 1 year ago
- 2: 1 year to less than 2 years ago
- 3: 2 years to less than 3 years ago
- 4: 3 years to less than 5 years ago
- 5: 5 or more years ago
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Colorectal cancer screening (CCS)
Colorectal cancer screening (CCS) - Question identifier:CCS_Q180
Now a few questions about various colorectal exams.
An FOBT is a test to check for blood in your stool, where you have a bowel movement and use a stick to smear a small sample on a special card.
Have you ever had this test?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Colorectal cancer screening (CCS) - Question identifier:CCS_Q182
When was the last time?
- 1: Less than 1 year ago
- 2: 1 year to less than 2 years ago
- 3: 2 years to less than 3 years ago
- 4: 3 years to less than 5 years ago
- 5: 5 years to less than 10 years ago
- 6: 10 or more years ago
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Colorectal cancer screening (CCS) - Question identifier:CCS_Q183
Why did you have it?
- 1: Family history of colorectal cancer
- 2: Part of regular check-up / routine screening
- 3: Age
- 4: Race
- 5: Follow-up of problem
- 6: Follow-up of colorectal cancer treatment
- 7: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Colorectal cancer screening (CCS) - Question identifier:CCS_Q184
A colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy is when a tube is inserted into the rectum to view the bowel for early signs of cancer and other health problems. Have you ever had either of these exams?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Colorectal cancer screening (CCS) - Question identifier:CCS_Q185
When was the last time?
- 1: Less than 1 year ago
- 2: 1 year to less than 2 years ago
- 3: 2 years to less than 3 years ago
- 4: 3 years to less than 5 years ago
- 5: 5 years to less than 10 years ago
- 6: 10 or more years ago
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Colorectal cancer screening (CCS) - Question identifier:CCS_Q186
Why did you have it?
- 1: Family history of colorectal cancer
- 2: Part of regular check-up / routine screening
- 3: Age
- 4: Race
- 5: Follow-up of problem
- 6: Follow-up of colorectal cancer treatment
- 7: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Colorectal cancer screening (CCS) - Question identifier:CCS_Q187
Was the colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy a follow-up of the results of an FOBT?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Eye examinations (EYX)
Eye examinations (EYX) - Question identifier:EYX_Q140
(Now eye examinations)
It was reported earlier that you have "seen" or "talked to" an optometrist or ophthalmologist in the past 12 months. Did you actually visit one?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Eye examinations (EYX) - Question identifier:EYX_Q142
(Now eye examinations)
When did you last have an eye examination?
- 1: Less than 1 year ago
- 2: 1 year to less than 2 years ago
- 3: 2 years to less than 3 years ago
- 4: 3 or more years ago
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Eye examinations (EYX) - Question identifier:EYX_Q146
What are the reasons that you have not had an eye examination in the past 2 years?
- 01: Have not gotten around to it
- 02: Respondent - did not think it was necessary
- 03: Doctor - did not think it was necessary
- 04: Personal or family responsibilities
- 05: Not available - at time required
- 06: Not available - at all in the area
- 07: Waiting time was too long
- 08: Transportation - problems
- 09: Language - problem
- 10: Cost
- 11: Did not know where to go / uninformed
- 12: Fear (e.g., painful, embarrassing, find something wrong)
- 13: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 14: Other
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Dental visits (DEN)
Dental visits (DEN) - Question identifier:DEN_R130
The following questions are about dental visits.
Dental visits (DEN) - Question identifier:DEN_Q130
It was reported earlier that you have "seen" or "talked to" a dentist in the past 12 months. Did you actually visit one?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Dental visits (DEN) - Question identifier:DEN_Q132
When was the last time that you went to a dentist?
- 1: Less than 1 year ago
- 2: 1 year to less than 2 years ago
- 3: 2 years to less than 3 years ago
- 4: 3 years to less than 4 years ago
- 5: 4 years to less than 5 years ago
- 6: 5 or more years ago
- 7: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Dental visits (DEN) - Question identifier:DEN_Q136
What are the reasons that you have not been to a dentist in the past 3 years?
- 01: Have not gotten around to it
- 02: Respondent - did not think it was necessary
- 03: Doctor - did not think it was necessary
- 04: Personal or family responsibilities
- 05: Not available - at time required
- 06: Not available - at all in the area
- 07: Waiting time was too long
- 08: Transportation - problems
- 09: Language - problem
- 10: Cost
- 11: Did not know where to go / uninformed
- 12: Fear (e.g., painful, embarrassing, find something wrong)
- 13: Wears dentures
- 14: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 15: Other
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2)
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q10
Do you usually visit the dentist...?
- 1: more than once a year for check-ups
- 2: about once a year for check-ups
- 3: less than once a year for check-ups
- 4: only for emergency care
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q11
Do you have insurance that covers all or part of your dental expenses?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q11A
Is it...?
- 1: a government-sponsored plan
- 2: an employer-sponsored plan
- 3: a private plan
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q12
In the past 12 months, have you had any teeth removed by a dentist?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q13
(In the past 12 months,) were any teeth removed because of decay or gum disease?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q20
Do you have one or more of your own teeth?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q21
Do you wear dentures or false teeth?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_R22
Now we have some additional questions about oral health, that is the health of your teeth and mouth.
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q22
Because of the condition of your [teeth, mouth or dentures/teeth or mouth], do you have difficulty pronouncing any words or speaking clearly?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q23
In the past 12 months, how often have you avoided:
conversation or contact with other people, because of the condition of your [teeth, mouth or dentures/teeth or mouth]?
- 1: Often
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q24
(In the past 12 months, how often have you avoided:)
laughing or smiling, because of the condition of your [teeth, mouth or dentures/teeth or mouth]?
- 1: Often
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_R25
Now some questions about the health of your [mouth/teeth and mouth] during the past month.
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q25A
In the past month, have you had:
a toothache?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q25B
In the past month, were your teeth:
sensitive to hot or cold food or drinks?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q25C
In the past month, have you had:
pain in or around the jaw joints?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q25D
(In the past month, have you had:)
other pain in the mouth or face?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q25E
(In the past month, have you had:)
bleeding gums?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q25F
(In the past month, have you had:)
dry mouth?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q25G
(In the past month, have you had:)
bad breath?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Oral health 2 (OH2) - Question identifier:OH2_Q30
How often do you brush your teeth?
- 1: More than twice a day
- 2: Twice a day
- 3: Once a day
- 4: Less than once a day but more than once a week
- 5: Once a week
- 6: Less than once a week
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food choices (FDC)
Food choices (FDC) - Question identifier:FDC_R1
Now, some questions about the foods you eat.
Food choices (FDC) - Question identifier:FDC_Q1A
Do you choose certain foods or avoid others:
because you are concerned about your body weight?
- 1: Yes (or sometimes)
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food choices (FDC) - Question identifier:FDC_Q1B
(Do you choose certain foods or avoid others:)
because you are concerned about heart disease?
- 1: Yes (or sometimes)
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food choices (FDC) - Question identifier:FDC_Q1C
(Do you choose certain foods or avoid others:)
because you are concerned about cancer?
- 1: Yes (or sometimes)
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food choices (FDC) - Question identifier:FDC_Q1D
(Do you choose certain foods or avoid others:)
because you are concerned about osteoporosis (brittle bones)?
- 1: Yes (or sometimes)
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food choices (FDC) - Question identifier:FDC_Q2A
Do you choose certain foods because of:
the lower fat content?
- 1: Yes (or sometimes)
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food choices (FDC) - Question identifier:FDC_Q2B
(Do you choose certain foods because of:)
the fibre content?
- 1: Yes (or sometimes)
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food choices (FDC) - Question identifier:FDC_Q2C
(Do you choose certain foods because of:)
the calcium content?
- 1: Yes (or sometimes)
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food choices (FDC) - Question identifier:FDC_Q3A
Do you avoid certain foods because of:
the fat content?
- 1: Yes (or sometimes)
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food choices (FDC) - Question identifier:FDC_Q3B
(Do you avoid certain foods because of:)
the type of fat they contain?
- 1: Yes (or sometimes)
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food choices (FDC) - Question identifier:FDC_Q3C
(Do you avoid certain foods because of:)
the salt content?
- 1: Yes (or sometimes)
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food choices (FDC) - Question identifier:FDC_Q3D
(Do you avoid certain foods because of:)
the cholesterol content?
- 1: Yes (or sometimes)
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food choices (FDC) - Question identifier:FDC_Q3E
(Do you avoid certain foods because of:)
the calorie content?
- 1: Yes (or sometimes)
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC)
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_R1
The next questions are about the foods you usually eat or drink. Think about all the foods you eat, both meals and snacks, at home and away from home.
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_Q1A
How often do you usually drink fruit juices such as orange, grapefruit or tomato? (For example: once a day, three times a week, twice a month)
- 1: Per day
- 2: Per week
- 3: Per month
- 4: Per year
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N1B
Enter number of times per day.
Min = 1; Max = 20
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N1C
Enter number of times per week.
Min = 1; Max = 90
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N1D
Enter number of times per month.
Min = 1; Max = 200
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N1E
Enter number of times per year.
Min = 1; Max = 500
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_Q2A
Not counting juice, how often do you usually eat fruit?
- 1: Per day
- 2: Per week
- 3: Per month
- 4: Per year
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N2B
Enter number of times per day.
Min = 1; Max = 20
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N2C
Enter number of times per week.
Min = 1; Max = 90
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N2D
Enter number of times per month.
Min = 1; Max = 200
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N2E
Enter number of times per year.
Min = 1; Max = 500
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_Q3A
How often do you (usually) eat green salad?
- 1: Per day
- 2: Per week
- 3: Per month
- 4: Per year
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N3B
Enter number of times per day.
Min = 1; Max = 20
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N3C
Enter number of times per week.
Min = 1; Max = 90
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N3D
Enter number of times per month.
Min = 1; Max = 200
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N3E
Enter number of times per year.
Min = 1; Max = 500
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_Q4A
How often do you usually eat potatoes, not including french fries, fried potatoes, or potato chips?
- 1: Per day
- 2: Per week
- 3: Per month
- 4: Per year
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N4B
Enter number of times per day.
Min = 1; Max = 20
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N4C
Enter number of times per week.
Min = 1; Max = 90
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N4D
Enter number of times per month.
Min = 1; Max = 200
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N4E
Enter number of times per year.
Min = 1; Max = 500
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_Q5A
How often do you (usually) eat carrots?
- 1: Per day
- 2: Per week
- 3: Per month
- 4: Per year
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N5B
Enter number of times per day.
Min = 1; Max = 20
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N5C
Enter number of times per week.
Min = 1; Max = 90
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N5D
Enter number of times per month.
Min = 1; Max = 200
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N5E
Enter number of times per year.
Min = 1; Max = 500
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_Q6A
Not counting carrots, potatoes, or salad, how many servings of other vegetables do you usually eat?
- 1: Per day
- 2: Per week
- 3: Per month
- 4: Per year
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N6B
Enter number of servings per day.
Min = 1; Max = 20
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N6C
Enter number of servings per week.
Min = 1; Max = 90
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N6D
Enter number of servings per month.
Min = 1; Max = 200
Fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) - Question identifier:FVC_N6E
Enter number of servings per year.
Min = 1; Max = 500
Physical activities (PAC)
Physical activities (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_R1
Now I'd like to ask you about some of your physical activities. To begin with, I'll be dealing with physical activities not related to work, that is, leisure time activities.
Physical activities (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q1
Have you done any of the following in the past 3 months, that is, from ^DATETHREEMONTHSAGO to yesterday?
- 01: Walking for exercise
- 02: Gardening or yard work
- 03: Swimming
- 04: Bicycling
- 05: Popular or social dance
- 06: Home exercises
- 07: Ice hockey
- 08: Ice skating
- 09: In-line skating or rollerblading
- 10: Jogging or running
- 11: Golfing
- 12: Exercise class or aerobics
- 13: Downhill skiing or snowboarding
- 14: Bowling
- 15: Baseball or softball
- 16: Tennis
- 17: Weight-training
- 18: Fishing
- 19: Volleyball
- 20: Basketball
- 21: Soccer
- 22: Any other
- 23: No physical activity
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Physical activities (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q1X
In the past 3 months, did you do any other physical activity for leisure?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Physical activities (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q1Y
In the past 3 months, did you do any other physical activity for leisure?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Physical activities (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q2
In the past 3 months, how many times did you participate in [Walking for exercise/Gardening or yard work/Swimming/Bicycling/Popular or social dance/Home exercises/Ice hockey/Ice skating/In-line skating or rollerblading/Jogging or running/Golfing/Exercise class or aerobics/Downhill skiing or snowboarding/Bowling/Baseball or softball/Tennis/Weight-training/Fishing/Volleyball/Basketball/Soccer/Any other]?
Min = 1; Max = 300
Physical activities (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q3
About how much time did you spend on each occasion?
- 1: 1 to 15 minutes
- 2: 16 to 30 minutes
- 3: 31 to 60 minutes
- 4: More than one hour
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Physical activities (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_R7
The last questions were about leisure time activities. Next, some questions about walking and bicycling that you do only as a way of getting to and from work or school.
Physical activities (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q7A
[Other than the (X) times you already reported walking for exercise was there any other time/Was there any time] in the past 3 months when you walked to and from work or school?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 3: Does not work or go to school
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Physical activities (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q7B
How many times?
Min = 1; Max = 270
Physical activities (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q7C
About how much time did you spend on each occasion?
- 1: 1 to 15 minutes
- 2: 16 to 30 minutes
- 3: 31 to 60 minutes
- 4: More than one hour
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Physical activities (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q8A
[Other than the (X) times you already reported bicycling was there any other time/Was there any time] in the past 3 months when you bicycled to and from work or school?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 3: Does not work or go to school
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Physical activities (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q8B
How many times?
Min = 1; Max = 200
Physical activities (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q8C
About how much time did you spend on each occasion?
- 1: 1 to 15 minutes
- 2: 16 to 30 minutes
- 3: 31 to 60 minutes
- 4: More than one hour
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Physical activity - Stages of change (SCP)
Physical activity - Stages of change (SCP) - Question identifier:SCP_Q01
Thinking about the level of physical activity you do every week, do you consider yourself to be...?
- 1: Very physically active
- 2: Moderately physically active
- 3: A bit physically active
- 4: Not at all physically active
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Physical activity - Stages of change (SCP) - Question identifier:SCP_Q02
Did you increase your physical activity level in the last 6 months?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Physical activity - Stages of change (SCP) - Question identifier:SCP_Q03
Do you intend to increase your physical activity level in the next 30 days?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Physical activity - Stages of change (SCP) - Question identifier:SCP_Q04
Do you intend to increase your physical activity level in the next 6 months?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sedentary activities (SAC)
Sedentary activities (SAC) - Question identifier:SAC_R1
Now, a few additional questions about activities you do in your leisure time, that is, activities not at work or at school.
Sedentary activities (SAC) - Question identifier:SAC_Q1
In a typical week in the past 3 months, how many hours did you usually spend:
on a computer, including playing computer games and using the Internet?
Min = 0; Max = 70
Sedentary activities (SAC) - Question identifier:SAC_Q2
(In a typical week, in the past 3 months, how many hours did you usually spend:)
playing video games on a game console or on a hand-held electronic device?
Min = 0; Max = 70
Sedentary activities (SAC) - Question identifier:SAC_Q3
(In a typical week in the past 3 months, how many hours did you usually spend:)
watching television or videos?
Min = 0; Max = 70
Sedentary activities (SAC) - Question identifier:SAC_Q4
(In a typical week, in the past 3 months, how many hours did you usually spend:)
reading, not counting at work or at school?
Min = 0; Max = 70
Use of protective equipment (UPE)
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_R10
Now a few questions about precautions you take while participating in some physical activities.
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q1A
In the past 12 months, have you done any bicycling?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q1B
When riding a bicycle, how often do you wear a helmet?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q2A
In the past 12 months, have you done any in-line skating or rollerblading?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q2B
When in-line skating or rollerblading, how often do you wear a helmet?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q2C
How often do you wear wrist guards or wrist protectors?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q2D
How often do you wear elbow pads?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q2E
How often do you wear knee pads?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q3A
Earlier, you mentioned going downhill skiing or snowboarding in the past 3 months. Was that:?
- 1: downhill skiing only
- 2: snowboarding only
- 3: both
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q3B
In the past 12 months, did you do any downhill skiing or snowboarding?
- 1: Downhill skiing only
- 2: Snowboarding only
- 3: Both
- 4: Neither
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q4A
When downhill skiing, how often do you wear a helmet?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q5A
When snowboarding, how often do you wear a helmet?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q5B
How often do you wear wrist guards or wrist protectors?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q6A
In the past 12 months, have you done any skateboarding?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q6B
How often do you wear a helmet?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q6C
How often do you wear wrist guards or wrist protectors?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q6D
How often do you wear elbow pads?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q7A
In the past 12 months, have you played any ice hockey?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Use of protective equipment (UPE) - Question identifier:UPE_Q7B
When playing ice hockey, how often do you wear a mouth guard?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sun safety behaviours (SSB)
Sun safety behaviours (SSB) - Question identifier:SSB_R01
The next few questions are about exposure to the sun and sunburns. Sunburn is defined as any reddening or discomfort of the skin, that lasts longer than 12 hours after exposure to the sun or other UV sources, such as tanning beds or sun lamps.
Sun safety behaviours (SSB) - Question identifier:SSB_Q01
In the past 12 months, has any part of your body been sunburnt?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sun safety behaviours (SSB) - Question identifier:SSB_Q02
Did any of your sunburns involve blistering?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sun safety behaviours (SSB) - Question identifier:SSB_Q03
Did any of your sunburns involve pain or discomfort that lasted for more than 1 day?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sun safety behaviours (SSB) - Question identifier:SSB_R06
For the next questions, think about a typical weekend, or day off from work or school in the summer months.
Sun safety behaviours (SSB) - Question identifier:SSB_Q06
About how much time each day do you spend in the sun between 11 am and 4 pm?
- 01: None
- 02: Less than 30 minutes
- 03: 30 to 59 minutes
- 04: 1 hour to less than 2 hours
- 05: 2 hours to less than 3 hours
- 06: 3 hours to less than 4 hours
- 07: 4 hours to less than 5 hours
- 08: 5 hours
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Sun safety behaviours (SSB) - Question identifier:SSB_Q07
In the summer months, on a typical weekend or day off, when you are in the sun for 30 minutes or more, how often do you:
seek shade?
- 1: Always
- 2: Often
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Rarely
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sun safety behaviours (SSB) - Question identifier:SSB_Q08
(In the summer months, on a typical weekend or day off, when you are in the sun for 30 minutes or more, how often do you:)
wear a hat that shades your face, ears and neck?
- 1: Always
- 2: Often
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Rarely
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sun safety behaviours (SSB) - Question identifier:SSB_Q09A
(In the summer months, on a typical weekend or day off, when you are in the sun for 30 minutes or more, how often do you:)
wear long pants or a long skirt to protect your skin from the sun?
- 1: Always
- 2: Often
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Rarely
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sun safety behaviours (SSB) - Question identifier:SSB_Q09B
(In the summer months, on a typical weekend or day off, when you are in the sun for 30 minutes or more, how often do you:)
use sunscreen on your face?
- 1: Always
- 2: Often
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Rarely
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sun safety behaviours (SSB) - Question identifier:SSB_Q10
What Sun Protection factor (SPF) do you usually use?
- 1: Less than 15
- 2: 15 to 25
- 3: More than 25
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sun safety behaviours (SSB) - Question identifier:SSB_Q11
In the summer months, on a typical weekend or day off, when you are in the sun for 30 minutes or more, how often do you:
use sunscreen on your body?
- 1: Always
- 2: Often
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Rarely
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sun safety behaviours (SSB) - Question identifier:SSB_Q12
What Sun Protection factor (SPF) do you usually use?
- 1: Less than 15
- 2: 15 to 25
- 3: More than 25
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sun safety behaviours (SSB) - Question identifier:SSB_Q13
Do you have skin cancer?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sun safety behaviours (SSB) - Question identifier:SSB_Q14
Have you ever been diagnosed with skin cancer?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sun safety behaviours (SSB) - Question identifier:SSB_Q15
What type of skin cancer [do/did] you have?
- 1: Melanoma
- 2: Non-melanoma
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Injuries (INJ)
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_R01
Now some questions about [other/null] injuries which occurred in the past 12 months, and were serious enough to limit your normal activities the day after the injury occurred. For example, a broken bone, a bad cut, a burn or a sprain.
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q01
[Not counting repetitive strain injuries or food poisoning,/Not counting food poisoning,] in the past 12 months, that is, from ^DATEONEYEARAGOE to yesterday, were you injured?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q02
How many times were you injured?
Min = 1; Max = 30
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q03
[In which/Thinking about the most serious injury, in which] month did it happen?
- 01: January
- 02: February
- 03: March
- 04: April
- 05: May
- 06: June
- 07: July
- 08: August
- 09: September
- 10: October
- 11: November
- 12: December
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q04
Was that this year or last year?
- 1: This year
- 2: Last year
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q05
What type of injury did you have? For example, a broken bone or burn.
- 01: Multiple serious injuries (excluding multiple minor injuries)
- 02: Broken or fractured bones
- 03: Burn, scald, chemical burn
- 04: Dislocation
- 05: Sprain or strain (including torn ligaments and muscles)
- 06: Cut, puncture, animal or human bite (open wound)
- 07: Scrape(s), bruise(s), blister(s) (including multiple minor injuries)
- 08: Concussion or other brain injury
- 09: Poisoning (excluding food poisoning, poison ivy, other contact dermatitis, and allergies)
- 10: Injury to internal organs
- 11: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q06
What part of the body was injured?
- 01: Multiple sites
- 02: Eyes (excluding fracture of facial bones around the eye)
- 03: Head (including facial bones)
- 04: Neck
- 05: Shoulder, upper arm
- 06: Elbow, lower arm
- 07: Wrist
- 08: Hand
- 09: Hip
- 10: Thigh
- 11: Knee, lower leg
- 12: Ankle, foot
- 13: Upper back or upper spine (excluding neck)
- 14: Lower back or lower spine
- 15: Chest (excluding back and spine)
- 16: Abdomen or pelvis (excluding back and spine)
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q07
What part of the body was injured?
- 1: Chest (within rib cage)
- 2: Abdomen or pelvis (below ribs)
- 3: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q08
Where were you when you were injured?
For example, someone's house, an office building, construction site.
- 01: In a home or its surrounding area (including respondent's home or other homes)
- 02: Residential institution
- 03: School, college, university (exclude sports areas)
- 04: Sports or athletics area of school, college, university
- 05: Other sports or athletics area (exclude school sports areas)
- 06: Other institution (e.g., church, hospital, theatre, civic building)
- 07: Street, highway, sidewalk
- 08: Commercial area (e.g., store, restaurant, office building, transport terminal)
- 09: Industrial or construction area
- 10: Farm (exclude farmhouse and its surrounding area)
- 11: Countryside, forest, lake, ocean, mountains, prairie, etc.
- 12: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q09
What were you doing when you were injured?
- 01: Sports or physical exercise (including school activities, and running)
- 02: Leisure or hobby (including volunteering)
- 03: Working at a job or business (excluding travel to and from work)
- 04: Household chores, outdoor yard maintenance, home renovations or
other unpaid work - 05: Sleeping, eating, personal care
- 06: Going up and down stairs
- 07: Driver or passenger in/on road motor vehicle (including motorcycles,
trucks) - 08: Driver or passenger in/on off-road motor vehicle (including boat, ATV, snowmobile)
- 09: Walking
- 10: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q10
Was the injury the result of a fall?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q11
How did you fall?
- 01: While skating, skiing or snowboarding
- 02: While engaged in other sport or physical exercise (including school activities and running)
- 03: Going up or down stairs / steps (icy or not)
- 04: Slip, trip, stumble or loss balance while walking on ice or snow
- 05: Slip, trip or stumble or loss balance while walking on any other surface
- 06: From furniture or while rising from furniture (e.g., bed, chair)
- 07: From elevated position (e.g., ladder, tree, scaffolding)
- 08: Due to health problems (e.g., faint, weakness, dizziness, hip/knee gave out, seizure)
- 09: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q12A
What caused the injury?
- 01: Transportation accident
- 02: Accidentally bumped, pushed, bitten, etc. by person or animal
- 03: Accidentally struck or crushed by object(s)
- 04: Accidental contact with sharp object, tool or machine
- 05: Smoke, fire, flames
- 06: Accidental contact with hot object, liquid or gas
- 07: Extreme weather or natural disaster
- 08: Overexertion or strenuous movement
- 09: Physical assault
- 10: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q12B
At what time of day did your injury occur?
- 1: Morning (06:00-11:59)
- 2: Afternoon (12:00-17:59)
- 3: Evening (18:00-23:59)
- 4: Night (00:00-05:59)
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q13
Did you receive any medical attention for the injury from a health professional in the 48 hours following the injury?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q14
Where did you receive treatment in the 48 hours?
- 01: Doctor's office
- 02: Hospital emergency room
- 03: Hospital outpatient clinic (e.g. day surgery, cancer)
- 04: Other clinic (e.g. walk-in, appointment, sports)
- 05: Physiotherapist or massage therapist's office
- 06: Community health centre / CLSC
- 07: Chiropractor's office
- 08: Where the injury happened/on-site (workplace, school, sports field,
hotel, ski hill) - 09: Other
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q15A
Were you admitted to a hospital overnight?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q15B
At the present time, are you getting follow-up care from a health professional because of this injury?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q16
In the past 12 months, did you have any other injuries that were treated by a health professional, but did not limit your normal activities?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Injuries (INJ) - Question identifier:INJ_Q17
How many injuries?
Min = 1; Max = 30
Repetitive strain - Sub Block (REP)
Repetitive strain - Sub Block (REP) - Question identifier:REP_R1
This next section deals with repetitive strain injuries. By this we mean injuries to muscles, tendons or nerves caused by overuse or repeating the same movement over an extended period. For example, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow or tendonitis.
Repetitive strain - Sub Block (REP) - Question identifier:REP_Q1
In the past 12 months, did you have any injuries due to repetitive strain?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Repetitive strain - Sub Block (REP) - Question identifier:REP_Q2
Were these injuries serious enough to limit your normal activities?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Repetitive strain - Sub Block (REP) - Question identifier:REP_Q3A
Thinking about the most serious repetitive strain, what part of the body was affected?
- 01: Head
- 02: Neck
- 03: Shoulder, upper arm
- 04: Elbow, lower arm
- 05: Wrist
- 06: Hand
- 07: Hip
- 08: Thigh
- 09: Knee, lower leg
- 10: Ankle, foot
- 11: Upper back or upper spine (excluding neck)
- 12: Lower back or lower spine
- 13: Chest (excluding back and spine)
- 14: Abdomen or pelvis (excluding back and spine)
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Repetitive strain - Sub Block (REP) - Question identifier:REP_Q3B
Do you know what type of activity caused this repetitive strain injury?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Repetitive strain - Sub Block (REP) - Question identifier:REP_Q4
Was the activity something you did while working at a job or business (excluding travel to or from work)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Repetitive strain - Sub Block (REP) - Question identifier:REP_Q5
What type of activity was this?
- 01: Walking
- 02: Sports or physical exercise (including school activities and running)
- 03: Leisure or hobby (include volunteering)
- 04: Household chores, outdoor yard maintenance,
home renovations or other unpaid work - 05: Computer use or typing
- 06: Driving a motor vehicle
- 07: Lifting or carrying an object or person
- 08: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Workplace Injury - Sub Block (INW)
Workplace Injury - Sub Block (INW) - Question identifier:INW_Q01
Did this injury occur in your current main job?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Workplace Injury - Sub Block (INW) - Question identifier:INW_Q02
What kind of business, industry or service were you working in when you were injured? (For example: cardboard box manufacturing, road maintenance, retail shoe store, secondary school, dairy farm, municipal government).
Long Answer Length = 50
Workplace Injury - Sub Block (INW) - Question identifier:INW_Q03
What kind of work were you doing? (For example: babysitting in own home, factory worker, forestry technician)
Long Answer Length = 50
Workplace Injury - Sub Block (INW) - Question identifier:INW_Q04
What were your most important activities or duties? (For example: caring for children, stamp press machine operator, forest examiner.
Long Answer Length = 50
Satisfaction with life (SWL)
Satisfaction with life (SWL) - Question identifier:SWL_R1
Now I'd like to ask about your satisfaction with various aspects of your life. For each question, please tell me whether you are very satisfied, satisfied, neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied.
Satisfaction with life (SWL) - Question identifier:SWL_Q02
How satisfied are you with your job or main activity?
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Satisfaction with life (SWL) - Question identifier:SWL_Q03
How satisfied are you with your leisure activities?
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Satisfaction with life (SWL) - Question identifier:SWL_Q04
(How satisfied are you) with your financial situation?
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Satisfaction with life (SWL) - Question identifier:SWL_Q05
How satisfied are you with yourself?
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Satisfaction with life (SWL) - Question identifier:SWL_Q06
How satisfied are you with the way your body looks?
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Satisfaction with life (SWL) - Question identifier:SWL_Q07
How satisfied are you with your relationships with family members?
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Satisfaction with life (SWL) - Question identifier:SWL_Q08
(How satisfied are you) with your relationships with friends?
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Satisfaction with life (SWL) - Question identifier:SWL_Q09
(How satisfied are you) with your housing?
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Satisfaction with life (SWL) - Question identifier:SWL_Q10
(How satisfied are you) with your neighbourhood?
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Stress - Sources (STS)
Stress - Sources (STS) - Question identifier:STS_R1
Now a few questions about the stress in your life.
Stress - Sources (STS) - Question identifier:STS_Q1
In general, how would you rate your ability to handle unexpected and difficult problems, for example, a family or personal crisis? Would you say your ability is...?
- 1: Excellent
- 2: Good
- 3: Fair
- 4: Poor
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Stress - Sources (STS) - Question identifier:STS_Q2
In general, how would you rate your ability to handle the day-to-day demands in your life, for example, handling work, family and volunteer responsibilities? Would you say your ability is...?
- 1: Excellent
- 2: Good
- 3: Fair
- 4: Poor
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Stress - Sources (STS) - Question identifier:STS_Q3
Thinking about stress in your day-to-day life, what would you say is the most important thing contributing to feelings of stress you may have?
- 01: Time pressures / not enough time
- 02: Own physical health problem or condition
- 03: Own emotional or mental health problem or condition
- 04: Financial situation (e.g., not enough money, debt)
- 05: Own work situation (e.g., hours of work, working conditions)
- 06: School
- 07: Employment status (e.g., unemployment)
- 08: Caring for - own children
- 09: Caring for - others
- 10: Other personal or family responsibilities
- 11: Personal relationships
- 12: Discrimination
- 13: Personal and family's safety
- 14: Health of family members
- 15: Other - Specify
- 16: Nothing
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Smoking (SMK)
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_R1
The next questions are about smoking.
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q201A
In your lifetime, have you smoked a total of 100 or more cigarettes (about 4 packs)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q201B
Have you ever smoked a whole cigarette?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q201C
At what age did you smoke your first whole cigarette?
Min = 5; Max = 121
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q202
At the present time, do you smoke cigarettes daily, occasionally or not at all?
- 1: Daily
- 2: Occasionally
- 3: Not at all
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q203
At what age did you begin to smoke cigarettes daily?
Min = 5; Max = 121
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q204
How many cigarettes do you smoke each day now?
Min = 1; Max = 99
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q205B
On the days that you do smoke, how many cigarettes do you usually smoke?
Min = 1; Max = 99
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q205C
In the past month, on how many days have you smoked 1 or more cigarettes?
Min = 0; Max = 30
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q205D
Have you ever smoked cigarettes daily?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q206A
When did you stop smoking? Was it...?
- 1: Less than one year ago
- 2: 1 year to less than 2 years ago
- 3: 2 years to less than 3 years ago
- 4: 3 or more years ago
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q206B
In what month did you stop?
- 01: January
- 02: February
- 03: March
- 04: April
- 05: May
- 06: June
- 07: July
- 08: August
- 09: September
- 10: October
- 11: November
- 12: December
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q206C
How many years ago was it?
Min = 3; Max = 121
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q207
At what age did you begin to smoke (cigarettes) daily?
Min = 5; Max = 121
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q208
How many cigarettes did you usually smoke each day?
Min = 1; Max = 99
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q209A
When did you stop smoking daily? Was it...?
- 1: Less than one year ago
- 2: 1 year to less than 2 years ago
- 3: 2 years to less than 3 years ago
- 4: 3 or more years ago
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q209B
In what month did you stop?
- 01: January
- 02: February
- 03: March
- 04: April
- 05: May
- 06: June
- 07: July
- 08: August
- 09: September
- 10: October
- 11: November
- 12: December
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q209C
How many years ago was it?
Min = 3; Max = 121
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q210A
Was that when you completely quit smoking?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q210B
When did you stop smoking completely? Was it...?
- 1: Less than one year ago
- 2: 1 year to less than 2 years ago
- 3: 2 years to less than 3 years ago
- 4: 3 or more years ago
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q210C
In what month did you stop?
- 01: January
- 02: February
- 03: March
- 04: April
- 05: May
- 06: June
- 07: July
- 08: August
- 09: September
- 10: October
- 11: November
- 12: December
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Smoking (SMK) - Question identifier:SMK_Q210D
How many years ago was it?
Min = 3; Max = 121
Smoking - Stages of change (SCH)
Smoking - Stages of change (SCH) - Question identifier:SCH_Q1
Are you seriously considering quitting smoking within the next 6 months?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Stages of change (SCH) - Question identifier:SCH_Q2
Are you seriously considering quitting within the next 30 days?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Stages of change (SCH) - Question identifier:SCH_Q3
In the past 12 months, did you stop smoking for at least 24 hours because you were trying to quit?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Stages of change (SCH) - Question identifier:SCH_Q4
How many times? (in the past 12 months, did you stop smoking for at least 24 hours because you were trying to quit.)
Min = 1; Max = 95
Smoking cessation methods (SCA)
Smoking cessation methods (SCA) - Question identifier:SCA_Q10A
In the past 12 months, did you try a nicotine patch to quit smoking?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking cessation methods (SCA) - Question identifier:SCA_Q10B
How useful was that in helping you quit?
- 1: Very useful
- 2: Somewhat useful
- 3: Not very useful
- 4: Not useful at all
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking cessation methods (SCA) - Question identifier:SCA_Q11A
(In the past 12 months) did you try Nicorettes or other nicotine gum or candy to quit smoking?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking cessation methods (SCA) - Question identifier:SCA_Q11B
How useful was that in helping you quit?
- 1: Very useful
- 2: Somewhat useful
- 3: Not very useful
- 4: Not useful at all
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking cessation methods (SCA) - Question identifier:SCA_Q12A
In the past 12 months, did you try medication such as Zyban, Prolev or Wellbutrin to quit smoking?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking cessation methods (SCA) - Question identifier:SCA_Q12B
How useful was that in helping you quit?
- 1: Very useful
- 2: Somewhat useful
- 3: Not very useful
- 4: Not useful at all
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking cessation methods (SCA) - Question identifier:SCA_Q50
In the past 12 months, did you stop smoking for at least 24 hours because you were trying to quit?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking cessation methods (SCA) - Question identifier:SCA_Q60
In the past 12 months, did you try any of the following to quit smoking:
a nicotine patch?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking cessation methods (SCA) - Question identifier:SCA_Q61
(In the past 12 months, did you try any of the following to quit smoking:)
Nicorettes or other nicotine gum or candy?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking cessation methods (SCA) - Question identifier:SCA_Q62
(In the past 12 months, did you try any of the following to quit smoking:)
medication such as Zyban, Prolev or Wellbutrin?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Physician counselling (SPC)
Smoking - Physician counselling (SPC) - Question identifier:SPC_Q10
Earlier, you mentioned having a regular medical doctor. In the past 12 months, did you go see this doctor?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Physician counselling (SPC) - Question identifier:SPC_Q11
Does your doctor know that you [smoke/smoked] cigarettes?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Physician counselling (SPC) - Question identifier:SPC_Q12
In the past 12 months, did your doctor advise you to quit smoking?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Physician counselling (SPC) - Question identifier:SPC_Q13
(In the past 12 months,) did your doctor give you any specific help or information to quit smoking?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Physician counselling (SPC) - Question identifier:SPC_Q14
What type of help did the doctor give?
- 1: Referral to a one-on-one cessation program
- 2: Referral to a group cessation program
- 3: Recommended use of nicotine patch or nicotine gum
- 4: Recommended Zyban or other medication
- 5: Provided self-help information (e.g., pamphlet, referral to website)
- 6: Own doctor offered counselling
- 7: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Physician counselling (SPC) - Question identifier:SPC_Q20
Earlier, you mentioned having "seen or talked to" a dentist in the past 12 months. Did you actually go to the dentist?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Physician counselling (SPC) - Question identifier:SPC_Q21
Does your dentist or dental hygienist know that you [smoke/smoked] cigarettes?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Physician counselling (SPC) - Question identifier:SPC_Q22
In the past 12 months, did the dentist or hygienist advise you to quit smoking?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Youth smoking (YSM)
Smoking - Youth smoking (YSM) - Question identifier:YSM_Q1
Where do you usually get your cigarettes?
- 01: Buy from - Vending machine
- 02: Buy from - Small grocery / corner store
- 03: Buy from - Supermarket
- 04: Buy from - Drug store
- 05: Buy from - Gas station
- 06: Buy from - Other store
- 07: Buy from - Friend or someone else
- 08: Given them by - Brother or sister
- 09: Given them by - Mother or father
- 10: Given them by - Friend or someone else
- 11: Take them from - Mother, father or sibling
- 12: Other
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Smoking - Youth smoking (YSM) - Question identifier:YSM_Q2
In the past 12 months, have you bought cigarettes for yourself or for someone else?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Youth smoking (YSM) - Question identifier:YSM_Q3
In the past 12 months, have you been asked your age when buying cigarettes in a store?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Youth smoking (YSM) - Question identifier:YSM_Q4
In the past 12 months, has anyone in a store refused to sell you cigarettes?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Youth smoking (YSM) - Question identifier:YSM_Q5
In the past 12 months, have you asked a stranger to buy you cigarettes?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Exposure to second-hand smoke (ETS)
Exposure to second-hand smoke (ETS) - Question identifier:ETS_R01
The next questions are about exposure to second-hand smoke.
Exposure to second-hand smoke (ETS) - Question identifier:ETS_Q10
Including both household members and regular visitors, does anyone smoke inside your home, every day or almost every day?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Exposure to second-hand smoke (ETS) - Question identifier:ETS_Q11
How many people smoke inside your home every day or almost every day?
Min = 1; Max = 15
Exposure to second-hand smoke (ETS) - Question identifier:ETS_Q20A
In the past month, were you exposed to second-hand smoke, every day or almost every day, in a car or other private vehicle?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Exposure to second-hand smoke (ETS) - Question identifier:ETS_Q20B
(In the past month,) were you exposed to second-hand smoke, every day or almost every day, in public places (such as bars, restaurants, shopping malls, arenas, bingo halls, bowling alleys)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Exposure to second-hand smoke (ETS) - Question identifier:ETS_Q35
Is smoking allowed inside your home?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Exposure to second-hand smoke (ETS) - Question identifier:ETS_Q36
Is smoking inside your home restricted in anyway?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Exposure to second-hand smoke (ETS) - Question identifier:ETS_Q37
How is smoking restricted inside your home?
- 1: Allowed in certain rooms only
- 2: Restricted in the presence of young children
- 3: Allowed only if windows are open or with another type of ventilation
- 4: Other restriction(s)
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Other tobacco products (TAL)
Smoking - Other tobacco products (TAL) - Question identifier:TAL_Q1
Now I'd like to ask about your use of tobacco other than cigarettes.
In the past month, have you smoked cigars?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Other tobacco products (TAL) - Question identifier:TAL_Q2
(In the past month,) have you smoked a pipe?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Other tobacco products (TAL) - Question identifier:TAL_Q3
(In the past month,) have you used snuff?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Smoking - Other tobacco products (TAL) - Question identifier:TAL_Q4
(In the past month,) have you used chewing tobacco?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use (ALC)
Alcohol use (ALC) - Question identifier:ALC_R1
Now, some questions about your alcohol consumption.
When we use the word 'drink' it means:
- one bottle or can of beer or a glass of draft
- one glass of wine or a wine cooler
- one drink or cocktail with one and a half ounces of liquor.
Alcohol use (ALC) - Question identifier:ALC_Q1
During the past 12 months, that is, from [CURRENTDATE-1] to yesterday, have you had a drink of beer, wine, liquor or any other alcoholic beverage?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use (ALC) - Question identifier:ALC_Q2
During the past 12 months, how often did you drink alcoholic beverages?
- 1: Less than once a month
- 2: Once a month
- 3: 2 to 3 times a month
- 4: Once a week
- 5: 2 to 3 times a week
- 6: 4 to 6 times a week
- 7: Every day
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use (ALC) - Question identifier:ALC_Q3
How often in the past 12 months have you had [5/4] or more drinks on one occasion?
- 1: Never
- 2: Less than once a month
- 3: Once a month
- 4: 2 to 3 times a month
- 5: Once a week
- 6: More than once a week
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use during the past week (ALW)
Alcohol use during the past week (ALW) - Question identifier:ALW_Q5
Thinking back over the past week, that is, from last ^DAYLASTWEEKE to yesterday, did you have a drink of beer, wine, liquor or any other alcoholic beverage?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use during the past week (ALW) - Question identifier:ALW_Q5A_1
Starting with yesterday, that is [Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday], how many drinks did you have?
Min = 0; Max = 99
Alcohol use during the past week (ALW) - Question identifier:ALW_Q5A_2
How many drinks did you have:
on [Saturday/Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday]?
Min = 0; Max = 99
Alcohol use during the past week (ALW) - Question identifier:ALW_Q5A_3
(How many drinks did you have:)
on [Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday]?
Min = 0; Max = 99
Alcohol use during the past week (ALW) - Question identifier:ALW_Q5A_4
(How many drinks did you have:)
on [Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday]?
Min = 0; Max = 99
Alcohol use during the past week (ALW) - Question identifier:ALW_Q5A_5
(How many drinks did you have:)
on [Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday/Tuesday]?
Min = 0; Max = 99
Alcohol use during the past week (ALW) - Question identifier:ALW_Q5A_6
(How many drinks did you have:)
on [Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday]?
Min = 0; Max = 99
Alcohol use during the past week (ALW) - Question identifier:ALW_Q5A_7
(How many drinks did you have:)
on [Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday]?
Min = 0; Max = 99
Driving and safety (DRV)
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_R01
The next questions are about driving a motor vehicle. By motor vehicle, we mean a car, truck or van.
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q01A
In the past 12 months, have you driven a motor vehicle?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q01B
In the past 12 months, have you driven a motorcycle?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q02
How often do you fasten your seat belt when you drive a motor vehicle?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q03A
Excluding hands-free use, how often do you use a cell phone while you are driving a motor vehicle?
- 1: Often
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q03B
How often do you use a hands-free when talking on the cell phone while you are driving a motor vehicle?
- 1: Often
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q04
How often do you drive when you are feeling tired?
- 1: Often
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q05
Compared to other drivers, would you say you usually drive...?
- 1: Much faster
- 2: A little faster
- 3: About the same speed
- 4: A little slower
- 5: Much slower
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q06
(Compared to other drivers,) would you say you usually drive...?
- 1: Much more aggressively
- 2: A little more aggressively
- 3: About the same
- 4: A little less aggressively
- 5: Much less aggressively
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q07A
In the past 12 months, have you driven a motor vehicle after having 2 or more drinks in the hour before you drove?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q07B
How many times (in the past 12 months)?
Min = 1; Max = 95
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_R08
Now some questions about being a passenger in a motor vehicle.
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q08A
When you are a front seat passenger, how often do you fasten your seat belt?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 5: Do not ride in front seat
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q08B
When you are a back seat passenger, how often do you fasten your seat belt?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 5: Do not ride in back seat
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q09
When you are a passenger in a taxi, how often do you fasten your seat belt?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 5: Do not take taxis
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q10A
In the past 12 months, have you been a passenger with a driver who had 2 or more drinks in the hour before driving?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q10B
How many times (in the past 12 months)?
Min = 1; Max = 95
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q11A
In the past 12 months, have you been the driver of, or a passenger in, a snowmobile, motor boat or seadoo?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q11B
In the past 12 months, have you been the driver of, or a passenger in, an ATV (all terrain vehicle)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q12
How often do you wear a helmet when on an ATV?
- 1: Always
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Rarely
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q13A
In the past 12 months, have you been a passenger on [a snowmobile, motor boat, seadoo or ATV/a snowmobile, motor boat or seadoo/an ATV] with a driver who had 2 or more drinks in the hour before driving?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q13B
How many times (in the past 12 months)?
Min = 1; Max = 95
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q14A
In the past 12 months, have you driven [a snowmobile, motor boat, seadoo or ATV/a snowmobile, motor boat or seadoo/an ATV] after having 2 or more drinks in the hour before you drove?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Driving and safety (DRV) - Question identifier:DRV_Q14B
How many times (in the past 12 months)?
Min = 1; Max = 95
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD)
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_R1
The next questions are about how drinking can affect people in their activities. We will be referring to the past 12 months, that is, from [date one year ago] to yesterday.
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q01
In the past 12 months, have you ever been drunk or hung-over while at work, school or while taking care of children?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q02
How many times? Was it:
- 1: Once or twice?
- 2: 3 to 5 times?
- 3: 6 to 10 times?
- 4: 11 to 20 times?
- 5: More than 20 times?
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q03
In the past 12 months, were you ever in a situation while drunk or hung-over which increased your chances of getting hurt? (For example, driving a boat, using guns, crossing against traffic, or during sports.)
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q04
(In the past 12 months,) have you had any emotional or psychological problems because of alcohol use, such as feeling uninterested in things, depressed or suspicious of people?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q05
(In the past 12 months,) have you had such a strong desire or urge to drink alcohol that you could not resist it or could not think of anything else?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q06
(In the past 12 months,) have you had a period of a month or more when you spent a great deal of time getting drunk or being hung-over?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q07
In the past 12 months, did you ever drink much more or for a longer period of time than you intended?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q08
How many times? Was it:
- 1: Once or twice?
- 2: 3 to 5 times?
- 3: 6 to 10 times?
- 4: 11 to 20 times?
- 5: More than 20 times?
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q09
In the past 12 months, did you ever find that you had to drink more alcohol than usual to get the same effect or that the same amount of alcohol had less effect on you than usual?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_R10
People who cut down their alcohol use or stop drinking altogether may not feel well if they have been drinking steadily for some time. These feelings are more intense and can last longer than the usual hangover.
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q10
In the past 12 months, did you ever have a period when you stopped, cut down, or went without alcohol and then experienced symptoms like fatigue, headaches, diarrhea, the shakes or emotional problems?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q11
(In the past 12 months,) did you ever have a period when you drank alcohol even though you promised yourself you wouldn't, or when you drank a lot more than you intended?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q12
(In the past 12 months,) did you ever have a period of several days or more when you spent so much time drinking alcohol or recovering from the effects that you had little time for anything else?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q13
(In the past 12 months,) did you ever have a period of a month or longer when you gave up or greatly reduced important activities because of your use of alcohol?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q14
(In the past 12 months,) did you ever continue to drink alcohol when you knew you had a serious physical or emotional problem that might have been caused by or made worse by your alcohol use?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_R15
Please tell me what number best describes how much your use of alcohol interfered with each of the following activities during the past 12 months. For each activity, answer with a number between 0 and 10; 0 means "no interference", while 10 means "very severe interference".
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q15A
In the past 12 months, how much did your alcohol use interfere with:
your home responsibilities, like cleaning, shopping and taking care of the house or apartment?
0 No interference
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 \/
10 Very severe interference
Min = 0; Max = 10
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q15B_1
(How much did it interfere with:)
your ability to attend school?
0 No interference
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 \/
10 Very severe interference
Min = 0; Max = 11
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q15B_2
(How much did it interfere with:)
your ability to work at a job?
0 No interference
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 \/
10 Very severe interference
Min = 0; Max = 11
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q15C
(In the past 12 months,) how much did your alcohol use interfere with your ability to form and maintain close relationships with other people? (Remember that 0 means "no interference" and 10 means "very severe interference".)
0 No interference
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 \/
10 Very severe interference
Min = 0; Max = 10
Alcohol use - Dependence (ALD) - Question identifier:ALD_Q15D
How much did it interfere with your social life?
0 No interference
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 \/
10 Very severe interference
Min = 0; Max = 10
Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX)
Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX) - Question identifier:MEX_R01
The next questions are for recent mothers.
Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX) - Question identifier:MEX_Q01A
Have you given birth in the past 5 years?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX) - Question identifier:MEX_Q01B
In what year?
Min = 1900; Max = 2099
Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX) - Question identifier:MEX_Q02
Did you take a vitamin supplement containing folic acid before your (last) pregnancy, that is, before you found out that you were pregnant?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX) - Question identifier:MEX_Q03
For your last baby, did you breastfeed or try to breastfeed your baby, even if only for a short time?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX) - Question identifier:MEX_Q04
What is the main reason that you did not breastfeed?
- 01: Bottle feeding easier
- 02: Formula as good as breast milk
- 03: Breastfeeding is unappealing / disgusting
- 04: Father / partner didn't want me to
- 05: Returned to work / school early
- 06: C-Section
- 07: Medical condition - mother
- 08: Medical condition - baby
- 09: Premature birth
- 10: Multiple births (e.g. twins)
- 11: Wanted to drink alcohol
- 12: Wanted to smoke
- 13: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX) - Question identifier:MEX_Q05
Are you still breastfeeding?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX) - Question identifier:MEX_Q06A
How long did you breastfeed (your last baby)?
- 01: Less than 1 week
- 02: 1 to 2 weeks
- 03: 3 to 4 weeks
- 04: 5 to 8 weeks
- 05: 9 weeks to less than 12 weeks
- 06: 3 months (12 weeks to less than 16 weeks)
- 07: 4 months (16 weeks to less than 20 weeks)
- 08: 5 months (20 weeks to less than 24 weeks)
- 09: 6 months (24 weeks to less than 28 weeks)
- 10: 7 to 9 months
- 11: 10 to 12 months
- 12: More than 1 year
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX) - Question identifier:MEX_Q06B
Have other liquids such as milk, formula, water, juice, tea or herbal mixture been introduced to the baby's feeds?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX) - Question identifier:MEX_Q06C
How old was your (last) baby when other liquids [such as milk, formula, water, juice, tea or herbal mixture/null] were first added to the baby's feeds?
- 01: Less than 1 week
- 02: 1 to 2 weeks
- 03: 3 to 4 weeks
- 04: 5 to 8 weeks
- 05: 9 weeks to less than 12 weeks
- 06: 3 months (12 weeks to less than 16 weeks)
- 07: 4 months (16 weeks to less than 20 weeks)
- 08: 5 months (20 weeks to less than 24 weeks)
- 09: 6 months (24 weeks to less than 28 weeks)
- 10: 7 to 9 months
- 11: 10 to 12 months
- 12: More than 1 year
- 13: Have not added other liquids
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX) - Question identifier:MEX_Q08A
How old was your (last) baby when solid foods such as cereals, mashed up or pureed meat vegetables or fruits were first added to the baby's feeds?
- 01: Less than 1 week
- 02: 1 to 2 weeks
- 03: 3 to 4 weeks
- 04: 5 to 8 weeks
- 05: 9 weeks to less than 12 weeks
- 06: 3 months (12 weeks to less than 16 weeks)
- 07: 4 months (16 weeks to less than 20 weeks)
- 08: 5 months (20 weeks to less than 24 weeks)
- 09: 6 months (24 weeks to less than 28 weeks)
- 10: 7 to 9 months
- 11: 10 to 12 months
- 12: More than 1 year
- 13: Have not added solid foods
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX) - Question identifier:MEX_Q08B
What is the main reason [other liquids/other liquids and solid foods/solid foods] were first added to the baby's feeds?
- 01: Not enough breast milk
- 02: Baby was ready for solid foods
- 03: Inconvenience / fatigue due to breastfeeding
- 04: Difficulty with BF techniques (e.g., sore nipples, engorged breasts, mastitis)
- 05: Medical condition - mother
- 06: Medical condition - baby
- 07: Advice of doctor / health professional
- 08: Returned to work / school
- 09: Advice of partner / family / friends
- 10: Formula equally healthy for baby
- 11: Wanted to drink alcohol
- 12: Wanted to smoke
- 13: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX) - Question identifier:MEX_Q09A
During the time when your (last) baby was less than one year old and fed breast milk, did you give the baby a vitamin supplement containing Vitamin D?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX) - Question identifier:MEX_Q09B
Overall, how often did you give the baby a supplement containing Vitamin D?
- 1: Every day
- 2: Almost every day
- 3: Once or twice a week
- 4: Less than once a week
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Maternal experiences - Breastfeeding (MEX) - Question identifier:MEX_Q10
What is the main reason that you stopped breastfeeding?
- 01: Not enough breast milk
- 02: Baby was ready for solid foods
- 03: Inconvenience / fatigue due to breastfeeding
- 04: Difficulty with BF techniques (e.g., sore nipples, engorged breasts, mastitis)
- 05: Medical condition - mother
- 06: Medical condition - baby
- 07: Planned to stop at this time
- 08: Child weaned him / herself (e.g., baby biting, refusing breast)
- 09: Advice of doctor / health professional
- 10: Returned to work / school
- 11: Advice of partner / family / friends
- 12: Formula equally healthy for baby
- 13: Wanted to drink alcohol
- 14: Wanted to smoke
- 15: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Maternal experiences - Alcohol use during pregnancy (MXA)
Maternal experiences - Alcohol use during pregnancy (MXA) - Question identifier:MXA_Q30
Did you drink any alcohol during your last pregnancy?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Maternal experiences - Alcohol use during pregnancy (MXA) - Question identifier:MXA_Q31
How often did you drink?
- 1: Less than once a month
- 2: Once a month
- 3: 2 to 3 times a month
- 4: Once a week
- 5: 2 to 3 times a week
- 6: 4 to 6 times a week
- 7: Every day
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Maternal experiences - Alcohol use during pregnancy (MXA) - Question identifier:MXA_Q32
Did you drink any alcohol while you were breastfeeding (your last baby)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Maternal experiences - Alcohol use during pregnancy (MXA) - Question identifier:MXA_Q33
How often did you drink?
- 1: Less than once a month
- 2: Once a month
- 3: 2 to 3 times a month
- 4: Once a week
- 5: 2 to 3 times a week
- 6: 4 to 6 times a week
- 7: Every day
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Maternal experiences - Smoking during pregnancy (MXS)
Maternal experiences - Smoking during pregnancy (MXS) - Question identifier:MXS_Q20
During your last pregnancy, did you smoke daily, occasionally or not at all?
- 1: Daily
- 2: Occasionally
- 3: Not at all
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Maternal experiences - Smoking during pregnancy (MXS) - Question identifier:MXS_Q21
How many cigarettes did you usually smoke each day?
Min = 1; Max = 99
Maternal experiences - Smoking during pregnancy (MXS) - Question identifier:MXS_Q22
On the days that you smoked, how many cigarettes did you usually smoke?
Min = 1; Max = 99
Maternal experiences - Smoking during pregnancy (MXS) - Question identifier:MXS_Q23
When you were breastfeeding (your last baby), did you smoke daily, occasionally or not at all?
- 1: Daily
- 2: Occasionally
- 3: Not at all
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Maternal experiences - Smoking during pregnancy (MXS) - Question identifier:MXS_Q24
How many cigarettes did you usually smoke each day?
Min = 1; Max = 99
Maternal experiences - Smoking during pregnancy (MXS) - Question identifier:MXS_Q25
On the days that you smoked, how many cigarettes did you usually smoke?
Min = 1; Max = 99
Maternal experiences - Smoking during pregnancy (MXS) - Question identifier:MXS_Q26
Did anyone regularly smoke in your presence during or after the pregnancy (about 6 months after)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG)
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_R01
I am going to ask some questions about drug use. Again, I would like to remind you that everything you say will remain strictly confidential.
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q01
Have you ever used or tried marijuana, cannabis or hashish?
- 1: Yes, just once
- 2: Yes, more than once
- 3: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q02
Have you used it in the past 12 months?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q03
How often (did you use marijuana, cannabis or hashish in the past 12 months)?
- 1: Less than once a month
- 2: 1 to 3 times a month
- 3: Once a week
- 4: More than once a week
- 5: Every day
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q04
Have you ever used or tried cocaine or crack?
- 1: Yes, just once
- 2: Yes, more than once
- 3: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q05
Have you used it in the past 12 months?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q06
How often (did you use cocaine or crack in the past 12 months)?
- 1: Less than once a month
- 2: 1 to 3 times a month
- 3: Once a week
- 4: More than once a week
- 5: Every day
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q07
Have you ever used or tried speed (amphetamines)?
- 1: Yes, just once
- 2: Yes, more than once
- 3: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q08
Have you used it in the past 12 months?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q09
How often (did you use speed (amphetamines) in the past 12 months)?
- 1: Less than once a month
- 2: 1 to 3 times a month
- 3: Once a week
- 4: More than once a week
- 5: Every day
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q10
Have you ever used or tried ecstasy (MDMA) or other similar drugs?
- 1: Yes, just once
- 2: Yes, more than once
- 3: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q11
Have you used it in the past 12 months?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q12
How often (did you use ecstasy or other similar drugs in the past 12 months)?
- 1: Less than once a month
- 2: 1 to 3 times a month
- 3: Once a week
- 4: More than once a week
- 5: Every day
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q13
Have you ever used or tried hallucinogens, PCP or LSD (acid)?
- 1: Yes, just once
- 2: Yes, more than once
- 3: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q14
Have you used it in the past 12 months?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q15
How often (did you use hallucinogens, PCP or LSD in the past 12 months)?
- 1: Less than once a month
- 2: 1 to 3 times a month
- 3: Once a week
- 4: More than once a week
- 5: Every day
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q16
Did you ever sniff glue, gasoline or other solvents?
- 1: Yes, just once
- 2: Yes, more than once
- 3: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q17
Did you sniff some in the past 12 months?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q18
How often (did you sniff glue, gasoline or other solvents in the past 12 months)?
- 1: Less than once a month
- 2: 1 to 3 times a month
- 3: Once a week
- 4: More than once a week
- 5: Every day
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q19
Have you ever used or tried heroin?
- 1: Yes, just once
- 2: Yes, more than once
- 3: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q20
Have you used it in the past 12 months?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q21
How often (did you use heroin in the past 12 months)?
- 1: Less than once a month
- 2: 1 to 3 times a month
- 3: Once a week
- 4: More than once a week
- 5: Every day
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q22
Have you ever used or tried steroids, such as testosterone, dianabol or growth hormones, to increase your performance in a sport or activity or to change your physical appearance?
- 1: Yes, just once
- 2: Yes, more than once
- 3: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q23
Have you used it in the past 12 months?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q24
How often (did you use steroids in the past 12 months)?
- 1: Less than once a month
- 2: 1 to 3 times a month
- 3: Once a week
- 4: More than once a week
- 5: Every day
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q25A
During the past 12 months, did you ever need to use more drugs than usual in order to get high, or did you ever find that you could no longer get high on the amount you usually took?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_R25B
People who cut down their substance use or stop using drugs altogether may not feel well if they have been using steadily for some time. These feelings are more intense and can last longer than the usual hangover.
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q25B
During the past 12 months, did you ever have times when you stopped, cut down or went without drugs and then experienced symptoms like fatigue, headaches, diarrhea, the shakes or emotional problems?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q25C
(During the past 12 months,) did you ever have times when you used drugs to keep from having such symptoms?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q25D
(During the past 12 months,) did you ever have times when you used drugs even though you promised yourself you wouldn't, or times when you used a lot more drugs than you intended?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q25E
(During the past 12 months,) were there ever times when you used drugs more frequently, or for more days in a row than you intended?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q25F
(During the past 12 months,) did you ever have periods of several days or more when you spent so much time using drugs or recovering from the effects of using drugs that you had little time for anything else?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q25G
(During the past 12 months,) did you ever have periods of a month or longer when you gave up or greatly reduced important activities because of your use of drugs?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q25H
(During the past 12 months,) did you ever continue to use drugs when you knew you had a serious physical or emotional problem that might have been caused by or made worse by your use?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_R26
Please tell me what number best describes how much your use of drugs interfered with each of the following activities during the past 12 months. For each activity, answer with a number between 0 and 10; 0 means "no interference", while 10 means "very severe interference".
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q26A
How much did your use of drugs interfere with:
your home responsibilities, like cleaning, shopping and taking care of the house or apartment?
0 No interference
1 I
2 I
3 I
4 I
5 I
6 I
7 I
8 I
9 V
10 Very severe interference
Min = 0; Max = 10
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q26B_1
(How much did your use interfere with:)
your ability to attend school?
0 No interference
1 I
2 I
3 I
4 I
5 I
6 I
7 I
8 I
9 V
10 Very severe interference
Min = 0; Max = 11
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q26B_2
(How much did your use interfere with:)
your ability to work at a regular job?
0 No interference
1 I
2 I
3 I
4 I
5 I
6 I
7 I
8 I
9 V
10 Very severe interference
Min = 0; Max = 11
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q26C
(During the past 12 months,) how much did your use of drugs interfere with your ability to form and maintain close relationships with other people? Remember that 0 means "no interference" and 10 means "very severe interference".
0 No interference
1 I
2 I
3 I
4 I
5 I
6 I
7 I
8 I
9 V
10 Very severe interference
Min = 0; Max = 10
Illicit drugs use (IDG) - Question identifier:IDG_Q26D
How much did your use of drugs interfere with your social life?
0 No interference
1 I
2 I
3 I
4 I
5 I
6 I
7 I
8 I
9 V
10 Very severe interference
Min = 0; Max = 10
Problem gambling (CPG)
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_R01
The next questions are about gambling activities and experiences.
People have different definitions of gambling. They may bet money and gamble on many different things, including buying lottery tickets, playing bingo or playing card games with their family or friends.
Some of these questions may not apply to you; however, they need to be asked of all respondents.
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q01A
In the past 12 months, how often have you bet or spent money on instant win/scratch tickets or daily lottery tickets (Keno, Pick 3, Encore, Banco, Extra)?
- 01: Daily
- 02: Between 2 to 6 times a week
- 03: About once a week
- 04: Between 2 to 3 times a month
- 05: About once a month
- 06: Between 6 to 11 times a year
- 07: Between 1 to 5 times a year
- 08: Never
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q01B
(In the past 12 months,) how often have you bet or spent money on lottery tickets such as 6/49 or Lotto Max, raffles or fund-raising tickets?
- 01: Daily
- 02: Between 2 to 6 times a week
- 03: About once a week
- 04: Between 2 to 3 times a month
- 05: About once a month
- 06: Between 6 to 11 times a year
- 07: Between 1 to 5 times a year
- 08: Never
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q01C
(In the past 12 months,) how often have you bet or spent money on Bingo?
- 01: Daily
- 02: Between 2 to 6 times a week
- 03: About once a week
- 04: Between 2 to 3 times a month
- 05: About once a month
- 06: Between 6 to 11 times a year
- 07: Between 1 to 5 times a year
- 08: Never
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q01D
(In the past 12 months,) how often have you bet or spent money playing cards or board games with family or friends?
- 01: Daily
- 02: Between 2 to 6 times a week
- 03: About once a week
- 04: Between 2 to 3 times a month
- 05: About once a month
- 06: Between 6 to 11 times a year
- 07: Between 1 to 5 times a year
- 08: Never
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q01E
(In the past 12 months,) how often have you bet or spent money on video lottery terminals (VLTs) outside of casinos?
- 01: Daily
- 02: Between 2 to 6 times a week
- 03: About once a week
- 04: Between 2 to 3 times a month
- 05: About once a month
- 06: Between 6 to 11 times a year
- 07: Between 1 to 5 times a year
- 08: Never
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q01F
(In the past 12 months,) how often have you bet or spent money on coin slots or VLTs at a casino?
- 01: Daily
- 02: Between 2 to 6 times a week
- 03: About once a week
- 04: Between 2 to 3 times a month
- 05: About once a month
- 06: Between 6 to 11 times a year
- 07: Between 1 to 5 times a year
- 08: Never
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q01G
(In the past 12 months,) how often have you bet or spent money on casino games other than coin slots or VLTs (for example, poker, roulette, blackjack, Keno)?
- 01: Daily
- 02: Between 2 to 6 times a week
- 03: About once a week
- 04: Between 2 to 3 times a month
- 05: About once a month
- 06: Between 6 to 11 times a year
- 07: Between 1 to 5 times a year
- 08: Never
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q01H
(In the past 12 months,) how often have you bet or spent money on Internet or arcade gambling?
- 01: Daily
- 02: Between 2 to 6 times a week
- 03: About once a week
- 04: Between 2 to 3 times a month
- 05: About once a month
- 06: Between 6 to 11 times a year
- 07: Between 1 to 5 times a year
- 08: Never
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q01I
In the past 12 months, how often have you bet or spent money on live horse racing at the track or off track?
- 01: Daily
- 02: Between 2 to 6 times a week
- 03: About once a week
- 04: Between 2 to 3 times a month
- 05: About once a month
- 06: Between 6 to 11 times a year
- 07: Between 1 to 5 times a year
- 08: Never
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q01J
(In the past 12 months,) how often have you bet or spent money on sports such as sports lotteries (Sport Select, Pro-Line, Mise-au-jeu, Total), sports pool or sporting events?
- 01: Daily
- 02: Between 2 to 6 times a week
- 03: About once a week
- 04: Between 2 to 3 times a month
- 05: About once a month
- 06: Between 6 to 11 times a year
- 07: Between 1 to 5 times a year
- 08: Never
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q01K
(In the past 12 months,) how often have you bet or spent money on speculative investments such as stocks, options or commodities?
- 01: Daily
- 02: Between 2 to 6 times a week
- 03: About once a week
- 04: Between 2 to 3 times a month
- 05: About once a month
- 06: Between 6 to 11 times a year
- 07: Between 1 to 5 times a year
- 08: Never
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q01L
In the past 12 months, how often have you bet or spent money on games of skill such as pool, golf, bowling or darts?
- 01: Daily
- 02: Between 2 to 6 times a week
- 03: About once a week
- 04: Between 2 to 3 times a month
- 05: About once a month
- 06: Between 6 to 11 times a year
- 07: Between 1 to 5 times a year
- 08: Never
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q01M
(In the past 12 months,) how often have you bet or spent money on any other forms of gambling such as dog races, gambling at casino nights/country fairs, bet on sports with a bookie or gambling pools at work?
- 01: Daily
- 02: Between 2 to 6 times a week
- 03: About once a week
- 04: Between 2 to 3 times a month
- 05: About once a month
- 06: Between 6 to 11 times a year
- 07: Between 1 to 5 times a year
- 08: Never
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q01N
In the past 12 months, how much money, not including winnings, did you spend on all of your gambling activities?
- 1: Between 1 dollar and 50 dollars
- 2: Between 51 dollars and 100 dollars
- 3: Between 101 dollars and 250 dollars
- 4: Between 251 dollars and 500 dollars
- 5: Between 501 dollars and 1000 dollars
- 6: More than 1000 dollars
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_R02
The next questions are about gambling attitudes and experiences. Again, all the questions will refer to the past 12 months.
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q02
In the past 12 months, how often have you bet or spent more money than you wanted to on gambling?
- 1: Never
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Most of the time
- 4: Almost always
- 5: I am not a gambler
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q03
(In the past 12 months,) how often have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
- 1: Never
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Most of the time
- 4: Almost always
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q04
(In the past 12 months,) when you gambled, how often did you go back another day to try to win back the money you lost?
- 1: Never
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Most of the time
- 4: Almost always
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q05
In the past 12 months, how often have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?
- 1: Never
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Most of the time
- 4: Almost always
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q06
(In the past 12 months,) how often have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?
- 1: Never
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Most of the time
- 4: Almost always
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q07
(In the past 12 months,) how often has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?
- 1: Never
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Most of the time
- 4: Almost always
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q08
(In the past 12 months,) how often have people criticized your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem, regardless of whether or not you thought it was true?
- 1: Never
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Most of the time
- 4: Almost always
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q09
(In the past 12 months,) how often has your gambling caused financial problems for you or your family?
- 1: Never
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Most of the time
- 4: Almost always
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q10
In the past 12 months, how often have you felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?
- 1: Never
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Most of the time
- 4: Almost always
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q11
(In the past 12 months,) how often have you lied to family members or others to hide your gambling?
- 1: Never
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Most of the time
- 4: Almost always
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q12
(In the past 12 months,) how often have you wanted to stop betting money or gambling, but didn't think you could?
- 1: Never
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Most of the time
- 4: Almost always
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q13
In the past 12 months, how often have you bet more than you could really afford to lose?
- 1: Never
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Most of the time
- 4: Almost always
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q14
(In the past 12 months,) have you tried to quit or cut down on your gambling but were unable to do it?
- 1: Never
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Most of the time
- 4: Almost always
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q15
(In the past 12 months,) have you gambled as a way of forgetting problems or to feel better when you were depressed?
- 1: Never
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Most of the time
- 4: Almost always
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q16
(In the past 12 months,) has your gambling caused any problems with your relationship with any of your family members or friends?
- 1: Never
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Most of the time
- 4: Almost always
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q17
Has anyone in your family ever had a gambling problem?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q18
In the past 12 months, have you used alcohol or drugs while gambling?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_R19
Please tell me what number best describes how much your gambling activities interfered with each of the following activities during the past 12 months. For each activity, answer with a number between 0 and 10; 0 means "no interference", while 10 means "very severe interference".
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q19A
During the past 12 months, how much did your gambling activities interfere with your home responsibilities, like cleaning, shopping and taking care of the house or apartment?
0 No interference
1 I
2 I
3 I
4 I
5 I
6 I
7 I
8 I
9 V
10 Very severe interference
Min = 0; Max = 10
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q19B_1
How much did these activities interfere with your ability to attend school?
0 No interference
1 I
2 I
3 I
4 I
5 I
6 I
7 I
8 I
9 V
10 Very severe interference
Min = 0; Max = 11
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q19B_2
How much did they interfere with your ability to work at a job?
0 No interference
1 I
2 I
3 I
4 I
5 I
6 I
7 I
8 I
9 V
10 Very severe interference
Min = 0; Max = 11
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q19C
(During the past 12 months,) how much did your gambling activities interfere with your ability to form and maintain close relationships with other people? (Remember that 0 means "no interference" and 10 means "very severe interference".)
0 No interference
1 I
2 I
3 I
4 I
5 I
6 I
7 I
8 I
9 V
10 Very severe interference
Min = 0; Max = 10
Problem gambling (CPG) - Question identifier:CPG_Q19D
How much did they interfere with your social life?
0 No interference
1 I
2 I
3 I
4 I
5 I
6 I
7 I
8 I
9 V
10 Very severe interference
Min = 0; Max = 10
Sexual behaviours (SXB)
Sexual behaviours (SXB) - Question identifier:SXB_R01
I would like to ask you a few questions about sexual behaviour. We ask these questions because sexual behaviours can have very important and long-lasting effects on personal health. You can be assured that anything you say will remain confidential.
Sexual behaviours (SXB) - Question identifier:SXB_Q01
Have you ever had sexual intercourse?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sexual behaviours (SXB) - Question identifier:SXB_Q02
How old were you the first time [you had sexual intercourse/null]?
Min = 1; Max = 121
Sexual behaviours (SXB) - Question identifier:SXB_Q03
In the past 12 months, have you had sexual intercourse?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sexual behaviours (SXB) - Question identifier:SXB_Q04
With how many different partners?
- 1: 1 partner
- 2: 2 partners
- 3: 3 partners
- 4: 4 or more partners
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sexual behaviours (SXB) - Question identifier:SXB_Q07
Have you ever been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sexual behaviours (SXB) - Question identifier:SXB_Q08
Did you use a condom the last time you had sexual intercourse?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sexual behaviours (SXB) - Question identifier:SXB_R9A
Now a few questions about birth control.
Sexual behaviours (SXB) - Question identifier:SXB_R9B
I'm going to read you a statement about pregnancy. Please tell me if you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree.
Sexual behaviours (SXB) - Question identifier:SXB_Q09
It is important to me to avoid getting pregnant right now.
- 1: Strongly agree
- 2: Agree
- 3: Neither agree nor disagree
- 4: Disagree
- 5: Strongly disagree
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sexual behaviours (SXB) - Question identifier:SXB_R10
I'm going to read you a statement about pregnancy. Please tell me if you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree.
Sexual behaviours (SXB) - Question identifier:SXB_Q10
It is important to me to avoid getting my partner pregnant right now.
- 1: Strongly agree
- 2: Agree
- 3: Neither agree nor disagree
- 4: Disagree
- 5: Strongly disagree
- 6: Doesn't have a partner right now
- 7: Partner already pregnant
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sexual behaviours (SXB) - Question identifier:SXB_Q11
In the past 12 months, did you and your partner usually use birth control?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sexual behaviours (SXB) - Question identifier:SXB_Q12
What kind of birth control did you and your partner usually use?
- 1: Condom (male or female condom)
- 2: Birth control pill
- 3: Diaphragm
- 4: Spermicide (e.g., foam, jelly, film)
- 5: Birth control injection (Deprovera)
- 6: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Sexual behaviours (SXB) - Question identifier:SXB_Q13
What kind of birth control did you and your partner use the last time you had sex?
- 1: Condom (male or female condom)
- 2: Birth control pill
- 3: Diaphragm
- 4: Spermicide (e.g., foam, jelly, film)
- 5: Birth control injection (Deprovera)
- 6: Nothing
- 7: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Social Provisions (SPS)
Social Provisions (SPS) - Question identifier:SPS_R01
The next questions are about your current relationships with friends, family members, co-workers, community members, and so on. Please indicate to what extent each statement describes your current relationships with other people.
Social Provisions (SPS) - Question identifier:SPS_Q01
There are people I can depend on to help me if I really need it.
- 1: Strongly agree
- 2: Agree
- 3: Disagree
- 4: Strongly disagree
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Social Provisions (SPS) - Question identifier:SPS_Q02
There are people who enjoy the same social activities I do.
- 1: Strongly agree
- 2: Agree
- 3: Disagree
- 4: Strongly disagree
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Social Provisions (SPS) - Question identifier:SPS_Q03
I have close relationships that provide me with a sense of emotional security and wellbeing.
- 1: Strongly agree
- 2: Agree
- 3: Disagree
- 4: Strongly disagree
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Social Provisions (SPS) - Question identifier:SPS_Q04
There is someone I could talk to about important decisions in my life.
- 1: Strongly agree
- 2: Agree
- 3: Disagree
- 4: Strongly disagree
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Social Provisions (SPS) - Question identifier:SPS_Q05
I have relationships where my competence and skill are recognized.
- 1: Strongly agree
- 2: Agree
- 3: Disagree
- 4: Strongly disagree
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Social Provisions (SPS) - Question identifier:SPS_Q06
There is a trustworthy person I could turn to for advice if I were having problems.
- 1: Strongly agree
- 2: Agree
- 3: Disagree
- 4: Strongly disagree
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Social Provisions (SPS) - Question identifier:SPS_Q07
I feel part of a group of people who share my attitudes and beliefs.
- 1: Strongly agree
- 2: Agree
- 3: Disagree
- 4: Strongly disagree
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Social Provisions (SPS) - Question identifier:SPS_Q08
I feel a strong emotional bond with at least one other person.
- 1: Strongly agree
- 2: Agree
- 3: Disagree
- 4: Strongly disagree
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Social Provisions (SPS) - Question identifier:SPS_Q09
There are people who admire my talents and abilities.
- 1: Strongly agree
- 2: Agree
- 3: Disagree
- 4: Strongly disagree
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Social Provisions (SPS) - Question identifier:SPS_Q10
There are people I can count on in an emergency.
- 1: Strongly agree
- 2: Agree
- 3: Disagree
- 4: Strongly disagree
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Consultations about mental health (CMH)
Consultations about mental health (CMH) - Question identifier:CMH_R01
Now I would like to ask you some questions about mental and emotional well-being.
Consultations about mental health (CMH) - Question identifier:CMH_Q01K
In the past 12 months, that is, from ^DATEONEYEARAGO to yesterday, have you seen or talked to a health professional about your emotional or mental health?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Consultations about mental health (CMH) - Question identifier:CMH_Q01L
How many times (in the past 12 months)?
Min = 1; Max = 366
Consultations about mental health (CMH) - Question identifier:CMH_Q01M
Whom did you see or talk to?
- 1: Family doctor or general practitioner
- 2: Psychiatrist
- 3: Psychologist
- 4: Nurse
- 5: Social worker or counsellor
- 6: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Mood (Bradburn affect balance scale) (MDB)
Mood (Bradburn affect balance scale) (MDB) - Question identifier:MDB_R1
The next set of questions describes some of the ways people feel at different times. Please tell me if you have the feeling often, sometimes or never.
Mood (Bradburn affect balance scale) (MDB) - Question identifier:MDB_Q1
During the past few weeks, how often have you felt:
on top of the world?
- 1: Often
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Mood (Bradburn affect balance scale) (MDB) - Question identifier:MDB_Q2
(During the past few weeks, how often have you felt:)
very lonely or remote from other people?
- 1: Often
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Mood (Bradburn affect balance scale) (MDB) - Question identifier:MDB_Q3
(During the past few weeks, how often have you felt:)
particularly excited or interested in something?
- 1: Often
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Mood (Bradburn affect balance scale) (MDB) - Question identifier:MDB_Q4
(During the past few weeks, how often have you felt:)
depressed or very unhappy?
- 1: Often
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Mood (Bradburn affect balance scale) (MDB) - Question identifier:MDB_Q5
During the past few weeks, how often have you felt:
pleased about having accomplished something?
- 1: Often
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Mood (Bradburn affect balance scale) (MDB) - Question identifier:MDB_Q6
(During the past few weeks, how often have you felt:)
bored?
- 1: Often
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Mood (Bradburn affect balance scale) (MDB) - Question identifier:MDB_Q7
(During the past few weeks, how often have you felt:)
proud because someone complimented you on something you had done?
- 1: Often
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Mood (Bradburn affect balance scale) (MDB) - Question identifier:MDB_Q8
(During the past few weeks, how often have you felt:)
so restless you couldn't sit long in a chair?
- 1: Often
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Mood (Bradburn affect balance scale) (MDB) - Question identifier:MDB_Q9
(During the past few weeks, how often have you felt:)
that things were going your way?
- 1: Often
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Mood (Bradburn affect balance scale) (MDB) - Question identifier:MDB_Q10
During the past few weeks, how often have you felt:
upset because someone criticized you?
- 1: Often
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Mood (Bradburn affect balance scale) (MDB) - Question identifier:MDB_Q11
Taking things all together, how would you say things are these days? Would you say you're...?
- 1: very happy?
- 2: pretty happy?
- 3: not too happy?
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Distress (DIS)
Distress (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_R01
The following questions deal with feelings you may have had during the past month.
Distress (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01A
During the past month, that is, from [CURRENTDATE-1] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:
tired out for no good reason?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Some of the time
- 4: A little of the time
- 5: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Distress (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01B
During the past month, that is, from [CURRENTDATE-1] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:
nervous?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Some of the time
- 4: A little of the time
- 5: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Distress (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01C
(During the past month, that is, from [CURRENTDATE-1] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:)
so nervous that nothing could calm you down?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Some of the time
- 4: A little of the time
- 5: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Distress (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01D
(During the past month, that is, from [CURRENTDATE-1] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:)
hopeless?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Some of the time
- 4: A little of the time
- 5: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Distress (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01E
During the past month, that is, from [CURRENTDATE-1] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:
restless or fidgety?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Some of the time
- 4: A little of the time
- 5: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Distress (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01F
(During the past month, that is, from [CURRENTDATE-1] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:)
so restless you could not sit still?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Some of the time
- 4: A little of the time
- 5: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Distress (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01G
(During the past month, that is, from [CURRENTDATE-1] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:)
sad or depressed?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Some of the time
- 4: A little of the time
- 5: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Distress (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01H
(During the past month, that is, from [CURRENTDATE-1] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:)
so depressed that nothing could cheer you up?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Some of the time
- 4: A little of the time
- 5: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Distress (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01I
(During the past month, that is, from [CURRENTDATE-1] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:)
that everything was an effort?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Some of the time
- 4: A little of the time
- 5: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Distress (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01J
(During the past month, that is, from [CURRENTDATE-1] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:)
worthless?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: Some of the time
- 4: A little of the time
- 5: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Distress (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01K
We just talked about feelings that occurred to different degrees during the past month. Taking them altogether, did these feelings occur more often in the past month than is usual for you, less often than usual or about the same as usual?
- 1: More often
- 2: Less often
- 3: About the same
- 4: Never have had any
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Distress (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01L
Is that a lot more, somewhat more or only a little more often than usual?
- 1: A lot
- 2: Somewhat
- 3: A little
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Distress (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01M
Is that a lot less, somewhat less or only a little less often than usual?
- 1: A lot
- 2: Somewhat
- 3: A little
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Distress (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01N
During the past month, how much did these feelings usually interfere with your life or activities?
- 1: A lot
- 2: Some
- 3: A little
- 4: Not at all
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP)
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q02
During the past 12 months, was there ever a time when you felt sad, blue, or depressed for 2 weeks or more in a row?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q03
For the next few questions, please think of the 2-week period during the past 12 months when these feelings were the worst. During that time, did these feelings usually last...?
- 1: all day long
- 2: most of the day
- 3: about half of the day
- 4: less than half of a day
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q04
How often did you feel this way during those 2 weeks?
- 1: Every day
- 2: Almost every day
- 3: Less often
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q05
During those 2 weeks did you lose interest in most things?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q06
Did you feel tired out or low on energy all of the time?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q07
Did you gain weight, lose weight or stay about the same?
- 1: Gained weight
- 2: Lost weight
- 3: Stayed about the same
- 4: Was on a diet
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q08A
About how much did you [gain/lose]?
Min = 1; Max = 99
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_N08B
Was that in pounds or in kilograms?
- 1: Pounds
- 2: Kilograms
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q09
Did you have more trouble falling asleep than you usually do?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q10
How often did that happen?
- 1: Every night
- 2: Nearly every night
- 3: Less often
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q11
Did you have a lot more trouble concentrating than usual?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q12
At these times, people sometimes feel down on themselves, no good or worthless. Did you feel this way?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q13
Did you think a lot about death - either your own, someone else's or death in general?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_R14
Reviewing what you just told me, you had 2 weeks in a row during the past 12 months when you were sad, blue or depressed and also had some other things like ([Losing interest/null], [Feeling tired/null], [Gaining weight/Losing weight/null], [Trouble falling asleep/null], [Trouble concentrating/null], [Feeling down on yourself/null], [Thoughts about death/null]).
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q14
About how many weeks altogether did you feel this way during the past 12 months?
Min = 2; Max = 53
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q15
Think about the last time you felt this way for 2 weeks or more in a row. In what month was that?
- 01: January
- 02: February
- 03: March
- 04: April
- 05: May
- 06: June
- 07: July
- 08: August
- 09: September
- 10: October
- 11: November
- 12: December
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q16
During the past 12 months, was there ever a time lasting 2 weeks or more when you lost interest in most things like hobbies, work or activities that usually give you pleasure?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q17
For the next few questions, please think of the 2-week period during the past 12 months when you had the most complete loss of interest in things. During that 2-week period, how long did the loss of interest usually last?
- 1: All day long
- 2: Most of the day
- 3: About half of the day
- 4: Less than half of a day
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q18
How often did you feel this way during those 2 weeks?
- 1: Every day
- 2: Almost every day
- 3: Less often
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q19
During those 2 weeks did you feel tired out or low on energy all the time?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q20
Did you gain weight, lose weight, or stay about the same?
- 1: Gained weight
- 2: Lost weight
- 3: Stayed about the same
- 4: Was on a diet
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q21A
About how much did you [gain/lose]?
Min = 1; Max = 99
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_N21B
Was that in pounds or in kilograms?
- 1: Pounds
- 2: Kilograms
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q22
Did you have more trouble falling asleep than you usually do?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q23
How often did that happen?
- 1: Every night
- 2: Nearly every night
- 3: Less often
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q24
Did you have a lot more trouble concentrating than usual?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q25
At these times, people sometimes feel down on themselves, no good, or worthless. Did you feel this way?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q26
Did you think a lot about death - either your own, someone else's, or death in general?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_R27
Reviewing what you just told me, you had 2 weeks in a row during the past 12 months when you lost interest in most things and also had some other things like ([Feeling tired/null], [Gaining weight/Losing weight/null], [Trouble falling asleep/null], [Trouble concentrating/null], [Feeling down on yourself/null], [Thoughts about death/null]).
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q27
About how many weeks did you feel this way during the past 12 months?
Min = 2; Max = 53
Depression (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q28
Think about the last time you had 2 weeks in a row when you felt this way. In what month was that?
- 01: January
- 02: February
- 03: March
- 04: April
- 05: May
- 06: June
- 07: July
- 08: August
- 09: September
- 10: October
- 11: November
- 12: December
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Suicidal thoughts and attempts (SUI)
Suicidal thoughts and attempts (SUI) - Question identifier:SUI_R1
The following questions relate to the sensitive issue of suicide.
Suicidal thoughts and attempts (SUI) - Question identifier:SUI_Q1
Have you ever seriously considered committing suicide or taking your own life?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Suicidal thoughts and attempts (SUI) - Question identifier:SUI_Q2
Has this happened in the past 12 months?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Suicidal thoughts and attempts (SUI) - Question identifier:SUI_Q3
Have you ever attempted to commit suicide or tried taking your own life?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Suicidal thoughts and attempts (SUI) - Question identifier:SUI_Q4
Did this happen in the past 12 months?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Suicidal thoughts and attempts (SUI) - Question identifier:SUI_Q5
Did you see or talk to a health professional following your attempt to commit suicide?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Suicidal thoughts and attempts (SUI) - Question identifier:SUI_Q6
Whom did you see or talk to?
- 01: Family doctor or general practitioner
- 02: Psychiatrist
- 03: Psychologist
- 04: Nurse
- 05: Social worker or counsellor
- 06: Religious or spiritual advisor such as a priest, chaplain or rabbi
- 07: Teacher or guidance counsellor
- 08: Other
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR)
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_R03A
Although some of the following questions may seem repetitive, the next section deals with another way of measuring health status.
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_R03B
The questions are about how you feel and how well you are able to do your usual activities.
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q03
I'll start with a few questions concerning activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health limit you in any of the following activities:
in vigorous activities, such as running, lifting heavy objects, or participating in strenuous sports?
- 1: Limited a lot
- 2: Limited a little
- 3: Not at all limited
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q04
(Does your health limit you:)
in moderate activities, such as moving a table, pushing a vacuum cleaner, bowling, or playing golf?
- 1: Limited a lot
- 2: Limited a little
- 3: Not at all limited
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q05
(Does your health limit you:)
in lifting or carrying groceries?
- 1: Limited a lot
- 2: Limited a little
- 3: Not at all limited
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q06
(Does your health limit you:)
in climbing several flights of stairs?
- 1: Limited a lot
- 2: Limited a little
- 3: Not at all limited
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q07
(Does your health limit you:)
in climbing one flight of stairs?
- 1: Limited a lot
- 2: Limited a little
- 3: Not at all limited
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q08
(Does your health limit you:)
in bending, kneeling, or stooping?
- 1: Limited a lot
- 2: Limited a little
- 3: Not at all limited
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q09
(Does your health limit you:)
in walking more than one kilometre?
- 1: Limited a lot
- 2: Limited a little
- 3: Not at all limited
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q10
(Does your health limit you:)
in walking several blocks?
- 1: Limited a lot
- 2: Limited a little
- 3: Not at all limited
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q11
(Does your health limit you:)
in walking one block?
- 1: Limited a lot
- 2: Limited a little
- 3: Not at all limited
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q12
(Does your health limit you:)
in bathing and dressing yourself?
- 1: Limited a lot
- 2: Limited a little
- 3: Not at all limited
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q13
Now a few questions about problems with your work or with other regular daily activities. Because of your physical health, during the past 4 weeks, did you:
cut down on the amount of time you spent on work or other activities?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q14
Because of your physical health, during the past 4 weeks, did you:
accomplish less than you would like?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q15
(Because of your physical health, during the past 4 weeks,) were you:
limited in the kind of work or other activities?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q16
(Because of your physical health, during the past 4 weeks,) did you:
have difficulty performing the work or other activities (for example, it took extra effort)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q17
Next, a few questions about problems with your work or with other regular daily activities due to emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious). Because of emotional problems, during the past 4 weeks, did you:
cut down on the amount of time you spent on work or other activities?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q18
Because of emotional problems, during the past 4 weeks, did you:
accomplish less than you would like?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q19
(Because of emotional problems, during the past 4 weeks,) did you:
not do work or other activities as carefully as usual?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q20
During the past 4 weeks, how much has your physical health or emotional problems interfered with your normal social activities with family, friends, neighbours, or groups?
- 1: Not at all
- 2: A little bit
- 3: Moderately
- 4: Quite a bit
- 5: Extremely
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q21
During the past 4 weeks, how much bodily pain have you had?
- 1: None
- 2: Very mild
- 3: Mild
- 4: Moderate
- 5: Severe
- 6: Very severe
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q22
During the past 4 weeks, how much did pain interfere with your normal work (including work both outside the home and housework)?
- 1: Not at all
- 2: A little bit
- 3: Moderately
- 4: Quite a bit
- 5: Extremely
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_R23
The next questions are about how you felt and how things have been with you during the past 4 weeks. For each question, please indicate the answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling.
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q23
During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time:
did you feel full of pep?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: A good bit of the time
- 4: Some of the time
- 5: A little of the time
- 6: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q24
(During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time:)
have you been a very nervous person?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: A good bit of the time
- 4: Some of the time
- 5: A little of the time
- 6: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q25
(During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time:)
have you felt so down in the dumps that nothing could cheer you up?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: A good bit of the time
- 4: Some of the time
- 5: A little of the time
- 6: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q26
(During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time:)
have you felt calm and peaceful?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: A good bit of the time
- 4: Some of the time
- 5: A little of the time
- 6: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q27
(During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time:)
did you have a lot of energy?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: A good bit of the time
- 4: Some of the time
- 5: A little of the time
- 6: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q28
During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time:
have you felt downhearted and blue?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: A good bit of the time
- 4: Some of the time
- 5: A little of the time
- 6: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q29
(During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time:)
did you feel worn out?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: A good bit of the time
- 4: Some of the time
- 5: A little of the time
- 6: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q30
(During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time:)
have you been a happy person?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: A good bit of the time
- 4: Some of the time
- 5: A little of the time
- 6: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q31
(During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time:)
did you feel tired?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: A good bit of the time
- 4: Some of the time
- 5: A little of the time
- 6: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q32
During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time has your health limited your social activities (such as visiting with friends or close relatives)?
- 1: All of the time
- 2: Most of the time
- 3: A good bit of the time
- 4: Some of the time
- 5: A little of the time
- 6: None of the time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q33
Now please tell me the answer that best describes how true or false each of the following statements is for you.
[I/^FNAME] seem to get sick a little easier than other people.
- 1: Definitely true
- 2: Mostly true
- 3: Not sure
- 4: Mostly false
- 5: Definitely false
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q34
(Please tell me the answer that best describes how true or false each of the following statements is for you.)
[I/^FNAME] [am/is] as healthy as anybody [I/he/she] know.
- 1: Definitely true
- 2: Mostly true
- 3: Not sure
- 4: Mostly false
- 5: Definitely false
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q35
(Please tell me the answer that best describes how true or false each of the following statements is for you.)
[I/^FNAME] expect [my/his/her] health to get worse.
- 1: Definitely true
- 2: Mostly true
- 3: Not sure
- 4: Mostly false
- 5: Definitely false
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Health status (SF-36) (SFR) - Question identifier:SFR_Q36
(Please tell me the answer that best describes how true or false each of the following statements is for you.)
[My/^FNAME's] health is excellent.
- 1: Definitely true
- 2: Mostly true
- 3: Not sure
- 4: Mostly false
- 5: Definitely false
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC)
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_R10
The next questions are about the use of various health care services.
I will start by asking about your experiences getting health care from a medical specialist such as a cardiologist, allergist, [urologist/gynaecologist] or psychiatrist (excluding an optometrist)
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q10
In the past 12 months, did you require a visit to a medical specialist for a diagnosis or a consultation?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q11
In the past 12 months, did you ever experience any difficulties getting the specialist care you needed for a diagnosis or consultation?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q12
What type of difficulties did you experience?
- 01: Difficulty getting a referral
- 02: Difficulty getting an appointment
- 03: No specialists in the area
- 04: Waited too long - between booking appointment and visit
- 05: Waited too long - to see the doctor (i.e. in-office waiting)
- 06: Transportation - problems
- 07: Language - problem
- 08: Cost
- 09: Personal or family responsibilities
- 10: General deterioration of health
- 11: Appointment cancelled or deferred by specialist
- 12: Still waiting for visit
- 13: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 14: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_R20
The following questions are about any surgery not provided in an emergency that you may have required, such as cardiac surgery, joint surgery, like knee or hip, caesarean sections and cataract surgery, excluding laser eye surgery.
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q20
In the past 12 months, did you require any non-emergency surgery?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q21
In the past 12 months, did you ever experience any difficulties getting the surgery you needed?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q22
What type of difficulties did you experience?
- 01: Difficulty getting an appointment with a surgeon
- 02: Difficulty getting a diagnosis
- 03: Waited too long - for a diagnostic test
- 04: Waited too long - for a hospital bed to become available
- 05: Waited too long - for surgery
- 06: Service not available - in the area
- 07: Transportation - problems
- 08: Language - problem
- 09: Cost
- 10: Personal or family responsibilities
- 11: General deterioration of health
- 12: Appointment cancelled or deferred by surgeon or hospital
- 13: Still waiting for surgery
- 14: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 15: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_R30
Now some questions about MRIs, CAT Scans and angiographies provided in a non-emergency situation.
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q30
In the past 12 months, did you require one of these tests?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q31
In the past 12 months, did you ever experience any difficulties getting the tests you needed?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q32
What type of difficulties did you experience?
- 01: Difficulty getting a referral
- 02: Difficulty getting an appointment
- 03: Waited too long - to get an appointment
- 04: Waited too long - to get test (i.e. in-office waiting)
- 05: Service not available - at time required
- 06: Service not available - in the area
- 07: Transportation - problems
- 08: Language - problem
- 09: Cost
- 10: General deterioration of health
- 11: Did not know where to go (i.e. information problems)
- 12: Still waiting for test
- 13: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 14: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_R40A
Now I'd like you to think about yourself and family members living in your dwelling.
The next questions are about your experiences getting health information or advice when you needed it for yourself or a family member living in your dwelling.
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_R40B
The next questions are about your experiences getting health information or advice when you needed it.
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q40
In the past 12 months, have you required health information or advice [null/for yourself or a family member]?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q40A
Who did you contact when you needed health information or advice [null/for yourself or a family member]?
- 1: Doctor's office
- 2: Community health centre / CLSC
- 3: Walk-in clinic
- 4: Telephone health line (for example, HealthLinks, Telehealth Ontario, Health-Line, TeleCare, Info-Santé)
- 5: Hospital emergency room
- 6: Other hospital service
- 7: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q41
In the past 12 months, did you ever experience any difficulties getting the health information or advice [null/for yourself or a family member]?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q42
Did you experience difficulties during "regular" office hours (that is, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 3: Not required at this time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q43
What type of difficulties did you experience?
- 01: Difficulty contacting a physician or nurse
- 02: Did not have a phone number
- 03: Could not get through (i.e. no answer)
- 04: Waited too long to speak to someone
- 05: Did not get adequate info or advice
- 06: Language - problem
- 07: Did not know where to go / call / uninformed
- 08: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 09: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q44
Did you experience difficulties getting health information or advice during evenings and weekends (that is, 5:00 to 9:00 pm Monday to Friday, or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 3: Not required at this time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q45
What type of difficulties did you experience?
- 01: Difficulty contacting a physician or nurse
- 02: Did not have a phone number
- 03: Could not get through (i.e. no answer)
- 04: Waited too long to speak to someone
- 05: Did not get adequate info or advice
- 06: Language - problem
- 07: Did not know where to go / call / uninformed
- 08: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 09: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q46
Did you experience difficulties getting health information or advice during the middle of the night?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 3: Not required at this time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q47
What type of difficulties did you experience?
- 01: Difficulty contacting a physician or nurse
- 02: Did not have a phone number
- 03: Could not get through (i.e. no answer)
- 04: Waited too long to speak to someone
- 05: Did not get adequate info or advice
- 06: Language - problem
- 07: Did not know where to go / call / uninformed
- 08: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 09: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_R50A
Now some questions about your experiences when you needed health care services for routine or on-going care such as a medical exam or follow-up for yourself or a family member living in your dwelling.
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_R50B
Now some questions about your experiences when you needed health care services for routine or on-going care such as a medical exam or follow-up.
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q50A
Do you have a regular family doctor?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q50
In the past 12 months, did you require any routine or on-going care [null/for yourself or a family member]?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q51
In the past 12 months, did you ever experience any difficulties getting the routine or on-going care [you/you or a family member] needed?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q52
Did you experience difficulties getting such care during "regular" office hours (that is, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 3: Not required at this time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q53
What type of difficulties did you experience?
- 01: Difficulty contacting a physician
- 02: Difficulty getting an appointment
- 03: Do not have personal / family physician
- 04: Waited too long - to get an appointment
- 05: Waited too long - to see the doctor (i.e. in-office waiting)
- 06: Service not available - at time required
- 07: Service not available - in the area
- 08: Transportation - problems
- 09: Language - problem
- 10: Cost
- 11: Did not know where to go (i.e. information problems)
- 12: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 13: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q54
Did you experience difficulties getting such care during evenings and weekends (that is, 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Monday to Friday or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 3: Not required at this time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q55
What type of difficulties did you experience?
- 01: Difficulty contacting a physician
- 02: Difficulty getting an appointment
- 03: Do not have personal / family physician
- 04: Waited too long - to get an appointment
- 05: Waited too long - to see the doctor (i.e. in-office waiting)
- 06: Service not available - at time required
- 07: Service not available - in the area
- 08: Transportation - problems
- 09: Language - problem
- 10: Cost
- 11: Did not know where to go (i.e. information problems)
- 12: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 13: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_R60
The next questions are about situations when [you/you or a family member] have needed immediate care for a minor health problem such as fever, headache, a sprained ankle, vomiting or an unexplained rash.
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q60
In the past 12 months, did [you/you or a family member] require immediate health care services for a minor health problem?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q61
In the past 12 months, did you ever experience any difficulties getting the immediate care needed for a minor health problem [null/for yourself or a family member]?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q62
Did you experience difficulties getting such care during "regular" office hours (that is, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 3: Not required at this time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q63
What type of difficulties did you experience?
- 01: Difficulty contacting a physician
- 02: Difficulty getting an appointment
- 03: Do not have personal / family physician
- 04: Waited too long - to get an appointment
- 05: Waited too long - to see the doctor (i.e. in-office waiting)
- 06: Service not available - at time required
- 07: Service not available - in the area
- 08: Transportation - problems
- 09: Language - problem
- 10: Cost
- 11: Did not know where to go (i.e. information problems)
- 12: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 13: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q64
Did you experience difficulties getting such care during evenings and weekends (that is, 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Monday to Friday or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 3: Not required at this time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q65
What type of difficulties did you experience?
- 01: Difficulty contacting a physician
- 02: Difficulty getting an appointment
- 03: Do not have personal / family physician
- 04: Waited too long - to get an appointment
- 05: Waited too long - to see the doctor (i.e. in-office waiting)
- 06: Service not available - at time required
- 07: Service not available - in the area
- 08: Transportation - problems
- 09: Language - problem
- 10: Cost
- 11: Did not know where to go (i.e. information problems)
- 12: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 13: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q66
Did you experience difficulties getting such care during the middle of the night?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 3: Not required at this time
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Access to health care services (ACC) - Question identifier:ACC_Q67
What type of difficulties did you experience?
- 01: Difficulty contacting a physician
- 02: Difficulty getting an appointment
- 03: Do not have personal / family physician
- 04: Waited too long - to get an appointment
- 05: Waited too long - to see the doctor (i.e. in-office waiting)
- 06: Service not available - at time required
- 07: Service not available - in the area
- 08: Transportation - problems
- 09: Language - problem
- 10: Cost
- 11: Did not know where to go (i.e. information problems)
- 12: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 13: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Waiting times (WTM)
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_R01
Now some additional questions about your experiences waiting for health care services.
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q02A
You mentioned that you required a visit to a medical specialist such as a cardiologist, allergist [null/, gynaecologist] or psychiatrist.
In the past 12 months, did you require a visit to a medical specialist for a diagnosis or a consultation for a new illness or condition?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q02B
For what type of condition?
If you have had more than one such visit, please answer for the most recent visit.
- 01: Heart condition or stroke
- 02: Cancer
- 03: Asthma or other breathing conditions
- 04: Arthritis
- 05: Cataract or other eye conditions
- 06: Mental health disorder
- 07: Skin conditions
- 08: [Gynaecological problems/null]
- 09: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q03
Were you referred by...?
- 1: A family doctor
- 2: Another specialist
- 3: Another health care provider
- 4: Did not require a referral
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q04
Have you already visited the medical specialist?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q05
Thinking about this visit, did you experience any difficulties seeing the specialist?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q06
What type of difficulties did you experience?
- 01: Difficulty getting a referral
- 02: Difficulty getting an appointment
- 03: No specialists in the area
- 04: Waited too long - between booking appointment and visit
- 05: Waited too long - to see the doctor (i.e. in-office waiting)
- 06: Transportation - problems
- 07: Language - problem
- 08: Cost
- 09: Personal or family responsibilities
- 10: General deterioration of health
- 11: Appointment cancelled or deferred by specialist
- 12: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 13: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q07A
How long did you have to wait between when [you and your doctor decided that you should see a specialist/you and your health care provider decided that you should see a specialist/the appointment was initially scheduled] and when you actually visited the specialist?
Min = 1; Max = 365
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_N07B
Enter unit of time.
- 1: Days
- 2: Weeks
- 3: Months
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q08A
How long have you been waiting since [you and your doctor decided that you should see a specialist/you and your health care provider decided that you should see a specialist/the appointment was initially scheduled]?
Min = 1; Max = 365
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_N08B
Enter unit of time.
- 1: Days
- 2: Weeks
- 3: Months
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q10
In your view, [was the waiting time/has the waiting time been]...?
- 1: Acceptable
- 2: Not acceptable
- 3: No view
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q11A
In this particular case, what do you think is an acceptable waiting time?
Min = 1; Max = 365
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_N11B
Enter unit of time.
- 1: Days
- 2: Weeks
- 3: Months
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q12
Was your visit cancelled or postponed at any time?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q13
Was it cancelled or postponed by...?
- 1: Yourself
- 2: The specialist
- 3: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q14
Do you think that your health, or other aspects of your life, have been affected in any way because you had to wait for this visit?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q15
How was your life affected as a result of waiting for this visit?
- 01: Worry, anxiety, stress
- 02: Worry or stress for family or friends
- 03: Pain
- 04: Problems with activities of daily living (e.g., dressing, driving)
- 05: Loss of work
- 06: Loss of income
- 07: Increased dependence on relatives/friends
- 08: Increased use of over-the-counter drugs
- 09: Overall health deteriorated, condition got worse
- 10: Health problem improved
- 11: Personal relationships suffered
- 12: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q16
You mentioned that in the past 12 months you required non emergency surgery.
What type of surgery did you require? If you have had more than one in the past 12 months, please answer for the most recent surgery.
- 1: Cardiac surgery
- 2: Cancer related surgery
- 3: Hip or knee replacement surgery
- 4: Cataract or other eye surgery
- 5: [Hysterectomy (Removal of uterus)/null]
- 6: Removal of gall bladder
- 7: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q17
Did you already have this surgery?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q18
Did the surgery require an overnight hospital stay?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q19
Did you experience any difficulties getting this surgery?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q20
What type of difficulties did you experience?
- 01: Difficulty getting an appointment with a surgeon
- 02: Difficulty getting a diagnosis
- 03: Waited too long - for a diagnostic test
- 04: Waited too long - for a hospital bed to become available
- 05: Waited too long - for surgery
- 06: Service not available - in the area
- 07: Transportation - problems
- 08: Language - problem
- 09: Cost
- 10: Personal or family responsibilities
- 11: General deterioration of health
- 12: Appointment cancelled or deferred by surgeon or hospital
- 13: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 14: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q21A
How long did you have to wait between when you and the surgeon decided to go ahead with surgery and the day of surgery?
Min = 1; Max = 365
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_N21B
Enter unit of time.
- 1: Days
- 2: Weeks
- 3: Months
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q22
Will the surgery require an overnight hospital stay?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q23A
How long have you been waiting since you and the surgeon decided to go ahead with the surgery?
Min = 1; Max = 365
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_N23B
Enter unit of time.
- 1: Days
- 2: Weeks
- 3: Months
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q24
In your view, [was the waiting time/has the waiting time been]...?
- 1: Acceptable
- 2: Not acceptable
- 3: No view
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q25A
In this particular case, what do you think is an acceptable waiting time?
Min = 1; Max = 365
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_N25B
Enter unit of time.
- 1: Days
- 2: Weeks
- 3: Months
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q26
Was your surgery cancelled or postponed at any time?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q27
Was it cancelled or postponed by...?
- 1: Yourself
- 2: The surgeon
- 3: The hospital
- 4: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q28
Do you think that your health, or other aspects of your life, have been affected in any way due to waiting for this surgery?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q29
How was your life affected as a result of waiting for surgery?
- 01: Worry, anxiety, stress
- 02: Worry or stress for family or friends
- 03: Pain
- 04: Problems with activities of daily living (e.g., dressing, driving)
- 05: Loss of work
- 06: Loss of income
- 07: Increased dependence on relatives/friends
- 08: Increased use of over-the-counter drugs
- 09: Overall health deteriorated, condition got worse
- 10: Health problem improved
- 11: Personal relationships suffered
- 12: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q30
Now for MRIs, CAT Scans and angiographies provided in a non emergency situation.
You mentioned that in the past 12 months you required one of these tests.
What type of test did you require?
If you have had more than one in the past 12 months, please answer for the most recent test.
- 1: MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- 2: CAT Scan (Computed Axial Tomography)
- 3: Angiography (Cardiac Test)
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q31
For what type of condition?
- 1: Heart disease or stroke
- 2: Cancer
- 3: Joints or fractures
- 4: Neurological or brain disorders (e.g., for MS, migraine or headaches)
- 5: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q32
Did you already have this test?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q33
Where was the test done?
- 1: Hospital
- 2: Public clinic
- 3: Private clinic
- 4: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q34
Was the clinic located...?
- 1: In your province
- 2: In another province
- 3: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q35
Were you a patient in a hospital at the time of the test?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q36
Did you experience any difficulties getting this test?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q37
What type of difficulties did you experience?
- 01: Difficulty getting a referral
- 02: Difficulty getting an appointment
- 03: Waited too long - to get an appointment
- 04: Waited too long - to get test (i.e. in-office waiting)
- 05: Service not available - at time required
- 06: Service not available - in the area
- 07: Transportation - problems
- 08: Language - problem
- 09: Cost
- 10: General deterioration of health
- 11: Did not know where to go (i.e. information problems)
- 12: Unable to leave the house because of a health problem
- 13: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q38A
How long did you have to wait between when you and your doctor decided to go ahead with the test and the day of the test?
Min = 1; Max = 365
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_N38B
Enter unit of time.
- 1: Days
- 2: Weeks
- 3: Months
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q39A
How long have you been waiting for the test since you and your doctor decided to go ahead with the test?
Min = 1; Max = 365
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_N39B
Enter unit of time.
- 1: Days
- 2: Weeks
- 3: Months
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q40
In your view, [was the waiting time/has the waiting time been]...?
- 1: Acceptable
- 2: Not acceptable
- 3: No view
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q41A
In this particular case, what do you think is an acceptable waiting time?
Min = 1; Max = 365
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_N41B
Enter unit of time.
- 1: Days
- 2: Weeks
- 3: Months
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q42
Was your test cancelled or postponed at any time?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q43
Was it cancelled or postponed by...?
- 1: Yourself
- 2: The specialist
- 3: The hospital
- 4: The clinic
- 5: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q44
Do you think that your health, or other aspects of your life, have been affected in any way due to waiting for this test?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Waiting times (WTM) - Question identifier:WTM_Q45
How was your life affected as a result of waiting for this test?
- 01: Worry, anxiety, stress
- 02: Worry or stress for family or friends
- 03: Pain
- 04: Problems with activities of daily living (e.g., dressing, driving)
- 05: Loss of work
- 06: Loss of income
- 07: Increased dependence on relatives/friends
- 08: Increased use of over-the-counter drugs
- 09: Overall health deteriorated, condition got worse
- 10: Health problem improved
- 11: Personal relationships suffered
- 12: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Labour force (LBS)
Labour force (LBS) - Question identifier:LBS_R01
The next questions concern your activities in the last 7 days. By the last 7 days, I mean beginning ^DATEONEWEEKAGO, and ending ^YESTERDAY.
Labour force (LBS) - Question identifier:LBS_Q01
Last week, did you work at a job or a business? Please include part-time jobs, seasonal work, contract work, self-employment, baby-sitting and any other paid work, regardless of the number of hours worked.
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 3: Permanently unable to work
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Labour force (LBS) - Question identifier:LBS_Q02
Last week, did you have a job or business from which you were absent?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Labour force (LBS) - Question identifier:LBS_Q03
Did you have more than one job or business last week?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Labour force (LBS) - Question identifier:LBS_Q04
In the past 4 weeks, did you do anything to find work?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Labour force (LBS) - Question identifier:LBS_R31
The next questions are about your current job or business.
Labour force (LBS) - Question identifier:LBS_Q31
Are you an employee or self-employed?
- 1: Employee
- 2: Self-employed
- 3: Working in a family business without pay
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Labour force (LBS) - Question identifier:LBS_Q32
What is the name of your business?
Long Answer Length = 50
Labour force (LBS) - Question identifier:LBS_Q33
For whom do you work?
Long Answer Length = 50
Labour force (LBS) - Question identifier:LBS_Q34
What kind of business, industry or service is this?
Long Answer Length = 50
Labour force (LBS) - Question identifier:LBS_Q35
What is your work or occupation?
Long Answer Length = 50
Labour force (LBS) - Question identifier:LBS_Q36
In this work, what are your main activities?
Long Answer Length = 50
Labour force (LBS) - Question identifier:LBS_Q37
About how many hours a week do you usually work at your job or business? If you usually work extra hours, paid or unpaid, please include these hours.
Min = 1; Max = 168
Labour force (LBS) - Question identifier:LBS_Q38
You indicated that you have more than one job.
About how many hours a week do you usually work at your other job(s)? If you usually work extra hours, paid or unpaid, please include these hours.
Min = 1; Max = 168
Loss of Productivity (LOP)
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_Q015
Did you work at a job or a business at any time in the past three months?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_Q020
What is the main reason that you have not worked at a job or business in the past three months?
- 01: Chronic physical or mental health condition diagnosed by a health professional
- 02: Own injury such as broken bone, bad cut, burn or sprain
- 03: Own infectious disease such as a cold, flu or stomach flu
- 04: Other reason related to physical or mental health
- 05: Caring for own children
- 06: Caring for elderly relative(s)
- 07: Maternity, paternity or parental leave
- 08: Education, training or school
- 09: Temporary lay-off
- 10: Strike or lockout
- 11: Retired
- 12: Other
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_R030
The next questions are about absence from work because of your OWN health. Please include consultations with health professionals, but exclude absences because of the health of another person.
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_Q030
In the past three months, that is from ^DATETHREEMONTHSAGO to yesterday, have you missed any days at work because of a chronic health condition?
By chronic condition, we mean a long-term physical or mental condition that is expected to last or have already lasted 6 months or more and that has been diagnosed by a health professional.
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_Q040
How many days of work have you missed because of a chronic condition?
Min = 1; Max = 90
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_Q050
Which chronic condition was this?
- 01: Arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus or gout)
- 02: Osteoporosis
- 03: Cardiovascular disease (including stroke and hypertension)
- 04: Kidney disease
- 05: Asthma
- 06: Chronic bronchitis, emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- 07: Diabetes
- 08: Migraine
- 09: Back problems
- 10: Cancer
- 11: Mental illnesses (such as depression bipolar disorder, mania or schizophrenia)
- 12: Neurological diseases (such as Alzheimer, dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida)
- 13: Digestive diseases (such as celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, stomach ulcers)
- 14: Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome or multiple chemical sensitivities
- 15: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_Q060
In the past three months, have you missed any days at work because of an injury such as a broken bone, a bad cut, a burn or a sprain?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_Q070
How many days of work have you missed (because of an injury)?
Min = 1; Max = 90
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_Q080
In the past three months, have you missed any days at work because of an infectious disease such as a cold, a stomach flu or a respiratory infection?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_Q081
Which infectious disease was this?
- 1: Cold
- 2: Flu or influenza
- 3: Stomach flu
- 4: Respiratory infection
- 5: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_Q082
How many days of work have you missed because of a cold?
Min = 1; Max = 90
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_Q083
How many days of work have you missed because of a flu or influenza?
Min = 1; Max = 90
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_Q084
How many days of work have you missed because of a stomach flu?
Min = 1; Max = 90
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_Q085
How many days of work have you missed because of another respiratory infection such as pneumonia or bronchitis?
Min = 1; Max = 90
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_Q086
How many days of work have you missed because of any other infectious disease?
Min = 1; Max = 90
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_Q090
In the past three months, have you been absent from work because of any other reason related to your physical or mental health?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Loss of Productivity (LOP) - Question identifier:LOP_Q100
How many days of work have you missed because of another reason related to your own physical or mental health?
Min = 1; Max = 90
Education of selected respondent (EDU)
Education of selected respondent (EDU) - Question identifier:EDU_R05
Now some general background questions which will help us compare the health of people in Canada.
Education of selected respondent (EDU) - Question identifier:EDU_Q05
Are you currently attending a school, college, cegep or university?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Education of selected respondent (EDU) - Question identifier:EDU_Q06
Are you enrolled as...?
- 1: A full-time student
- 2: A part-time student
- 3: Both full-time and part-time student
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Socio-demographic characteristics (SDC)
Socio-demographic characteristics (SDC) - Question identifier:SDC_Q1
In what country were you born?
Socio-demographic characteristics (SDC) - Question identifier:SDC_Q2
Were you born a Canadian citizen?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Socio-demographic characteristics (SDC) - Question identifier:SDC_Q3
In what year did you first come to Canada to live?
Min = 1890; Max = 2030
Socio-demographic characteristics (SDC) - Question identifier:SDC_Q4A
To which ethnic or cultural groups did your ancestors belong? (For example: French, Scottish, Chinese, East Indian)
- 01: Canadian
- 02: French
- 03: English
- 04: German
- 05: Scottish
- 06: Irish
- 07: Italian
- 08: Ukrainian
- 09: Dutch (Netherlands)
- 10: Chinese
- 11: Jewish
- 12: Polish
- 13: Portuguese
- 14: South Asian (e.g. East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)
- 15: Norwegian
- 16: Welsh
- 17: Swedish
- 18: First Nations (North American Indian)
- 19: Métis
- 20: Inuit
- 21: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Socio-demographic characteristics (SDC) - Question identifier:SDC_Q4B_1
Are you an Aboriginal person, that is, First nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)? First Nations includes Status and Non-Status Indians.
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Socio-demographic characteristics (SDC) - Question identifier:SDC_N4B_2
If the respondent has already specified the Aboriginal group(s), select the group(s) from the list below; if not, ask:
(Are you First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?)
INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
First Nations (North American Indian) includes Status and Non-Status Indians.
The terms "First Nations" and "North American Indian" can be interchanged. Some respondents may prefer one term over the other.
"Inuit" is the plural form of "Inuk".
- 1: First Nations (North American Indian)
- 2: Métis
- 3: Inuk (Inuit)
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Socio-demographic characteristics (SDC) - Question identifier:SDC_Q4C
You may belong to one or more racial or cultural groups on the following list.
Are you?
- 01: White
- 02: South Asian (e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, etc.)
- 03: Chinese
- 04: Black
- 05: Filipino
- 06: Latin American
- 07: Arab
- 08: Southeast Asian (e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian, Malaysian, Laotian,
etc.) - 09: West Asian (e.g., Iranian, Afghan, etc.)
- 10: Korean
- 11: Japanese
- 12: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Socio-demographic characteristics (SDC) - Question identifier:SDC_Q5A_1
Of English or French, which language(s) do you speak well enough to conduct a conversation? Is it...?
- 1: English only
- 2: French only
- 3: Both English and French
- 4: Neither English nor French
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Socio-demographic characteristics (SDC) - Question identifier:SDC_Q5B
What language do you speak most often at home?
Socio-demographic characteristics (SDC) - Question identifier:SDC_Q6
What is the language that you first learned at home in childhood and still understand?
Socio-demographic characteristics (SDC) - Question identifier:SDC_R7
Now a question about the dwelling in which you live.
Socio-demographic characteristics (SDC) - Question identifier:SDC_Q7A
Is this dwelling?
- 1: Owned by you or a member of this household, even if it is still being paid for
- 2: Rented, even if no cash rent is paid
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Socio-demographic characteristics (SDC) - Question identifier:SDC_R7B
Now one additional background question which will help us compare the health of people in Canada.
Socio-demographic characteristics (SDC) - Question identifier:SDC_Q7B
Do you consider yourself to be...?
- 1: heterosexual (sexual relations with people of the opposite sex)
- 2: homosexual, that is lesbian or gay (sexual relations with people of your own sex)
- 3: bisexual (sexual relations with people of both sexes)
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Person most knowledgeable about household situation (PMK)
Person most knowledgeable about household situation (PMK) - Question identifier:PMK_R16AA
To avoid duplication of surveys, Statistics Canada has signed agreements with provincial and territorial ministries of health, Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada to share the information that you provided on this survey.
Provincial ministries of health may make this information available to local health authorities, but no identifiable information such as names, addresses or telephone numbers will be provided.
Person most knowledgeable about household situation (PMK) - Question identifier:PMK_R16AB
To avoid duplication of surveys, Statistics Canada has signed agreements with provincial and territorial ministries of health, Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada to share the information that you provided on this survey.
Territorial ministries of health may make this information available to local health authorities, but no identifiable information such as names, addresses, telephone numbers or health numbers will be provided.
Person most knowledgeable about household situation (PMK) - Question identifier:PMK_R16AC
To avoid duplication of surveys, Statistics Canada has signed agreements with provincial and territorial ministries of health, the " Institut de la Statistique du Québec ", Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada to share the information that you provided on this survey.
The " Institut de la Statistique du Québec " and provincial ministries of health may make this information available to local health authorities, but no identifiable information such as names, addresses or telephone numbers will be provided.
Person most knowledgeable about household situation (PMK) - Question identifier:PMK_Q016
These organizations have agreed to keep your information confidential and use it only for statistical purposes.
Do you agree to share the information provided?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Person most knowledgeable about household situation (PMK) - Question identifier:PMK_R020
For the last few questions, I would like to speak with someone who would be best able to answer questions about the entire household such as household income and food purchases.
Person most knowledgeable about household situation (PMK) - Question identifier:PMK_Q020
Who would this person be?
- 01: MEMBER1
- 02: MEMBER2
- 03: MEMBER3
- 04: MEMBER4
- 05: MEMBER5
- 06: MEMBER6
- 07: MEMBER7
- 08: MEMBER8
- 09: MEMBER9
- 10: MEMBER10
- 11: MEMBER11
- 12: MEMBER12
- 13: MEMBER13
- 14: MEMBER14
- 15: MEMBER15
- 16: MEMBER16
- 17: MEMBER17
- 18: MEMBER18
- 19: MEMBER19
- 20: MEMBER20
Person most knowledgeable about household situation (PMK) - Question identifier:PMK_Q030B
Is [MEMBER1/MEMBER2/MEMBER3/MEMBER4/MEMBER5/MEMBER6/MEMBER7/MEMBER8/MEMBER9/MEMBER10/MEMBER11/MEMBER12/MEMBER13/MEMBER14/MEMBER15/MEMBER16/MEMBER17/MEMBER18/MEMBER19/MEMBER20] available?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 3: Person most knowledgeable about household refuses to participate.
Person most knowledgeable about household situation (PMK) - Question identifier:PMK_R040
This completes your portion of the interview. On behalf of Statistics Canada, I would like to thank you very much for your time.
Person most knowledgeable about household situation (PMK) - Question identifier:PMK_R045
This completes your portion of the interview. On behalf of Statistics Canada, I would like to thank you very much for your time. I would now like to try and find the best time to speak with [MEMBER1/MEMBER2/MEMBER3/MEMBER4/MEMBER5/MEMBER6/MEMBER7/MEMBER8/MEMBER9/MEMBER10/MEMBER11/MEMBER12/MEMBER13/MEMBER14/MEMBER15/MEMBER16/MEMBER17/MEMBER18/MEMBER19/MEMBER20].
Person most knowledgeable about household situation (PMK) - Question identifier:PMK_R050
This completes your portion of the interview. On behalf of Statistics Canada, I would like to thank you very much for your time. I would now like to speak with ^MEMBERNAME.
Person most knowledgeable about household situation (PMK) - Question identifier:PMK_R060
Hello, My name is... I've just completed the main portion of the interview with <Respondent's name>. At this point I need to finish the interview with a few general questions on your household's situation. <Respondent's name> said you would be the best person to answer these types of questions.
Insurance coverage (INS)
Insurance coverage (INS) - Question identifier:INS_R1
Now, turning to your insurance coverage. Please include any private, government or employer-paid plans.
Insurance coverage (INS) - Question identifier:INS_Q1
Do you have insurance that covers all or part of the cost of:
your prescription medications?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Insurance coverage (INS) - Question identifier:INS_Q1A
Is it...?
- 1: A government-sponsored plan
- 2: An employer-sponsored plan
- 3: A private plan
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Insurance coverage (INS) - Question identifier:INS_Q2
(Do you have insurance that covers all or part of:)
your dental expenses?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Insurance coverage (INS) - Question identifier:INS_Q2A
Is it...?
- 1: A government-sponsored plan
- 2: An employer-sponsored plan
- 3: A private plan
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Insurance coverage (INS) - Question identifier:INS_Q3
(Do you have insurance that covers all or part of:)
the costs of eye glasses or contact lenses?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Insurance coverage (INS) - Question identifier:INS_Q3A
Is it...?
- 1: A government-sponsored plan
- 2: An employer-sponsored plan
- 3: A private plan
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Insurance coverage (INS) - Question identifier:INS_Q4
(Do you have insurance that covers all or part of:)
hospital charges for a private or semi-private room?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Insurance coverage (INS) - Question identifier:INS_Q4A
Is it...?
- 1: A government-sponsored plan
- 2: An employer-sponsored plan
- 3: A private plan
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC)
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_R010
The following questions are about the food situation for your household in the past 12 months.
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q010
Which of the following statements best describes the food eaten in your household in the past 12 months, that is, since ^CURRENTMONTH of last year?
- 1: [You/You and other household members] always had enough of the kinds of food you wanted to eat.
- 2: [You/You and other household members] had enough to eat, but not always the kinds of food you wanted.
- 3: Sometimes [you/you and other household members] did not have enough to eat.
- 4: Often [you/you and other household members] didn't have enough to eat.
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_R020
Now I'm going to read you several statements that may be used to describe the food situation for a household. Please tell me if the statement was often true, sometimes true, or never true for [you/you and other household members] in the past 12 months.
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q020
The first statement is: [You/You and other household members] worried that food would run out before you got money to buy more. Was that often true, sometimes true, or never true in the past 12 months?
- 1: Often true
- 2: Sometimes true
- 3: Never true
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q030
The food that [you/you and other household members] bought just didn't last, and there wasn't any money to get more. Was that often true, sometimes true, or never true in the past 12 months?
- 1: Often true
- 2: Sometimes true
- 3: Never true
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q040
[You/You and other household members] couldn't afford to eat balanced meals. In the past 12 months was that often true, sometimes true, or never true?
- 1: Often true
- 2: Sometimes true
- 3: Never true
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_R050
Now I'm going to read a few statements that may describe the food situation for households with children.
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q050
[You/You or other adults in your household] relied on only a few kinds of low-cost food to feed [^CHILDFNAME/the children] because you were running out of money to buy food. Was that often true, sometimes true, or never true in the past 12 months?
- 1: Often true
- 2: Sometimes true
- 3: Never true
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q060
[You/You or other adults in your household] couldn't feed [^CHILDFNAME/the children] a balanced meal, because you couldn't afford it. Was that often true, sometimes true, or never true in the past 12 months?
- 1: Often true
- 2: Sometimes true
- 3: Never true
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q070
[^CHILDFNAME + was/The children were] not eating enough because [you/you or other adults in your household] just couldn't afford enough food. Was that often, sometimes, or never true in the past 12 months?
- 1: Often true
- 2: Sometimes true
- 3: Never true
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_R080
The following few questions are about the food situation in the past 12 months for you or any other adults in your household.
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q080
In the past 12 months, since last ^CURRENTMONTH did [you/you or other adults in your household] ever cut the size of your meals or skip meals because there wasn't enough money for food?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q081
How often did this happen---almost every month, some months but not every month, or in only 1 or 2 months?
- 1: Almost every month
- 2: Some months but not every month
- 3: Only 1 or 2 months
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q090
In the past 12 months, did you (personally) ever eat less than you felt you should because there wasn't enough money to buy food?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q100
In the past 12 months, were you (personally) ever hungry but didn't eat because you couldn't afford enough food?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q110
In the past 12 months, did you (personally) ever lose weight because you didn't have enough money for food?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q120
In the past 12 months, did [you/you or other adults in your household] ever not eat for a whole day because there wasn't enough money for food?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q121
How often did this happen...? Almost every month, some months but not every month, or in only 1 or 2 months?
- 1: Almost every month
- 2: Some months but not every month
- 3: Only 1 or 2 months
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_R130
Now, a few questions on the food experiences for children in your household.
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q130
In the past 12 months, did [you/you or other adults in your household] ever cut the size of [^CHILDFNAME + 's/any of the children's] meals because there wasn't enough money for food?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q140
In the past 12 months, did [^CHILDFNAME/any of the children] ever skip meals because there wasn't enough money for food?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q141
How often did this happen...? Almost every month, some months but not every month, or in only 1 or 2 months?
- 1: Almost every month
- 2: Some months but not every month
- 3: Only 1 or 2 months
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q150
In the past 12 months, [was + ^CHILDFNAME/ were any of the children] ever hungry but you just couldn't afford more food?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Food security (FSC) - Question identifier:FSC_Q160
In the past 12 months, did [^CHILDFNAME/any of the children] ever not eat for a whole day because there wasn't enough money for food?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Income (INC)
Income (INC) - Question identifier:INC_R1
Although many health expenses are covered by health insurance, there is still a relationship between health and income. Please be assured that, like all other information you have provided, these answers will be kept strictly confidential.
Income (INC) - Question identifier:INC_Q1
Thinking about the total income for all household members, from which of the following sources did your household receive any income in the past 12 months?
- 01: Wages and salaries
- 02: Income from self-employment
- 03: Dividends and interest (e.g., on bonds, savings)
- 04: Employment insurance
- 05: Worker's compensation
- 06: Benefits from Canada or Quebec Pension Plan
- 07: Job related retirement pensions, superannuation and annuities
- 08: RRSP/RRIF (Registered Retirement Savings Plan/Registered Retirement Income Fund)
- 09: Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement
- 10: Provincial or municipal social assistance or welfare
- 11: Child Tax Benefit
- 12: Child support
- 13: Alimony
- 14: Other (e.g., rental income, scholarships)
- 15: None
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Income (INC) - Question identifier:INC_Q2
What was the main source of household income?
- 01: Wages and salaries
- 02: Income from self-employment
- 03: Dividends and interest (e.g., on bonds, savings)
- 04: Employment insurance
- 05: Worker's compensation
- 06: Benefits from Canada or Quebec Pension Plan
- 07: Job related retirement pensions, superannuation and annuities
- 08: RRSP/RRIF (Registered Retirement Savings Plan/Registered Retirement Income Fund)
- 09: Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement
- 10: Provincial or municipal social assistance or welfare
- 11: Child Tax Benefit
- 12: Child support
- 13: Alimony
- 14: Other (e.g., rental income, scholarships)
- 15: None
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Income (INC) - Question identifier:INC_Q3
What is your best estimate of the total income received by all household members, from all sources, before taxes and deductions, in the past 12 months?
Min = -9000000; Max = 90000000
Income (INC) - Question identifier:INC_Q5A
Can you estimate in which of the following groups your household income falls? Was the total household income in the past 12 months...?
- 1: Less than $50,000 including income loss
- 2: $50,000 and more
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Income (INC) - Question identifier:INC_Q5B
Please stop me when I have read the category which applies to your household. Was it...?
- 1: Less than $5,000
- 2: $5,000 to less than $10,000
- 3: $10,000 to less than $15,000
- 4: $15,000 to less than $20,000
- 5: $20,000 to less than $30,000
- 6: $30,000 to less than $40,000
- 7: $40,000 to less than $50,000
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Income (INC) - Question identifier:INC_Q5C
Please stop me when I have read the category which applies to your household. Was it...?
- 1: $50,000 to less than less than $60,000
- 2: $60,000 to less than less than $70,000
- 3: $70,000 to less than less than $80,000
- 4: $80,000 to less than less than $90,000
- 5: $90,000 to less than less than $100,000
- 6: $100,000 to less than less than $150,000
- 7: $150,000 and over
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Income (INC) - Question identifier:INC_Q6
Thinking about your total personal income, from which of the following sources did you receive any income in the past 12 months?
- 01: Wages and salaries
- 02: Income from self-employment
- 03: Dividends and interest (e.g., on bonds, savings)
- 04: Employment insurance
- 05: Worker's compensation
- 06: Benefits from Canada or Quebec Pension Plan
- 07: Job related retirement pensions, superannuation and annuities
- 08: RRSP/RRIF (Registered Retirement Savings Plan/Registered Retirement Income Fund)
- 09: Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement
- 10: Provincial or municipal social assistance or welfare
- 11: Child Tax Benefit
- 12: Child support
- 13: Alimony
- 14: Other (e.g., rental income, scholarships)
- 15: None
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Income (INC) - Question identifier:INC_Q7
What was the main source of your personal income?
- 01: Wages and salaries
- 02: Income from self-employment
- 03: Dividends and interest (e.g., on bonds, savings)
- 04: Employment insurance
- 05: Worker's compensation
- 06: Benefits from Canada or Quebec Pension Plan
- 07: Job related retirement pensions, superannuation and annuities
- 08: RRSP/RRIF (Registered Retirement Savings Plan/Registered Retirement Income Fund)
- 09: Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement
- 10: Provincial or municipal social assistance or welfare
- 11: Child Tax Benefit
- 12: Child support
- 13: Alimony
- 14: Other (e.g., rental income, scholarships)
- 15: None
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Income (INC) - Question identifier:INC_Q8A
What is your best estimate of your total personal income, before taxes and deductions, from all sources in the past 12 months?
Min = -9000000; Max = 90000000
Income (INC) - Question identifier:INC_Q8B
Can you estimate in which of the following groups your personal income falls? Was your total personal income in the past 12 months...?
- 1: Less than $30,000 including income loss
- 2: $30,000 and more
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Income (INC) - Question identifier:INC_Q8C
Please stop me when I have read the category which applies to you. Was it...?
- 1: Less than $5,000
- 2: $5,000 to less than $10,000
- 3: $10,000 to less than $15,000
- 4: $15,000 to less than $20,000
- 5: $20,000 to less than $25,000
- 6: $25,000 to less than $30,000
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Income (INC) - Question identifier:INC_Q8D
Please stop me when I have read the category which applies to you. Was it...?
- 01: $30,000 to less than $40,000
- 02: $40,000 to less than $50,000
- 03: $50,000 to less than $60,000
- 04: $60,000 to less than $70,000
- 05: $70,000 to less than $80,000
- 06: $80,000 to less than $90,000
- 07: $90,000 to less than $100,000
- 08: $100,000 and over
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Administration information (ADM)
Administration information (ADM) - Question identifier:ADM_R01
[Statistics Canada, your [territorial/provincial] ministry of health and the « Institut de la Statistique du Québec»/Statistics Canada and your [territorial/provincial] ministry of health] would like your permission to link information collected during this interview. This includes linking your survey information to your past and continuing use of health services such as visits to hospitals, clinics and doctor's offices.
Administration information (ADM) - Question identifier:ADM_Q01B
This linked information will be kept confidential and used only for statistical purposes. Do we have your permission?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Administration information (ADM) - Question identifier:ADM_Q03A
Having a provincial or territorial health number will assist us in linking to this other information.
Do you have [a Newfoundland and Labrador/a Prince Edward Island/a Nova Scotia/a New Brunswick/a Quebec/an Ontario/a Manitoba/a Saskatchewan/an Alberta/a British Columbia/a Yukon/a Northwest Territories/a Nunavut] health number?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Administration information (ADM) - Question identifier:ADM_Q03B
For which province or territory is your health number?
- 10: Newfoundland and Labrador
- 11: Prince Edward Island
- 12: Nova Scotia
- 13: New Brunswick
- 24: Quebec
- 35: Ontario
- 46: Manitoba
- 47: Saskatchewan
- 48: Alberta
- 59: British Columbia
- 60: Yukon
- 61: Northwest Territories
- 62: Nunavut
- 88: Does not have a Canadian health number
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Administration information (ADM) - Question identifier:ADM_Q03HN
What is your health number?
Long Answer Length = 12
Administration information (ADM) - Question identifier:ADM_R04AA
To avoid duplication of surveys, Statistics Canada has signed agreements with provincial and territorial ministries of health, Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada to share the information that you provided on this survey.
Provincial ministries of health may make this information available to local health authorities, but no identifiable information such as [names, addresses, telephone numbers and health numbers will be provided/names, addresses and telephone numbers will be provided].
Administration information (ADM) - Question identifier:ADM_R04AB
To avoid duplication of surveys, Statistics Canada has signed agreements with provincial and territorial ministries of health, the " Institut de la Statistique du Québec ", Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada to share the information that you provided on this survey.
The " Institut de la Statistique du Québec " and provincial ministries of health may make this information available to local health authorities, but no identifiable information such as [names, addresses, telephone numbers and health numbers will be provided/names, addresses and telephone numbers will be provided].
Administration information (ADM) - Question identifier:ADM_Q04B
These organizations have agreed to keep your information confidential and use it only for statistical purposes.
Do you agree to share the information provided?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Administration information (ADM) - Question identifier:ADM_N09
Was this interview conducted on the telephone or in person?
- 1: On telephone
- 2: In person
- 3: Both
Administration information (ADM) - Question identifier:ADM_N10
Was the respondent alone when you asked this health questionnaire?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Administration information (ADM) - Question identifier:ADM_N11
Do you think that the answers of the respondent were affected by someone else being there?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Administration information (ADM) - Question identifier:ADM_N12
Record language of interview
- 01: English
- 02: French
- 03: Chinese
- 04: Italian
- 05: Punjabi
- 06: Spanish
- 07: Portuguese
- 08: Polish
- 09: German
- 10: Vietnamese
- 11: Arabic
- 12: Tagalog (Filipino)
- 13: Greek
- 14: Tamil
- 15: Cree
- 16: Afghan
- 17: Cantonese
- 18: Hindi
- 19: Mandarin
- 20: Persian
- 21: Russian
- 22: Ukrainian
- 23: Urdu
- 24: Inuktitut
- 90: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
CAPI Frame Evaluation - Sub-block (FRE)
CAPI Frame Evaluation - Sub-block (FRE) - Question identifier:FRE_R1
And finally, a few questions to evaluate the way households were selected for this survey, and to prevent households from being selected more than once for this survey.
CAPI Frame Evaluation - Sub-block (FRE) - Question identifier:FRE_Q1
Excluding cellular phone numbers and phone numbers used strictly for business purposes, or fax machines, how many telephone numbers are there for your household?
- 1: 1
- 2: 2
- 3: 3 or more
- 4: None
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
CAPI Frame Evaluation - Sub-block (FRE) - Question identifier:FRE_Q2
What is [your/your main] phone number, including the area code?
CAPI Frame Evaluation - Sub-block (FRE) - Question identifier:FRE_Q3
What is [your other phone number/another of your phone numbers], including the area code?
CAPI Frame Evaluation - Sub-block (FRE) - Question identifier:FRE_Q4
Do you have a working cellular phone that can place and receive calls?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
CAPI Frame Evaluation - Sub-block (FRE) - Question identifier:FRE_Q5
Among all of the telephone numbers for your home, excluding cellular phone numbers and those used strictly for business purposes and fax machines, are any of them listed in the paper or internet telephone book?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Language Lookup (LLU)
Language Lookup (LLU) - Question identifier:LLU_Q01
What language do you speak most often at home?
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