|
5-May-2008
|
Do you think all infants should be immunised?
|
| Yes, I believe immunisation is essential |
79 % |
| Yes, the essential vaccines are free, so why not? |
8 % |
| No, I believe they do more harm than good |
5 % |
| No I do not believe they are scientifically proven |
3 % |
| I am unsure |
5 % |
|
|
23-Apr-2008
|
Which area do you think more money should be put into when it comes to Parkinson's disease?
|
| Developing an online education and support program |
9 % |
| More training for health professionals |
11 % |
| Research into the role that genes may play |
47 % |
| Development of new therapeutic approaches |
30 % |
| Other |
3 % |
|
|
7-Apr-2008
|
High blood pressure is linked with several health problems, including heart attack and stroke. How much attention do you pay to your blood pressure?
|
| I take medication for it |
39 % |
| Its high, but I haven't done anything about it yet |
6 % |
| It's in the normal range |
41 % |
| I have no idea what my blood pressure is |
14 % |
|
|
26-Mar-2008
|
Have you ever been a target of bullying or sexual harassment at your workplace?
|
| Yes. I quit work and/or sought help due to it |
21 % |
| Yes. It was distressing, but had to put up with it |
26 % |
| Yes, but it wasn't anything too bad. |
14 % |
| No, never |
34 % |
| I was the one targeting other people. |
5 % |
|
|
25-Feb-2008
|
Organs are in short supply in Australia and the waiting list is growing. Are you a registered organ donor?
|
| Yes, we don't need our organs once we die |
61 % |
| I want to, but have not registered yet |
17 % |
| No, I'm undecided |
11 % |
| No it's not compatible with my religion or beliefs |
5 % |
| No, I don't want to think about it |
6 % |
|
|
11-Feb-2008
|
Research shows that people who eat two or more servings of meat per day have an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome compared with those who eat meat just twice a week. One serving is the size of a burger patty. How much meat do you eat?
|
| Less than 2 servings each week |
22 % |
| 3 - 4 servings each week |
34 % |
| 5 - 6 servings each week |
27 % |
| 7 or more servings each week |
13 % |
| More than 2 servings each day |
4 % |
|
|
29-Jan-2008
|
Studies have shown that parents are a strong influence on their children's drinking habits. Parents who do not allow their children to consume alcohol at home may reduce their use of alcohol during their early teenage years. Which of the following reflects your approach to the issue?
|
| I do not allow my child to drink alcohol at home. |
54 % |
| I allow my child to occasionally have some alcohol |
36 % |
| I allow my child to drink alcohol at parties |
5 % |
| I have no idea if my child is drinking alcohol. |
5 % |
|
|
14-Jan-2008
|
It is now known that obesity is linked to a number of conditions, including diabetes. Do you view your body size as an important health issue or lifestyle choice?
|
| Yes, I try to maintain a healthy body size |
70 % |
| Yes, but I don't think about it very much |
25 % |
| Not sure |
2 % |
| No, you can't help what size you are |
3 % |
|
|
28-Dec-2007
|
Do you ask your doctor for more information about the conditions that affect you?
|
| Yes |
20 % |
| Yes, and I also look for information elsewhere |
51 % |
| No, I'd rather just look elsewhere |
20 % |
| No, my doctor already tells me what I need to know |
9 % |
|
|
18-Dec-2007
|
Research tells us that taking time for family meals has many rewards, yet in this fast-paced world, it can be a challenge for families to find time to share a meal. How often does your family eat together?
|
| Less than once per week |
12 % |
| Once or twice per week |
8 % |
| Three to five meals per week |
27 % |
| More than six meals per week |
53 % |
|
|
3-Dec-2007
|
There are medications which can be taken daily to treat migraine prophylactically - i.e. to prevent ever experiencing migraines. Would you consider prophylactic treatment?
|
| Yes definitely |
29 % |
| Possibly depending on side-effects |
38 % |
| Possibly depending on cost |
8 % |
| Unsure |
10 % |
| No |
15 % |
|
|
22-Nov-2007
|
According to new research at least 60 per cent of people who are approached because of an identified family risk for cancer decline offers for genetic counselling and surveillance through a familial cancer centre. Yet, around 5000 Australians are diagnosed each year with potentially fatal cancers that could be prevented or detected early through genetic testing or surveillance. Would you regularly screen for cancer if you have a known familial risk?
|
| Yes |
78 % |
| Not sure |
5 % |
| Not unless my doctor suggests it |
8 % |
| No, I don't believe it's necessary |
9 % |
|
|
9-Nov-2007
|
1 in 6 children, 1 in 7 adolescents and 1 in 9 adults in Australia have asthma. With such a high prevalence, do you know how to act in an emergency situation?
|
| Yes, I take regular first aid refresher courses |
29 % |
| Yes, because I have asthma myself |
20 % |
| No, but I should |
40 % |
| No, it's unlikely I'll be the one who has to help |
11 % |
|
|
22-Oct-2007
|
Do you go see your doctor if you experience heartburn or regurtitation more than twice a week?
|
| Yes I tell my GP anything out of the ordinary |
9 % |
| Yes if I have a visit booked anyway |
19 % |
| No it's a normal condition, I don't have time |
66 % |
| No just use an over-the-counter medication myself |
6 % |
|
|
10-Oct-2007
|
Do you discuss your mental well-being with your doctor?
|
| Yes always |
38 % |
| Yes, if the doctor asks me directly about it |
22 % |
| No I feel embarrassed |
19 % |
| No I can deal with any issues on my own |
21 % |
|
|
25-Sep-2007
|
It has been suggested that driving smoking rates down to one or two per cent is achievable within 10 years, if governments commit to a fully funded, comprehensive strategy. Do you think that the government should be doing more to reduce smoking rates in Australia?
|
| Strongly agree |
61 % |
| Agree |
14 % |
| Unsure |
7 % |
| Disagree |
7 % |
| Strongly disagree |
11 % |
|
|
10-Sep-2007
|
A recent survey has found that a significant proportion of secondary school students are not meeting the current recommended national dietary and physical activity levels for teenagers. What do you think would have the greatest impact on reversing the current rising trend of child and adolescent overweight and obesity in Australia?
|
| Restrictions on junk food advertising |
18 % |
| Removing junk food from all schools |
22 % |
| Educating children on healthy eating |
24 % |
| Educating parents on healthy eating |
36 % |
|
|
27-Aug-2007
|
A recent study has suggested that postmenopausal oestrogen deficiency may trigger the development of high blood pressure and obesity, major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. What methods would you consider using to reduce your risk factors for disease post-menopause?
|
| Diet and Exercise |
44 % |
| Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) |
6 % |
| Medications |
4 % |
| Regular check-ups |
10 % |
| All of the above |
36 % |
|
|
14-Aug-2007
|
High triglyceride levels have been associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease. Which treatment would you use to manage high triglyceride levels?
|
| Diet and exercise |
37 % |
| Medication |
5 % |
| A combination of the above |
58 % |
|
|
31-Jul-2007
|
There are common reasons for patients to avoid colon cancer screening. If you have been screened but avoided or dreaded it, what was your main concern?
|
| It's embarrassing |
46 % |
| Lack of time |
15 % |
| I was afraid it'll hurt |
0 % |
| Too expensive |
8 % |
| Other reasons |
31 % |
|
|
17-Jul-2007
|
If you consider your current chronic pain relief drug treatment to be ineffective, would you..
|
| Return to your doctor to discuss other treatments |
73 % |
| Talk to your pharmacist |
9 % |
| Consider non-drug treatments |
14 % |
| Not return to doctor/ Continue to live with pain |
5 % |
| Other |
-1 % |
|
|
5-Jul-2007
|
How would you rate your own knowledge about the various ways to manage menopause hormone change?
|
| Poor |
24 % |
| Fair |
29 % |
| Good |
24 % |
| Very Good |
24 % |
| Excellent |
-1 % |
|
|
22-Jun-2007
|
In Australia, men are twice more likely to die from cancer in comparison to women. What step/s would you recommend to a male partner, friend or family member to decrease their chances of developing cancer?
|
| Regular visits to GP |
8 % |
| Participating in screening programs |
8 % |
| Avoid smoking or alcohol |
16 % |
| None of the above |
4 % |
| All of the above |
64 % |
|
|
7-Jun-2007
|
Every day 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men over the age of 60 years will suffer from a fracture due to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis arises when bones weaken and become less dense due to the inadequate replacement of bone minerals (e.g. calcium). What actions would you or are you considering taking to lessen your chances of developing Osteoporosis?
|
| eating calcium rich products like cheese/yoghurt |
6 % |
| exercising |
16 % |
| drinking calcium rich products such as milk |
10 % |
| none of the above |
6 % |
| all of the above |
62 % |
|
|
25-May-2007
|
Leukaemia survival rates have increased as much as 40% in Australian adults. Research is a major contributor to this increasing survival rate. Clinical trials enable researchers and doctors to establish more effective treatments or test existing treatments for conditions such as cancer. Would you ever considered taking part in a clinical trial?
|
| Yes |
57 % |
| No |
36 % |
| Unsure |
7 % |
|
|
8-May-2007
|
In Australia, food manufactures must list the ingredients of potential allergic ingredients such as milk, eggs or peanuts on product labels. Do you believe that restaurants and fast food outlets should also be required to list potential allergic ingredients on menus or food packaging?
|
| Yes |
86 % |
| No |
8 % |
| Unsure |
6 % |
|
|
24-Apr-2007
|
In 2000 approximately 14% of Australian youths were diagnosed with a mental health problem. Mental health problems can include depression, autism and anxiety. Do you believe there is adequate support for individuals with mental health problems in Australia?
|
| Yes |
0 % |
| Maybe |
10 % |
| No |
90 % |
|
|
11-Apr-2007
|
The term persistent pain can be used to describe chronic or long lasting pain. If you have experienced or are currently experiencing persistent pain what types of treatments did you find the most helpful?
|
| Drug Treatment |
43 % |
| Therapeutic education |
43 % |
| Referral to a specialist or pain relief centre |
7 % |
| No treatment |
7 % |
|
|
26-Mar-2007
|
Research presented at the TSANZ conference suggests that asthma is one of the most mis-diagnosed respiratory conditions. Do you research medications, tests and treatments your doctor mentioned in the consult before using them?
|
| Yes, I research them on Virtual Medical Centre |
6 % |
| Yes, I research them on the internet |
50 % |
| Yes, I research them in other ways |
0 % |
| Sometimes, I research them |
28 % |
| No, I follow the doctor's advice |
16 % |
|
|
15-Mar-2007
|
Were you previously aware that dairy could not be replaced with vitamin supplements?
|
| Yes, I was |
36 % |
| Unsure |
7 % |
| No, I wasnƒ?Tt |
57 % |
| No and I believe dairy can be substituted |
0 % |
|
|
1-Mar-2007
|
Do you believe pelvic exams should be carried out routinely in the over 55ƒ?Ts to help detect ovarian cancer before it becomes advanced?
|
| Yes |
91 % |
| No |
0 % |
| Maybe |
9 % |
|
|
15-Feb-2007
|
Are you overweight, obese or just right? Calculate your body mass index by deviding your weight (eg.60kg) by twice your hight in meters (eg.2 x 1.74m). Formula= (2 x 1.74) / 60
|
| I'm Underweight = <18.5 |
0 % |
| I'm Normal weight = 18.5 - 24.9 |
63 % |
| I'm Overweight = 25-29.9 |
23 % |
| I'm Obese = BMI of 30 or greater |
10 % |
| I still don't know |
4 % |
|
|
1-Feb-2007
|
Do you suffer from Arthritis?
|
| Yes |
75 % |
| Unsure |
11 % |
| No |
14 % |
|
|
18-Jan-2007
|
On average, how often do you consume milk or other dairy products?
|
| Multiple times a day |
51 % |
| Once a day |
32 % |
| A few times per week |
11 % |
| Hardly ever |
6 % |
| Never |
0 % |
|
|
4-Jan-2007
|
If you suffered from chronic pain, would you consider undergoing surgery to receive a pain reducing device like Eon?
|
| Yes |
71 % |
| Maybe |
16 % |
| Unsure |
11 % |
| No |
2 % |
|
|
21-Dec-2006
|
Do you know someone who is feeling depressed particularly around the Christmas time?
|
| Yes, I am |
34 % |
| Yes, I know someone |
41 % |
| Unsure |
14 % |
| No |
11 % |
|
|
7-Dec-2006
|
Are you skeptical about the new vaccine for cervical cancer?
|
| Yes |
19 % |
| No |
68 % |
| Unsure |
13 % |
|
|
22-Nov-2006
|
Have you or anyone in your family ever suffered a severe allergic attack or anaphylaxis? If yes, do you or does this person have an EpiPen (adrenaline autoinjector)
|
| Yes, I know someone & this person has an EpiPen |
44 % |
| Yes, I know someone but they don't have an EpiPen |
12 % |
| Unsure |
4 % |
| No, I don't know anyone that suffers |
40 % |
|
|
9-Nov-2006
|
Would you consider using Marijuana to minimize the development of Alzheimer?
|
| Yes |
42 % |
| Maybe |
25 % |
| No |
33 % |
|
|
8-Nov-2006
|
Do you suffer from a food allergy or know someone who does?
|
| Yes, I suffer |
0 %
|
| Yes, Friend suffers |
0 %
|
| I am unsure |
0 %
|
| No |
0 %
|
|
|
25-Oct-2006
|
Do you suffer from heartburn?
|
| Yes, often |
29 % |
| Yes, occasionally |
26 % |
| Hardly ever |
18 % |
| No |
27 % |
|
|
12-Oct-2006
|
Do you think that fast food chains are to blame for the increasing obesity rates?
|
| No |
13 % |
| Partially |
55 % |
| Maybe |
3 % |
| Yes |
29 % |
|
|
28-Sep-2006
|
If you are an older person, do you always report your physical pain symptoms to your doctor?
|
| Yes always |
19 % |
| Occasionally |
69 % |
| Never |
12 % |
|
|
15-Sep-2006
|
As a medical practitioner, how many medically related conferences do you attend, on average, each year?
|
| None |
0 % |
| One |
25 % |
| Between two and three |
25 % |
| Four or more |
50 % |
|
|
13-Sep-2006
|
If you have asthma, do your asthma symptoms affect your day time activities more frequently during the spring months?
|
| Yes |
29 % |
| No |
29 % |
| Sometimes |
42 % |
|
|
29-Aug-2006
|
How much do you know about Parkinson's Disease?
|
| Knowledgeable (Experienced with condition) |
8 % |
| A fair amount |
15 % |
| A little |
46 % |
| Not much |
31 % |
|
|
16-Aug-2006
|
Gum disease can increase heart risks. How good is your oral hygiene?
|
| Excellent |
19 % |
| Good |
33 % |
| Average |
40 % |
| Bad |
5 % |
| Terrible |
3 % |
|
|
1-Aug-2006
|
Is your blood pressure:
|
| High |
18 % |
| Normal |
66 % |
| Low |
14 % |
| Unsure |
2 % |
|
|
4-Jul-2006
|
Would you undergo a vaccine for prevention against cervical cancer if it cost more than $300?
|
|
|
|
4-Jul-2006
|
How often do you eat take away food?
|
| 0-2 times a week |
91 % |
| 3-5 times a week |
9 % |
| 6 or more times a week |
0 % |
|
|
20-Jun-2006
|
Do you suffer back pain?
|
| Yes |
53 % |
| No |
7 % |
| Sometimes |
40 % |
|
|
7-Jun-2006
|
Do you suffer from any allergies?
|
| Yes |
64 % |
| No |
32 % |
| Unsure |
4 % |
|
|
22-May-2006
|
Do you smoke when you are near your children?
|
| Yes |
0 % |
| No |
100 % |
| Sometimes |
0 % |
|
|
8-May-2006
|
Do you have good posture?
|
| Yes |
23 % |
| No |
31 % |
| Sometimes |
46 % |
|
|
26-Apr-2006
|
How many glasses of water do you drink a day?
|
| 0-2 |
23 % |
| 3-4 |
29 % |
| 4-6 |
34 % |
| 6+ |
14 % |
|
|
12-Apr-2006
|
Should couples be made to attend counselling before marriage and/or during divorce to decrease divorce rates?
|
|
|
|
27-Mar-2006
|
How well do you protect your skin in summer when you are outside?
|
| I wear sunscreen and a hat everyday |
21 % |
| I occasionally wear sunscreen and a hat |
36 % |
| I protect my skin when I am out for long periods |
36 % |
| I never protect my skin |
7 % |
|
|
14-Mar-2006
|
Do you smoke?
|
| Yes |
9 % |
| Occasionally |
3 % |
| I used to |
29 % |
| No, I have respiratory problems |
0 % |
| No |
59 % |
|
|
28-Feb-2006
|
What would you do to help someone close to you cope with depression?
|
| Try counsel them myself |
27 % |
| Refer them to a GP |
68 % |
| Ignore the problem |
0 % |
| I do not know how to deal with it |
5 % |
|
|
13-Feb-2006
|
If you were diagnosed with a condition such as Ulcerative Colitis would you?
|
| Search for information on the internet |
28 % |
| Search through books for information |
0 % |
| Rely on your doctor to keep you informed |
0 % |
| Speak to family and friends |
0 % |
| All of the above |
72 % |
|
|
2-Feb-2006
|
Would you consult your GP if you noticed a change in your bowel habits?
|
|
|
|
18-Jan-2006
|
Do you believe the population is well informed about sun damage?
|
|
|
|
16-Jan-2006
|
Did you know that you need to apply approximately 6 teaspoons of sunscreen every time you put sunscreen on your whole body?
|
|
|
|
3-Jan-2006
|
Do you advocate the use of alternative therapies in the treatment of Cancer?
|
|
|
|
3-Jan-2006
|
Are you aware of the dangers associated with using alternative therapies in the treatment of Cancer?
|
|
|
|
20-Dec-2005
|
Should a woman over 40 years of age be allowed IVF if there is a high chance of complications?
|
|
|
|
20-Dec-2005
|
Will you be watching your weight more carefully this holiday season?
|
|
|
|
7-Dec-2005
|
Should marketing standards be enforced to support children's healthy diets?
|
|
|
|
7-Dec-2005
|
Are you concerned about food labels and packaging not indicating their correct ingredients?
|
|
|
|
23-Nov-2005
|
Over the last 12 months have you received any CME points for your learning?
|
|
|
|
23-Nov-2005
|
Do current skin cancer prevention campaigns affect the amount of time you spend in the sun?
|
|
|
|
11-Nov-2005
|
Should more stringent rules be put into place before one can use a solarium?
|
|
|
|
10-Nov-2005
|
Did you know that exercise helps to prevent falls and fractures and speed rehabilitation?
|
|
|
|
21-Oct-2005
|
Are you concerned about Bird Flu?
|
|
|
|
21-Oct-2005
|
Do you believe Australia could cope with a bird flu outbreak?
|
|
|
|
5-Oct-2005
|
Do you know how to help yourself or loved ones overcome depression?
|
|
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