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| This page lists the various questions used in the Kansas BRFSS questionnaires from 1993 through 2006, they are arranged by topic with a list of years it was used. The underlined and highlighted year corresponds to the data results for that particular question, if available. |
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| Seatbelts | |
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= CDC Core Question, o = CDC Optional Question, s = State-Added Question
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During the past 30 days, how often did the [randomly selected child] ride in the back seat? |
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During the past 30 days, how often did the [randomly selected child] use a child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt when riding in a car, van, sports utility vehicle, or truck? |
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During that time, did the [randomly selected child] use: a child safety seat? |
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(During that time, did the [randomly selected child] use): a booster seat? |
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(During that time, did the [randomly selected child] use): a seat belt only? |
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(Has a doctor or other health professional ever talked with you) about drug abuse? |
1996o,
2000s |
How often do you use seatbelts when you drive or ride in a car? |
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How often does the [fill in age]-year-old child in your household use a... car safety seat [for child under 5] or seatbelt [for child 5 or older] ...when they ride in a car? |
1995c,
1997c, 1999s |
How often does the oldest child (of children under age 15) in your household use a... car safety seat [for child under 5] or seatbelt [for child 5 or older] ...when they ride in a car? |
1993c, 1994o |
| Sexual Behavior | |
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= CDC Core Question, o = CDC Optional Question, s = State-Added Question
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Are you or your [fill in (husband/partner)] using any kind of birth control now? Birth control means having your tubes tied, vasectomy, the pill, condoms, diaphragm, foam, rhythm, Norplant, shots (Depo-provera) or any other way to keep from getting pregnant. |
1998o |
Are you or your [fill in (wife/partner)] using any kind of birth control now? Birth control means having your tubes tied, vasectomy, the pill, condoms, diaphragm, foam, rhythm, Norplant, shots (Depo-provera) or any other way to keep from getting pregnant. |
1998s |
Are you or your [husband/wife/partner] doing anything now to keep [you/her] from getting pregnant? Some things people do to keep from getting pregnant include not having sex at certain times, using birth control methods such as the pill, Norplant, shots or Depo-provera, condoms, diaphragm, foam, IUD, having their tubes tied, or having a vasectomy. |
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During the past 12 months, with how many different people have you had sexual intercourse? |
1997s |
[Females] What is your main reason for not doing anything to keep from getting pregnant? |
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(Has a doctor or other health professional) ever talked with you about your sexual practices, including family planning, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, or the use of condoms? |
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How many new sex partners did you have during the past 12 months? |
1997s,
1999s |
I’m going to read you a list. When I’m done, please tell me if any of the situations apply to you. You don't need to tell me which one. |
1997s |
In the past five years, have you been treated for a sexually transmitted or venereal disease? |
1997s |
Some things people do to keep from getting pregnant include not having sex at certain times, using birth control methods such as the pill, Norplant, shots or Depo-provera, condoms, diaphragm, foam, IUD, having their tubes tied, or having a vasectomy. Are you or your [husband/wife/partner] doing anything now to keep [you/her] from getting pregnant? |
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The last time you had sexual intercourse, was the condom used .. |
1997s |
Was a condom used the last time you had sexual intercourse? |
1997s |
Were you treated at a local health department? |
1997s |
What are you or your [if female husband/partner; if male, insert wife/partner] doing now to keep [if female, insert "you"; insert "her" if male] from getting pregnant? |
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What are your reasons for not using any birth control now? |
1998o |
What kinds of birth control are you or your [fill in (husband/partner)] using now? |
1998o |
What kinds of birth control are you or your [fill in (wife/partner)] using now? |
1998s |
What is the main reason for not doing anything to keep [if female husband/partner; if male, insert wife/partner] from getting pregnant? |
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What other method are you also using to prevent pregnancy? |
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| Skin Cancer | |
c
= CDC Core Question, o = CDC Optional Question, s = State-Added Question
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Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have skin cancer? |
1997s |
Have you had any of the following skin cancers? |
1997s |
How long ago was your melanoma skin cancer diagnosed? |
1997s |
Including times when even a small part of your skin was red for more than 12 hours, how many sunburns have you had within the past 12 months? |
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The next question is about sunburns, including any time that even a small part of your skin was red for more than 12 hours. Have you had a sunburn within the past 12 months? |
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Have you ever had all of your skin from head to toe checked for cancer either by a dermatologist or some other kind of doctor? |
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When you go outside on a very sunny day, for more than one hour, how often do you stay in the shade? |
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When you go outside on a very sunny day, for more than one hour, how often do you wear a hat that shades your face, ears, and neck? |
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When you go outside on a very sunny day, for more than one hour, how often do you wear a long sleeved shirt? |
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When you go outside on a very sunny day, for more than one hour, how often do you use sunscreen? |
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Have you used a sun lamp or tanning bed in the past 12 months? |
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Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional ever advised or discussed with you about taking protective measures against skin cancer. Protective measures include use of sunscreen, protective clothing and avoiding exposure to sunlamps or tanning beds. |
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| Smoke Detectors | |
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= CDC Core Question, o = CDC Optional Question, s = State-Added Question
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Do you have a functioning smoke detector on every level of your home and outside each sleeping area? |
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Do you have a specific plan for how you would escape from your house or apartment in case of fire? |
1993c |
Does your family have an escape plan in case of fire in the home? |
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(Has a doctor or other health professional ever talked with you) about injury prevention, such as safety belt use, helmet use, or smoke detectors? |
1996o,
2000s |
Has your family practiced an escape plan in case of fire in the home? |
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Has your family practiced or discussed an escape plan in case of a fire at home? |
1994o |
Is there a working smoke detector in your household? |
1994s |
When was the last time you or someone else deliberately tested all of the smoke detectors in your home? |
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When was the last time you or someone else deliberately tested all of the smoke detectors in your home, either by pressing the test buttons or holding a source of smoke near them? |
1995c,
1997c |
Which of the following best describes whether you have a smoke detector in your home? Is it: |
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| Social Context | |
c
= CDC Core Question, o = CDC Optional Question, s = State-Added Question
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Do you rent or own your home? |
1996s,
1997o |
How long have you lived at your current address? |
1996s,
1997o |
How many close friends or relatives would help you with your emotional problems or feelings if you needed it? |
1997o |
How safe from crime do you consider your neighborhood to be? |
1997o |
In the past 30 days, have you been concerned about having enough food for you or your family? |
1997o |
What is the source of water you usually drink at home? Is it: |
1996s |
| Excess Sun Exposure | |
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= CDC Core Question, o = CDC Optional Question, s = State-Added Question
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Have you had a sunburn within the past 12 months? |
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Including times when even a small part of your skin was red for more than 12 hours, how many sunburns have you had within the past 12 months? |
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