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Tick Prevention Survery

Hi! My name is Sophia, and I am a Public Health student at Nazareth University completing an internship with Ontario County Public Health. I am working on a project focused on tick prevention in our community and learning more about how people protect themselves from tick bites and tick borne diseases. Survey results will be used to help inform the health department on the most effective ways to educate the public about tick‑bite prevention and the risk of tick-borne illness. I would really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete my survey. Your feedback will help me better understand community awareness and prevention practices. Thank you for your time and support!
1.What town in ontario county do you live in ?
2.Whats your age?
3.Whats your gender?
4.Do you own any pets that spend time outdoors ?
5.Have you or someone in your household ever had a tick borne disease (such as Lyme disease)?
6.How likely do you think you are to get a tick bite this year?
Very unlikely
Unlikely
Not sure
Likely
Very likely
7.How serious do you think the long‑term health effects of a tick‑borne disease could be?
Not serious
Slightly serious
Moderately serious
Very serious
Extermely serious
8.How helpful do you believe standard prevention methods (such as using repellent, checking for ticks, and staying on cleared trails) are in protecting your health?
Not helpful
Slightly helpful
Moderately helpful
Very helpful
Extermely helpful
9.What factors make it difficult for you to consistently practice tick prevention?
10.How confident are you in your personal ability to safety locate and properly remove an embedded tick from yourself or a family member?
Not confident
Slightly confident
Moderatley confident
Very confident
Extremely confident
11.If you were bitten by a tick, what factors might make it difficult for you to seek medical care? (Select all that apply)
12.Which of the following do you believe can be early symptoms of Lyme disease? (Select all that apply)