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Parent Perspectives on Pre-Participation Sports EKG for High School Student Athletes
1.
How familiar are you with the state or school district rules regarding EKG requirements for sports in your area?
Very familiar (I know exactly what is required)
Somewhat familiar (I know it is talked about, but not the specific rules)
Not familiar at all (I did not know there were any rules or mandates)
2.
If you have NOT gotten an EKG for your student-athlete, or if you found the process difficult, what were the main reasons? (Select ALL that apply):
Awareness: I didn't know my child needed one or that it was recommended.
Doctor Recommendation: Our pediatrician/primary care doctor did not mention or recommend it.
Cost: The out-of-pocket cost for the test is too high.
Insurance: Our health insurance does not cover preventative EKG screenings.
Time/Scheduling: It is too hard to get an appointment before the sports season starts.
Location/Access: There are no convenient clinics or school events offering EKGs near me.
Fear of Results: I worry a false alarm (false positive) will cause unnecessary stress.
Fear of Disqualification: I am afraid an abnormal result will stop my child from playing sports.
Privacy: I am uncomfortable sharing my child's cardiac data with the school or athletic association
Other (please specify)
3.
Please rate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements:
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
"I would easily pay $50 out-of-pocket to get my child an EKG."
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
"I have reliable transportation to take my child to a specialist clinic if needed."
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
"If my child got an abnormal EKG result, I could afford the follow-up cardiologist appointments and extra testing."
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Other (please specify)
4.
What is the maximum amount you would be willing or able to pay out-of-pocket for a sports EKG screening?
$0 (It should be entirely free/fully covered)
$1 to $25
$26 to $50
$51 to $100
More than $100
5.
Imagine your child’s EKG shows a minor irregularity that requires a specialist to look at it before they can play. How much does this worry you?
Extremely worried (The anxiety and waiting would be overwhelming)
Moderately worried (I would worry about the cost and timing, but would want to check)
Slightly worried (I would prefer to know, even if it takes time to clear up)
Not worried at all
6.
If a mandated EKG screening delayed your child from starting the sports season on time, how would you feel about the requirement?
I would support it anyway because safety comes first.
I would be frustrated because the scheduling and bureaucracy are unfair to the student.
I would oppose the requirement entirely.
7.
What would make it easiest for you to get an EKG for your child? (Select your top choice):
Having it done directly at school during registration or practice.
Having it fully covered by standard health insurance at our regular pediatrician's office.
Free community health fairs on weekends.
Walk-in availability at local urgent care clinics.
8.
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9.
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