Winter College COVID-19 Survey

Introduction

Our goal for this survey is to understand how college students are experiencing the recent COVID-19 pandemic. We want to make sure that colleges and health departments are providing you the tools and knowledge to stay safe and healthy. The survey is optional and anonymous and data collected will only be used for the purposes of understanding COVID-19 transmission. We estimate that it will take about 20 minutes to complete. Thank you for your help!

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Thoughts on COVID-19

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1. Are you concerned about getting COVID-19? (check all that apply)

Not at all concerned

I'm concerned because I think I might get moderately sick

I'm concerned because I think I might get very sick and be hospitalized or die

I'm concerned because I might spread it to others in the community

I'm concerned because I live with or am around others that are high-risk (elderly, immune-compromised, etc.)

I'm concerned because I can't afford to self-isolate for 10 days

I'm concerned because I don't want to self-isolate for 10 days

I'm concerned because I think getting COVID-19 effects the economy

I'm concerned because I think getting COVID-19 effects schools opening

I'm concerned for other reasons (please describe)

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2. What is your most trusted source for information about COVID-19?

Primary care doctor

College or university student health center

Local Public Health Department

State Public Health Department

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

News

Social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)

Friends or Family

Teachers/Professors

Other (please specify)

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3. Who are influencers on social media or other forms of media that you follow and trust to give you information on COVID-19? (please write their names)

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4. If a vaccine for COVID-19 was available to you, would you get it?

Yes

Unsure

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5. Please tell us why you would or would not get a COVID-19 vaccine, or why you are unsure

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6. How do you think that COVID-19 is transmitted? (please check all that apply)

Aerosolized (in the air)

Sneezes/coughs (droplets)

Contaminated surfaces

Hugging

Being closer than 6 feet from others

Shared food and drinks

Indoors around other people

Outdoors around other people

Other (please specify)

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7. What do you think is the primary way that COVID-19 is transmitted? (choose one)

Aerosolized (in the air)

Sneezes/coughs (droplets)

Contaminated surfaces

Hugging

Being closer that 6 feet from others

Shared food and drinks

Indoors around other people

Outdoors around other people

Other (please specify)

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8. Do you personally know anyone who has had COVID-19?

Yes

Unsure

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9. In the past 2 weeks, did you spend time with anyone with possible COVID-19 symptoms, such as cough, fever, or sore throat?

Yes

Unsure

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10. How often do you wear the following in around other people (including with groups of friends) to prevent COVID-19 transmission?

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
Cloth facemask (ex. cotton, polyester)	Cloth facemask (ex. cotton, polyester) Never	Cloth facemask (ex. cotton, polyester) Rarely	Cloth facemask (ex. cotton, polyester) Sometimes	Cloth facemask (ex. cotton, polyester) Often	Cloth facemask (ex. cotton, polyester) Always
Surgical facemask/Disposable facemask (these are often blue)	Surgical facemask/Disposable facemask (these are often blue) Never	Surgical facemask/Disposable facemask (these are often blue) Rarely	Surgical facemask/Disposable facemask (these are often blue) Sometimes	Surgical facemask/Disposable facemask (these are often blue) Often	Surgical facemask/Disposable facemask (these are often blue) Always
N95/KN95 (these are thicker than the surgical face masks)	N95/KN95 (these are thicker than the surgical face masks) Never	N95/KN95 (these are thicker than the surgical face masks) Rarely	N95/KN95 (these are thicker than the surgical face masks) Sometimes	N95/KN95 (these are thicker than the surgical face masks) Often	N95/KN95 (these are thicker than the surgical face masks) Always
Neck gaiter/Buff	Neck gaiter/Buff Never	Neck gaiter/Buff Rarely	Neck gaiter/Buff Sometimes	Neck gaiter/Buff Often	Neck gaiter/Buff Always
Clear face shield	Clear face shield Never	Clear face shield Rarely	Clear face shield Sometimes	Clear face shield Often	Clear face shield Always

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11. How often in these situations do you currently wear a mask?

	N/A	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
In-person classes	In-person classes N/A	In-person classes Never	In-person classes Rarely	In-person classes Sometimes	In-person classes Often	In-person classes Always
Indoors in common areas (ex. sorority/fraternity/residence hall hallways or living rooms)	Indoors in common areas (ex. sorority/fraternity/residence hall hallways or living rooms) N/A	Indoors in common areas (ex. sorority/fraternity/residence hall hallways or living rooms) Never	Indoors in common areas (ex. sorority/fraternity/residence hall hallways or living rooms) Rarely	Indoors in common areas (ex. sorority/fraternity/residence hall hallways or living rooms) Sometimes	Indoors in common areas (ex. sorority/fraternity/residence hall hallways or living rooms) Often	Indoors in common areas (ex. sorority/fraternity/residence hall hallways or living rooms) Always
Shopping (groceries, clothing, etc.)	Shopping (groceries, clothing, etc.) N/A	Shopping (groceries, clothing, etc.) Never	Shopping (groceries, clothing, etc.) Rarely	Shopping (groceries, clothing, etc.) Sometimes	Shopping (groceries, clothing, etc.) Often	Shopping (groceries, clothing, etc.) Always
Dining Hall/restaurant (indoors, when not eating)	Dining Hall/restaurant (indoors, when not eating) N/A	Dining Hall/restaurant (indoors, when not eating) Never	Dining Hall/restaurant (indoors, when not eating) Rarely	Dining Hall/restaurant (indoors, when not eating) Sometimes	Dining Hall/restaurant (indoors, when not eating) Often	Dining Hall/restaurant (indoors, when not eating) Always
Extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, religious services)	Extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, religious services) N/A	Extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, religious services) Never	Extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, religious services) Rarely	Extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, religious services) Sometimes	Extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, religious services) Often	Extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, religious services) Always
Social events/parties/gatherings	Social events/parties/gatherings N/A	Social events/parties/gatherings Never	Social events/parties/gatherings Rarely	Social events/parties/gatherings Sometimes	Social events/parties/gatherings Often	Social events/parties/gatherings Always
Spending time one on one with someone	Spending time one on one with someone N/A	Spending time one on one with someone Never	Spending time one on one with someone Rarely	Spending time one on one with someone Sometimes	Spending time one on one with someone Often	Spending time one on one with someone Always

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12. How often do you practice social distancing to prevent COVID-19 transmission?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

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13. If you don't always wear a mask or practice social distancing, why not?

Other people aren't wearing masks or social distancing

I don't think I'll get COVID-19

Even if I did get COVID-19, I think I would recover

I believe it's my right to decide to wear a mask or social distance

I think masks and social distancing are uncomfortable

I don't think masks work

I don't think social distancing works

I forget to put on a mask or keep distance from others

I'm with my bubble/pod

Not applicable, I always wear a mask and practice social distancing

Other (please specify)

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14. Some people have close contact with others in a designated group, often termed a “bubble” or “pod”. Do you currently have a group bubble or pod that you have had close contact with?

Yes