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Antibiotics Awareness

The HSE recently ran a public information campaign aimed at educating the public about when to use antibiotics. We would like to gather some simple, anonymous information to measure the impact of this campaign. Thank you for your time.
1.Have you taken any antibiotics in the last 12 months?(Required.)
2.Have any children aged under 18 in your household taken antibiotics in the past 12 months?(Required.)
3.Do you have a medical card or private health insurance? (Required.)
4.Please tell us your reaction to the following statements:
Strongly agree
Agree somewhat
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree somewhat
Strongly disagree
I don't know
N/A
When I have a cold I should take antibiotics to prevent getting a more serious illness
When I get a cold antibiotics help me to get better more quickly
If I am sick enough to visit a doctor with a cold, I expect to get a prescription for antibiotics
There may be health dangers to myself or other people associated with taking antibiotics
5.Are you aware of any recent public information campaign or news stories about using antibiotics wisely?(Required.)
6.Where did you hear or see any information on this subject?
7.Have you seen the HSE’s “Antibiotics are Wasted on Colds and Flu” information leaflet or posters? (Required.)
8.If “yes”, where did you receive a copy or see the Antibiotics Information leaflet?