Demographic Questions Template

Demographic Questions

Choose the appropriate questions for your survey. Most NWCPHP surveys routinely use only a subset of these questions. Additional questions can be used in specific surveys as needed.

Which one of the following categoriesbest describes your job position or primary role?

Administrator, Manager, or Director

Bioterrorism or Chemical Terrorism Coordinator

Dental Professional

Emergency Management planner

Environmental Health professional

Epidemiologist or Biostatistician

First Responder (EMT, paramedic, firefighter)

Health Educator/Trainer

Infection Control Practitioner

Information Technology specialist

Laboratorian

Law Enforcement (police, state patrol, FBI, etc.)

Legal Professional (attorney, judicial)

Mental or Behavioral Health professional

Nurse (community or public health nurse)

Nurse (other RN, LPN, BSN, etc.)

Pharmacist

Physician

Public Information, Media Relations, or Communications specialist

Student

Teacher/Faculty

Veterinarian

Other, please specify:

In what state do you work?

Alaska

Idaho

Montana

Oregon

Washington

Wyoming

Other, please specify:

The area where I work is considered:

Urban

Rural

Both

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Demographic Questions Template

What type of organization or agency do you work for?

College or university

Community-based or nonprofit organization

Federal health agency

Health department - local/county

Health department – state

Hospital, medical center, clinic, or other health delivery center

Police, fire, or EMS

Private industry or business

Tribe or tribal organization

Other, please specify:

What is your current job function? (Mark all that apply.)

Provide services directly to the public

Supervise those who provide services to the public

Coordinate or administer one or more programs or sections

Deliver specialized or technical services

Provide administrative support

What is your race? (Select one or more):

Black or African American

Alaska Native or American Indian

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

Other

Decline to State

Do you identify yourself as Spanish/Hispanic/Latino?

Yes

No

Decline to State

What is your gender?

Female

Male

Decline to State

What is your highest level of education?

High school or equivalent

Certificate or training program

Associate

Bachelors

Masters

Doctorate

Other

What is your age?

19 or under

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60 or over

Decline to State

How long have you worked in the field of public health?

Less than 1 year

1 - 3 years

4 - 6 years

7 - 10 years

More than 10 years

How many years have you been at your current position?

Less than 1 year

1 - 3 years

4 - 6 years

7 - 10 years

More than 10 years

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