Health Care and the 2004 Elections: Public Opinion
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A national Kaiser Family Foundation survey of parents found that a majority says they are “very” concerned about the amount of sex (60%) and violence (53%) their children are exposed to on TV. The survey of 1,001 parents of children ages 2-17 was conducted in July and August 2004. The survey – "Parents, Media, and Public Policy" – was released at a briefing on Thursday, September 23, 2004, that included Senator Sam Brownback, FCC Commissioner…
Parents, Media and Public Policy: A Kaiser Family Foundation Survey “Parents, Media and Public Policy,” a new national survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation, explores how parents feel about media content and ratings systems. The survey found that a majority of parents say they are “very” concerned about the amount of sex (60%) and violence (53%) their children are exposed to on TV. The survey of 1,001 parents of children ages 2-17 was conducted in…
Survey Snapshot: The Digital Divide This survey snapshot highlights previously unreleased data about young people’s use of computers and the Internet, focusing on socio-economic issues such as race, income, and parent education. The data are drawn from two Kaiser Family Foundation surveys conducted in 2003 and 2004. Survey Snapshot (.pdf)
This document includes the toplines from a comprehensive survey of people on Medicare and their attitudes toward the new Medicare drug law. The survey provides detailed insight in their perceptions and opinions about the law, the Medicare-approved drug-discount card program and the new Medicare drug benefit set to begin in January 2006. It also assesses views on the law’s implications for the 2004 elections. Survey Toplines (.pdf)
A national Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health survey of people on Medicare finds nearly twice as many people on Medicare have an unfavorable view of the law as have a favorable view. Conducted from June 16 to July 21, 2004, the survey of 1,223 people on Medicare finds that most don’t think the law will be helpful to them personally. Two out of three people on Medicare say that lawmakers in Washington should…
These findings are the third part of a national survey of Americans’ views on HIV/AIDS, “Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS,” conducted in spring 2004. It explores the views and experiences of, as well as the key differences among, African Americans, Latinos, Whites, and young people. The first part of the survey, on global HIV/AIDS, was released on June 2, 2004. The second part of the survey, on HIV Testing, was released on June 15, 2004.…
These findings are the third part of a national survey of Americans’ views on HIV/AIDS, “Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS,” conducted in spring 2004. It explores the views and experiences of, as well as the key differences among, African Americans, Latinos, Whites, and young people. The first part of the survey, on global HIV/AIDS, was released on June 2, 2004. The second part of the survey, on HIV Testing, was released on June 15, 2004.…
These findings are the third part of a national survey of Americans’ views on HIV/AIDS, “Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS,” conducted in spring 2004. It explores the views and experiences of, as well as the key differences among, African Americans, Latinos, Whites, and young people. The first part of the survey, on global HIV/AIDS, was released on June 2, 2004. The second part of the survey, on HIV Testing, was released on June 15, 2004.…
Embargoed for release until: Thursday, July 22, 2004, 9:30 a.m. EST For further information contact:Craig Palosky, Kaiser Family Foundation, (202) 347-5270Barbara Beck, Pew Hispanic Center, (215) 209-3076 Key Issues for Hispanic Voters Include Education, Economy and Health CarePoll finds Kerry ahead of Bush 62% to 32% among Latino Voters WASHINGTON, DC (July 22, 2004) -- Hispanic voters are more concerned this year about issues that affect all Americans -- such as education, the economy, health…
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