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In general, how comfortable would you be, personally, working with someone who has HIV or AIDS--very comfortable, somewhat comfortable, somewhat uncomfortable, or very uncomfortable? Total Very comfortable 41% Somewhat comfortable 30 Somewhat uncomfortable 8 Very uncomfortable 13 Don't know/Refused 8 Those who say HIV cannot be transmitted through sharing a drinking glass…
As I read each of the following, please tell me if a person can become infected with HIV this way or not... ...Kissing Yes 29% No 63 No opinion/Not sure 8 ...Sharing a drinking glass Yes 16% No 77 No opinion/Not sure 6 ...
In general, how comfortable would you be, personally, (INSERT ITEM, RANDOMIZE) – very comfortable, somewhat comfortable, somewhat uncomfortable, or very uncomfortable? Working with someone who has HIV or AIDS Very comfortable 41% Somewhat comfortable 30 Somewhat uncomfortable 8 Very uncomfortable 13 Don't know/Refused 8 Having a roommate who is HIV positive Very comfortable…
As I read you some statements about AIDS, please tell me whether you agree or disagree with each one....In general, it's people's own fault if they get AIDS. Agree 40% Disagree 55 Don't know/Refused 4 Survey by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, Washington Post, Harvard University.
(I am going to read some statements about AIDS. As I read each statement, please say whether you agree or disagree with it.)... In general, it's people's own fault if they get AIDS. Agree 40% Disagree 57 Don't know 3 Survey by Cable News Network, USA Today.
(As I read off some statements about AIDS, would you tell me whether you agree or disagree with each one?)...
(As I read off some statements about AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), would you tell me whether you agree or disagree with each one?)...
Concerned about the high rates of childhood obesity in the U.S., policymakers in Congress, the Federal Trade Commission and agencies such as the Institute of Medicine have explored a variety of potential contributing factors, including the marketing and advertising of food products to children.
Concerned about the high rates of childhood obesity in the U.S., policymakers in Congress, the Federal Trade Commission and agencies such as the Institute of Medicine have explored a variety of potential contributing factors, including the marketing and advertising of food products to children.
Concerned about the high rates of childhood obesity in the U.S., policymakers in Congress, the Federal Trade Commission, and agencies such as the Institute of Medicine have explored a variety of potential contributing factors, including the marketing and advertising of food products to children.
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