Question Bank

This week’s questions are about abortion. Abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. When you think about abortion, what comes to mind?
Where do people your age get information about accessing abortion?
The federal government and many state governments may soon change the rules on what abortions are legal. What kind of changes to abortion access have you heard about?
How do you feel about these potential changes to abortion access? Why?
What factors do people your age consider when deciding whether or not to have an abortion?

Date: 5/20/2022

The Supreme Court has removed federal protections for abortion, and now states will decide which abortions are legal. What kind of changes to abortion access have you heard about?
How do you think this change impacts young people’s decisions about sex (such as decisions to have sex or not, to use birth control, what kind of birth control to use, etc.)?
Who in your life would you go to for support if you or a partner needed an abortion?
If you or a partner had to travel out of state for an abortion, what would you need to make this possible?
If you needed to find information online about getting an abortion, what specific websites or social media accounts would you look at?

Date: 7/8/2022

It’s been a few months since the overturning of Roe v Wade. No matter where you stand, we want to hear from you. Many states are changing which abortions are legal. What changes to abortion access have you noticed for young people in your state?
How do you feel about these changes to abortion access? Why?
Tell us about a conversation you’ve had recently about abortion. Who did you talk to and what did you talk about?
Do you think minors (under 18 years old) should be allowed to make decisions about having an abortion without involving their parents/guardians? Why or why not?
Some people look for abortion-related information online. How do you decide if the information you see online is trustworthy?

Date: 10/28/2022

Where do you go for a health problem you can’t solve on your own (family doctor, ER, urgent care, school clinic etc.)? Why do you go there?
Do you have a regular doctor you go to for check-ups or when you feel sick? If you don’t have a regular doctor, why not?
Do you think it’s important to have a regular doctor you go to for check-ups or when you feel sick? Why or why not?
How could your doctor’s office make your visits easier?
Have you had a bad experience with a doctor or clinic visit? What happened?

Date: 9/14/2018

We all get pimples, so let’s talk about it! Tell us about your skincare routine, if you have one.
How has the internet or social media influenced your skincare, if at all?
Have pimples/acne affected how you feel about yourself? Tell us about it.
Have you ever gone to a doctor to discuss pimples/acne? Why or why not?
At an appointment, should healthcare providers ask youth about their acne or wait for youth to bring it up first? Why?

Date: 09/26/2025

This week is about guns and safety. Tell us about how gun violence affects you.
Does/did your school have active shooter drills?
What happens during an active shooter drill?
How do active shooter drills make you feel?
Do you think active shooter drills make schools safer? Why or why not?

Date: 8/16/2019

Have you asked an artificial intelligence (AI) tool like ChatGPT for health advice (nutrition, mental health, fever, skin rash, etc.)? Why or why not?
What, if anything, have you done in response to health advice provided by an AI tool?
Do you trust a mainstream AI tool like ChatGPT to provide accurate health advice? Why do you say that?
If your doctor recommended a health-tested AI tool, how much would you trust it compared to an untested mainstream AI tool like ChatGPT? Why?
What rules or guidelines, if any, do you think are needed before AI is used in your medical care?

Date: 12/12/2025

Have you ever used the internet to help you answer a MyVoice question? Tell us about it.
Do you think it is ok to use AI to answer MyVoice questions? Why or why not?
Have you ever used an AI-generated response to answer a MyVoice question? Tell us about it.
If you have used an AI-generated response, does what you sent reflect how you actually feel?
Does it matter to you if people can tell you used AI to answer? Why or why not?

Date: 10/31/2025

This week we want to get your thoughts on drinking alcohol. What do you think counts as binge drinking?
Did you know that binge drinking means drinking 4 + drinks for women and 5 + drinks for men in 2 hours? What do you think about that?
What percentage of people your age do you think binge drink?
Why do you think people your age binge drink?
What do you think are the greatest risks of binge drinking?

Date: 9/21/2018

We want to hear your thoughts and experiences with prescribed contraception/birth control (pills, shots, IUDs, etc.). How has social media affected your thoughts about these types of birth control?
What are reasons why sexually active people your age might not use prescribed birth control?
Have you or anyone you know had trouble getting prescribed birth control? What happened?
Sometimes people feel pressure from others to use or not use prescribed birth control. Has this ever happened to you or someone you know? Tell us about it.
Access to abortion has changed in the last year for many people. How has this changed your interest in using prescribed birth control, if at all?

Date: 5/19/23

This week we want to hear what you think about contraception/birth control. What comes to mind when you think of birth control?
Tell us how you first learned about contraception/birth control.
What questions do you have about birth control? (Can’t think of anything now? What questions have you had in the past?)
If you had questions about birth control today, where would you look for an answer?
Is there someone you trust to ask about stuff like this? Who?

Dates: 2/21/2018 – 4/17/2018

Intro: This week is about trending body challenges: when you check to see if your body part can look a certain way (ex: thigh gap).

List all the body challenges you know of!
Where did you hear about these challenge(s)?
Have you, or someone you know, tried any of these challenges? Tell us about it: who was involved and where did it happen
What do you think about these trending body challenges?
How do these body challenges make you feel about your body?

Date: 2/15/2019

Intro: This week we want to talk about how you feel about your body.

How do you feel about the way your body looks?
If you could choose the way your body looked, what would you want it to look like?
If you could have the body of any celebrity, whose would you choose?
What have you done to change how your body looks, if anything?

Date: 10/26/2018

We want to know how things have changed since before the COVID-19 pandemic. How, if at all, has your body image changed? Tell us about it.
How, if at all, has your relationship with food changed since before the pandemic?
How, if at all, has your relationship with exercise changed since before the pandemic?
Since the pandemic, have you changed your eating or exercise habits because you were worried about your weight/shape? Tell us about it.
What have you seen people posting on social media about weight/shape during the COVID-19 pandemic? What do you think about these posts?

Date: 9/25/2020

Have you ever heard of the body positivity movement or seen #bodypositive? Where?
How would you define the body positivity movement? If you haven’t heard of it, just tell us what you think!
How does seeing a body positive post on social media make you feel? Why?
Do you think that body positivity on social media is helpful or harmful? Tell us more!

Date: 11/2/2018

In some communities, adults are banning youth from accessing certain books by removing them from libraries, bookstores, and other places youth might access books. Have you heard of these policies?
Do you think certain types of books should be banned for youth? Why or why not?
How do you think book bans impact youth?
Have you or anyone you know ever wanted to read a book and found out it was unavailable due to being banned? Tell us about it.

Date: 5/7/22

This week’s questions are about breastfeeding. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding includes feeding a baby from the breast or pumped breast milk in a bottle. How do you think breastfeeding impacts babies?
In what ways do you think breastfeeding impacts mothers?
How do you think breastfeeding compares to formula feeding?
Were you breastfed as a child? How do you feel about that?

Date: 9/6/2019

How old were you when you got your first cell phone?
Did you ask for your first phone or did you get it without asking?
Why did you get your first cell phone?
What do you think is the right age for someone to get their first cell phone? Why?
What type of cell phone do you have now?

Dates: 12/27/2017 – 2/20/2018

We define civic engagement as doing activities that advance the public good, like voting, volunteering, and participating in community activities. Are you civically engaged? Tell us about it.
What do you think prevents people your age from being civically engaged?
What issues matter most to you when thinking about who you would vote for in a presidential election?
How do you think your future will be impacted by this upcoming presidential election?
There is a movement called Vote16USA that aims to lower the voting age to 16. What do you think of this? Why?

Date: 9/6/2024

Intro: This week’s Qs are about “clean eating,” an approach to eating that has been getting a lot of attention lately.

Have you previously heard about “clean eating?” If so, how did you hear about it?
How would you define “clean eating”?
“Clean eating” usually means eating natural, whole foods, and strictly avoiding processed foods. Knowing that, what is your opinion of “clean eating”?
Do you think “clean eating” is healthy or harmful? Tell us why.
How likely would you be to try “clean eating” for yourself (1 = probably won’t try it; 2 = not sure; 3 = probably will try it)?

Date: 1/18/2019

Are you worried about the environment? Why or why not?
What do you do to protect the environment, if anything?
Where have you learned the most about climate change?
How has climate change affected you or your family?

Date: 2/8/2019

Intro: This week’s questions ask your thoughts about college. Whether you are in school or not, we want to hear your opinion.

What are three things that might make it hard for you to go to college?
How much student loan debt is ok to have for a college education? Why?
Should college be free? Why or why not?
How much do you expect to earn per year in your first full-time job?

Dates: 8/2/2017 – 1/20/2018

Community resources are local places or services that help improve people’s lives. What resources do you have in your community?
What are the most important community resources you feel like you need to live a safe and healthy life? Why?
What community resources do you use most often? Why?
What gets in the way of you using the resources in your community?
What resources do you think are missing from your community? What makes you say that?

Date: 10/12/2018

Intro: We want to hear your thoughts about consent- meaning consent in a physical or sexual encounter.

How would you define consent in a physical or sexual encounter?
Are there situations when someone doesn’t need to give/get consent in a physical or sexual encounter? When?
Can consent be nonverbal? If so, how?
Is there ever a time when someone is too drunk or high to give consent? Tell us more.

Dates: 1/10/2018 – 3/6/2018

Intro: This week we’re going to talk about health insurance coverage of contraception (birth control). A 2014 policy requires that contraception be free for anyone with health insurance.

On a scale from 1-5, how important is this policy to you? (1= Not at all, 5= Extremely important)
Has insurance coverage of contraception helped you or someone you know? Tell us about it!
Time to vote! Would you keep this policy, repeal it, or change it? Why?

Dates: 10/18/2017 – 4/7/2018

Reflecting on your experiences since March, what have you found most difficult about the COVID-19 pandemic? Why?
What have you been doing to cope with the pandemic?
What are you most worried about as the pandemic continues?
What have you missed out on because of the pandemic and how has it affected you?
Tell us about something good that has happened to you during the pandemic.

Date: 10/30/2020

What do you know about coronavirus or COVID 19? Where did you hear that?
How has the current coronavirus situation impacted you, if at all?
Are you worried about coronavirus? Why or why not?
Are you doing anything to prepare for coronavirus? If so, what?
What do you think should be done to protect people from coronavirus?

Date: 3/6/2020

A lot has been happening with coronavirus since we last asked and we wanted to check in again about your experiences with the pandemic. How has coronavirus affected your life?
Are you worried about coronavirus? Why or why not?
Are you doing anything to prepare for coronavirus? If so, what?
What resources do you need right now? Are you able to get them?
How have you been dealing with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on your life?

Date: 3/20/2020

Intro: Politics have been in the news a lot since President Trump took office. We want to know how you are feeling about it all.

Tell us how you think things are going overall in the US so far. What specific events or policies have made the biggest impression on you?
How have you been feeling (emotionally/physically) since President Trump took office?
Has the election inspired you to do anything new or different? Tell us about it!
Have you felt stressed about politics? Tell us how you have dealt with it.

Dates: 8/23/17 – 2/10/2018

Have you or anyone you know tested positive for COVID-19?
What symptoms did you/they have? How long did the symptoms last?
Some people do not fully recover from COVID-19 weeks or even months after first experiencing symptoms. Have you or anyone you know experienced any long-term symptoms like this? Tell us about it.
Are you concerned about having long-term symptoms from COVID-19? Why or why not?

Date: 4/23/2021

What have been your best moments from the past year?
What have been your biggest challenges from the past year?
What has surprised you about the past year?
How do you feel your growth (personal, professional, etc.) has been impacted over the past year?
How do you feel about your plans for the upcoming year? Why?

Date: 5/7/2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic gets more under control, what are you looking forward to doing that you can\’t do now?
As things go back to normal, what do you think should reopen first? Why?
What do you think has gotten better during the pandemic and should stay the same?
What do you think has gotten worse during the pandemic and should change?
Is there anything you are worried about as things reopen?

Date: 4/2/2021

What types of social gatherings do you avoid due to the COVID-19 pandemic, if any?
In what types of social gatherings do you wear a mask, if any?
What other ‘rules’ do you have for yourself about social gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, if any?
When going to a social gathering, how do you determine what is safe or not safe?

Date: 11/12/2021

What, if anything, would prompt you to get tested for COVID-19?
Would you ever get tested for COVID-19 BEFORE a social gathering? Why?
Would you ever get tested AFTER a social gathering? Why?
Have you ever gotten tested for COVID-19? Why?
Would access to free COVID-19 self-tests be helpful to you? Why or why not?

Date: 11/19/2021

Have you heard about incentives for getting the COVID-19 vaccine (lotteries, scholarships, free stuff, etc.)? If yes, what have you heard of?
Do you think incentives are a good idea? Why or why not?
Did an incentive influence your decision about getting vaccinated? Tell us about it.
If you have not gotten vaccinated against COVID-19, what would it take for you to get vaccinated?
If someone you know has not gotten vaccinated, what would it take for them to get vaccinated?

Date: 10/22/2021

When a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, will you get it? Why or why not?
Who do you think should have priority in getting a COVID-19 vaccine?
Where would you go to get information about a COVID-19 vaccine? Why?
What concerns, if any, do you have about getting a vaccine for COVID-19?
Do you know anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19?

Date: 10/23/2020

When a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to you, will you get it? Why or why not?
What concerns, if any, do you have about getting a COVID-19 vaccine?
Do you think that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective? Why or why not?
What would make it easier for you to get vaccinated once you are eligible?
If you were to get vaccinated, would it change your behaviors/habits? How?

Date: 3/12/2021

Have you heard of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies? If so, what do you know about them?
DEI policies encourage the fair treatment of all people, particularly underrepresented groups or those discriminated against because of their identity or disability. Do you think these policies are necessary? Why or why not?
Tell us about the DEI policies your school or work has in place, if any.
Many schools and employers have cut back or eliminated DEI policies. What do you think about this?
Have you or someone you know been affected by a DEI policy? If so, how?

Date: 03/28/2025

How important is dental health to you? Why?
Since middle school, have you had any cavities? Tell us about it!
What do you do to take care of your teeth?
How often do you go to the dentist? What for?
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your dental health?

Date: 5/14/2021

There are many products and services that are marketed for weight loss. What types of weight loss products/services have you seen ads for? List as many as you can think of.
Where are you most likely to see weight loss ads? (e.g., specific social media platforms, streaming services, apps, websites, TV, magazines, billboards, etc.)
Have you ever changed your habits or purchased a weight loss product/service in response to seeing an ad? Tell us about it.
What impact do you think weight loss ads have on people your age?
Do you think ads for weight loss products/services should ever be restricted? If yes, in what circumstances?

Date: 1/14/2022

This week we want to hear your thoughts on disabilities. How would you define a disability? Give some examples.
A disability is a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities. Have you interacted with or known a person with a disability? Tell us about your experience.
How do you feel when you see or encounter a stranger with a disability? Why?
Should the government promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities? If yes, how?
Do you consider yourself someone with a disability? If yes, tell us about your disability. We would love to hear about how it has impacted you.

Date: 10/4/2019

Have you or a loved one recently been affected by a disaster such as a hurricane, flood, or wildfire? If yes, tell us about it.
How likely do you think it is that you will experience a disaster in the next year? What do you think might happen?
How prepared do you feel for a disaster? Tell us why.
During a disaster in your local community, where would you get information on what to do?
What are some steps you can take now to be ready for a disaster?

Date: 10/29/2021

What are some things that take your attention away from the road while driving? If you don’t drive- what are things you have seen that distract drivers?
What do you think about using a cell phone while driving?
Does your state have a law against using a cell phone while driving? If yes, tell us about it.
Hands-free laws typically make it illegal to hold a phone with your hands, arms, or shoulders while driving. How do you think these laws influence young people’s phone use while driving?
What do you think would help young people not use their phones while driving?

Date: 3/22/24

This week we want to talk to you about eating disorders. Do you think eating disorders are mental health conditions? Why or why not?
How would you compare the seriousness of eating disorders to other mental health conditions (depression/anxiety)?
What do you think are the effects of having an eating disorder?
How do you think people view others who have eating disorders?
Most people with eating disorders never get treatment. Why do you think that is?

Date: 9/13/2019

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost everyone because of stay-at-home orders. How has your school/work changed because of the pandemic?
If you’ve had to make changes, what HAS NOT gone well with learning/ working?
What HAS gone well with learning/ working?
How have expectations for learning/ working changed for you?
If stay-at-home orders were to continue or expand, what would you need to learn/work better?

Date: 5/8/2020

This week is all about empowerment. What does the word empowerment mean to you?
Empowerment is often defined as the ability to make informed decisions and be in control of your life. Do you feel empowered in important aspects of your life? Why or why not?
Who or what makes you feel empowered and why?
Fill in the blank: I would feel more empowered if…
What, if anything, do you wish you felt empowered to achieve?

Date: 4/16/2021

How often do you consume energy drinks (e.g., Monster, Celsius, Redbull, etc.)? Tell us about it.
How does the environment at school/work (e.g., stress levels, workload, etc.) impact energy drink consumption among people your age?
How do friends and family impact energy drink consumption among people your age?
How often do you consume caffeine from other sources besides energy drinks (e.g., coffee, caffeine pills, soda, etc.)? Tell us about it.
What do you think would help young people to reduce their energy drink/caffeine consumption?

Date: 12/05/2025

Movies and shows can influence our thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. Is there a moment from a movie or show that impacted your mental health in a positive way? How?
Is there a moment from a movie or show that impacted your mental health in a negative way? How?
Have you ever mimicked the behavior of a movie/show character? Tell us who and in what way.
Are there any movies/shows that you think help prevent suicidal thoughts or behaviors for viewers? If yes, which movie/shows and why?
Are there any movies/shows that you think promote suicidal thoughts or behaviors? If yes, which movie/shows and why?

Date: 4/14/23

This week’s questions are about how different people are impacted by climate change. How do you think your future will be impacted by climate change, if at all?
Are you worried about the impacts of climate change on your future (e.g. food access, extreme heat, floods, droughts)? Why or why not?
Who should be responsible for ensuring that everyone in your community has fair and equal protection from the impacts of climate change? Why do you say that?
What action can people your age take to ensure that everyone in your community is fairly and equally protected from the impacts of climate change?

Date: 3/15/24

Intro: We’re back again with more questions about chlamydia and gonorrhea- this time focused on treatment.

If you had chlamydia or gonorrhea, how important would it be to YOU that you help your partner(s) gets treated? Why?
Did you know that you may be able to get medication for your sexual partner(s) if you have an STI? (Your partner may not need to be seen by a doctor!)
What do you think of this policy to get medications for your sexual partners?
If you ever got chlamydia or gonorrhea, would you ask your doctor for medication to give to your partner(s)? Why or why not?
What do you think would help get the word out about this policy?

Date: 8/24/2018

What sort of things do you do to protect your eyes or your eyesight?
What type of activities do you think put your eyes at risk for injury?
Do you wear protective eyewear for your work, sports, or activities? Tell us about it.
Have you ever had an eye injury? What happened?
Sports like baseball, softball, ice hockey, basketball, and tennis are the main cause of eye injuries in people your age. Should eye protection be mandatory for some school sports? Why or why not?

Date: 4/28/23

What might influence your decision to have kids or not?
What role do you think the government should play in a person’s decision to have kids?
Some policymakers are proposing to pay people to have kids. What do you think about this idea?
The number of babies born in the US each year is going down. Why do you think people in the US are having fewer babies?
How do you think the government should support families with kids?

Date: 10/10/2025

What, if anything, have you heard about fentanyl?
Fentanyl is an ingredient in some pain medications and illegal drugs. How might people your age get access/exposed to fentanyl?
Fentanyl is one of the most common drugs involved in overdose deaths. How can youth be protected from the dangers of fentanyl?
Narcan (Naloxone) is a medication that can save the lives of those who are overdosing on opioids like…
Where do you think Narcan should be available? Why?

Date: 4/26/24

Have you noticed changes in food prices in the last year? If yes, what have you noticed?
In the last year, food prices have increased faster than the price of other things. How has this affected you, if at all?
Have you made changes to what you eat based on food prices? Tell us about it.
What changes in spending have you made because of food prices, if any?
What do you think has caused food prices to go up?

Date: 03/21/2025

Do you ever eat more or less food than you want? Why?
Do you ever eat different types of foods than you actually want? Why?
How does the cost of food play a role in what you eat?
When you were in elementary school, was your family able to afford the type and amount of food you wanted to eat? Tell us about it.
How do you think your family’s ability to afford food when you were in elementary school affects how you eat now?

Date: 5/21/2021

Many young people and their families have trouble affording healthy foods. Have you ever had trouble with this? Tell us about it.
How important is it to you to eat healthy foods? Why?
Do you think it’s important for your doctor to know if you are having difficulty accessing healthy food? Why or why not?
Doctors worry they may make people feel uncomfortable by offering to help with accessing healthy foods. What is the best way for doctors to discuss this with patients?
Some doctors prescribe fruits and vegetables to help patients get FREE healthy foods. Would you use a prescription for fruits and vegetables? Why or why not?

Date: 10/11/2024

Many young people have limited access to healthy and affordable food. Have you experienced this? Tell us more.
If you were worried about having enough food to eat, how would you get help?
If you didn’t have access to food, what might keep you from seeking help?
What impact does this issue (not having access to food) have on young people?
In your opinion, has COVID-19 had an impact on you or other young people’s ability to access healthy food? If so, how?

Date: 4/17/2020

What are your education/career goals for the future?
Does thinking about your plans for the future make you feel stressed? Tell us about it!
Who or what influences how stressed you feel (if at all) about the future?
What are some ways (healthy or unhealthy) you manage stress about the future?
How does stress about your future plans impact your relationships with others (family, friends, peers)?

Date: 6/3/2022

How do you feel when you think about your future (the next 5 years)? Why?
How have your future plans been impacted by the COVID pandemic?
Some people feel anxiety about their future. Has your level of anxiety about your future changed from before the COVID pandemic? How?
What resources were available during the COVID pandemic to help you manage anxiety about your future?
What would help support youth in managing anxiety about their future now?

Date: 12/2/22

Let’s talk about video games (PC games, phone apps, internet games, xbox, etc). Are video games important to you? Why?
About how many hours a day do you spend *watching* other people play video games (in person, YouTube, Twitch, etc)?
What games are you playing/watching the most right now? Type “skip” if this doesn’t apply to you.
Who do you play video games with (IRL friends, online friends, family, strangers, solo, etc)? Again, type “skip” if this doesn’t apply.

Date: 9/28/2018

Have you heard of gender-affirming healthcare? What have you heard about it?
Gender-affirming healthcare supports people whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth. This can include mental healthcare, medical care (ex: hormone prescriptions), and/or surgical procedures. Should anyone NOT have access to this care? Why?
There are efforts to restrict ALL forms of gender-affirming care for minors. What types of care do you think minors should have access to? Why?
How might these restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors affect you or people you know?
How should gender-affirming care for minors be regulated by the government, if at all?

Date: 03/14/2025

Generative Artificial Intelligence (like ChatGPT) uses algorithms to create new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. Have you heard of this? Tell us about it.
Have you used Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for anything? Why or why not?
What are ways that Generative AI could make (or has made) your life better?
What concerns do you have about Generative AI? Why?
In what situations do you think Generative AI should NOT be used? Why?

Date: 3/8/24

What are your thoughts about having guns in your home?
Do you think gun control laws would affect mass shootings? Why?
Who, if anyone, should NOT be allowed to own guns?
What do you think of laws that restrict the types of guns people can own?

Dates: 9/6/2017 – 2/24/2018

This week’s questions are about handguns. Handguns are guns that can be used with one hand, such as a pistol or revolver. How do you feel about handguns? Why?
What does ‘carrying’ a handgun mean to you?
What does carrying a handgun look like where you live?
What are some reasons why people your age carry handguns?
Tell us about the role of handguns in your family.

Date: 6/17/22

Let’s talk handwashing. When do you think it’s important to wash your hands? Why?
How important do you think handwashing is to your health? Why?
Why might you NOT wash your hands, even when you think you should?
How would you feel if people around you didn’t regularly wash their hands after using the bathroom? Why?

Date: 9/27/2019

What might help minimize overdoses and other negative impacts of drug use among young people?
Syringe service programs give sterile needles to people who inject street drugs to help prevent dangerous infections. What do you think about these types of programs? Why?
Testing strips allow people to see if the drug they plan to use has been laced with an additional substance. What do you think of programs that provide access to testing strips? Why?
Narcan (Naloxone) is a medication that can reverse opioid overdosing. What do you think of programs that provide access to Narcan? Why?
Where do you think these types of programs and resources should be available? Why?

Date: 10/18/2024

I pay. You pay. What the heck is a copay? When it comes to health insurance, what do you know about copays?
There are also these things called health insurance deductibles. Tell us what you know about them!
Have you heard of health insurance premiums? What are they?
A few more quick questions. Do you have health insurance? What kind?
If you have insurance, how do you find out what your health insurance covers?

Dates: 10/11/2017 – 3/31/2018

What comes to mind when you hear the words ‘health research’?
Findings from health research help us to understand diseases and to improve health. Have you ever looked for health research to learn about a specific problem? Tell us about it.
Do you think it is important for young people to have access to health research that might affect them? Why or why not?
What is the best way for the results of health research to be shared with you?
What are health issues that affect you that you think need more research? Why?

Date: 5/12/23

Healthcare includes seeing a doctor, going to the hospital, getting medicine, treatment, health insurance, etc. How do you feel about your access to healthcare? Tell us about it.
Do you think most people in the United States have access to healthcare? Why or why not?
What problems do you think YOUTH face in accessing healthcare?
What do you think adults (parents, policymakers, healthcare providers, etc.) can do to make healthcare more accessible for youth?
What role do you think youth could play in improving access to healthcare for youth in the future?

Date: 12/16/2022

Intro: This week we want to talk about what healthcare providers can/cannot tell others about your health or healthcare (“confidentiality”). Text next to continue.

Has any healthcare provider ever talked to you about confidentiality? What did they say?
What do you think should be confidential about your healthcare? Why?
Have you ever had a concern about confidentiality with your healthcare? Tell us about it!
Does concern about confidentiality affect what you say or do when you are seeking healthcare? How?

Dates: 7/12/2017 – 12/30/2017

Today we want to learn about how you use the healthcare system. When was your last doctor’s appointment?
Who schedules your doctor’s appointments? Why?
Who usually goes with you to your doctor’s appointments? Why?
Who usually picks up your prescription medicine? Why?
Do you wish that you were more or less involved in your healthcare? How?

Dates: 10/4/2017 – 3/24/2018

How would you define “good healthcare” for people your age?
If you were rating your doctor, what factors would you consider?
Whose opinion should matter most in rating how well your doctor cares for you: yours, parents, insurance companies, others? Why?
What would be the best 2 ways to collect your opinion on your doctor? (in-person, phone, text, email, online, paper survey, etc.)
Doctors are sometimes paid based on the quality of care they provide. Did you know that?

Date: 8/30/2019

What are the most important things you consider when choosing what to eat and drink?
What things do you think make it hard for people your age to eat and drink healthy?
How do marketing and advertisements impact your food and drink choices?
Where would you go if you needed to know if a food was healthy (social media, apps, websites, etc.)?
If you could speak to leaders about making healthy foods and drinks more available for people your age, what would you tell them?

Date: 7/1/22

“What’s love got to do with it?” Have you ever been in a romantic relationship?
What do you look for in a romantic partner?
Give us an example of a couple in a healthy romantic relationship. What makes it healthy?
How do you know when a romantic relationship is unhealthy?
If you found out a friend was in an unhealthy relationship, what would you do?

Dates: 1/31/2018 – 3/27/2018

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of HIV?
What do you know about HIV testing?
Do you think it’s important to get tested for HIV? Why or why not?
HIV testing is recommended for all people ages 13 and above regardless of sexual activity. Have you ever been offered an HIV test? Tell us about it.
HIV testing is typically a blood test. Would you be more likely to test for HIV if you could test at home with a mouth swab? Why or why not?

Date: 05/09/2025

Imagine it’s possible to test yourself at home for sexually transmitted infections (STIs; chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas) for free via a urine sample or vaginal swab. If you needed testing, would you use this free home testing?
If it costs the same, would you prefer being tested for STIs at home or in-person? Why?
How would you like to receive your home STI test kit if you needed one (mailed, pick up at clinic/school/doctor’s office/pharmacy, some other way)? Why?
What, if anything, would make you uncomfortable using home STI testing?
Do you feel confident that you could correctly collect a urine sample at home if you were given instructions? Why or why not?
If you have a vagina, do you feel confident that you could correctly collect a vaginal swab at home if you were given instructions? Why or why not?

Date: 4/15/22

If you needed to be tested for a sexually transmitted infection (STI), what would prevent you from using a home-based STI test?
What would make home-based STI testing a good option for you?
Would you feel comfortable returning your sample by mail in a pre-paid envelope? Why or why not?
How many days would you be willing to wait for the results of a home-based STI test?
Would you be willing to pay for a home-based STI test kit if you needed it? If yes, how much would you be willing to pay?

Date: 4/22/22

Many young people struggle to find a safe and affordable place to live. Have you experienced this? Tell us more.
If you were in need of housing, how would you get help?
If you didn’t have access to housing, what might keep you from seeking help?
In your opinion, how does this issue (not having access to housing) impact young people?
In your opinion, has COVID-19 had an impact on you or other young people’s ability to access housing? If so, how?

Date: 5/1/2020

What have you heard about the HPV vaccine?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common infection transmitted by physical contact (including sex) that can cause warts and many types of cancer. The HPV vaccine can prevent ~90% of these cancers. Has a healthcare provider ever offered you the HPV vaccine? Tell us about the experience.
Do you think it’s important to get the HPV vaccine? Why or why not?
Why might youth NOT get the HPV vaccine?
What can healthcare providers do to help more young people get the HPV vaccine?

Date: 04/18/2025

Home is where the ____ is! What features are important to you when choosing a town, city, or place to live?
Is there a specific place (city, state, country) that has those characteristics? Tell us about it.
What about turn-offs? What characteristics would make you NOT want to live somewhere?
Do you want to live in the place(s) where you grew up? Why or why not?

Dates: 11/15/2017 – 5/5/2018

The Department of Homeland Security announced a policy on January 21, 2025, that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will now be able to arrest people in schools. What have you heard about this?
How does this policy impact you or people you know, if at all?
Do you think ICE should be able to enter schools to arrest people? Why or why not?
If you or someone you know is in school, has the school given information about this policy? If yes, what did they say?

Date: 04/25/2025

We want to know how kids should learn about physical intimacy (hugging, kissing, sex, etc.). Tell us how you learned about intimacy.
What is the right age to start talking about intimacy? Why?
Who do you think should teach youth about it? Why?
How do you wish it was taught to you?
How would you teach it to your child (if you had one)?

Date: 3/22/2019

This week is all about Juul. Have you ever heard of Juul?
Why do you think people your age Juul?
Do you think Juuling is dangerous? Why or why not?
Do you think Juuling leads to using alcohol, cigarettes or other drugs? Why or why not?
Juul is an e-cigarette that delivers nicotine. Do you think people younger than 21 years old should be allowed to Juul? Tell us your thoughts on this!

Date: 1/25/2019

Intro: Today we want to ask you about your thoughts on the juvenile justice system.

When youth commit a crime, the juvenile justice system determines what happens to them. What do you know about this system?
What should happen to youth when they break the law?
What do you think the job of the juvenile justice system should be?
Should adults and youth be treated the same when they commit a crime? Why or why not?

Date: 2/1/2019

What do you think of when you hear the term ‘computer science’?
Computer science is the study of computers, including coding algorithms (instructions computers follow), hardware/software design, and their impacts on society. Have you been exposed to computer science in Kindergarten-12th grade (K12)? Tell us about it.
How important do you think skills in computer science are to your future? Why?
Do you think a class in computer science should be a K12 graduation requirement? Why or why not?
Do you think you had sufficient access to computer science education in K12? Why or why not?

Date: 4/29/22

Which organ of your body do you know the most about? Where did you learn about this organ?
What, if anything, have you heard about kidneys and what they do in your body?
Kidneys are organs that do a lot: filter waste out of blood, make urine, regulate blood pressure and electrolytes, and keep bones and red blood cell counts healthy. What questions do you have about kidneys and what they do?
Do you think people your age should be taught more about kidney health? Why or why not?
Do you know anyone with kidney disease? Tell us about it.

Date: 10/4/2024

This week we want to hear about what it means to be a thriving young person. Describe what it would look like to live your best life.
Tell us about something or someone that helps you live your best life.
Specifically, what could your school do to help you live your best life? (now or in the past)
What keeps you from living your best life, if anything?

Date: 8/2/2019

Intro: We want your thoughts on marijuana. As states take steps to legalize marijuana, it’s important to hear the voices of young/future voters (that’s you)!

Is marijuana use legal in your community? How do you know?
Do you think it should be legal to use marijuana? Why?
If marijuana were legal, how would this affect people your age?
How important are marijuana laws to you? (1=Not at all important, 5=Very Important)

Dates: 2/7/2018 – 4/3/2018

This week we are asking about marijuana, which is also sometimes called weed or pot. What do you think are the risks to using marijuana, if any?
How much marijuana use do you think is too much? Why?
What have your parents told you about marijuana use?
What have other adults in your life told you about marijuana use?
There are a lot of types/formulations of marijuana. What do you think young people need to know about the different types? Why?

Date: 10/03/2025

What do you think about using marijuana as a treatment for medical conditions?
What do you think about young people using marijuana to manage stress or anxiety?
What do you think are the risks of using marijuana during adolescence, if any?
Which marijuana topics are most important for young people to know about? (Ex: effects on driving, brain development, mental health, pregnancy, learning/memory, safe storage, drinking while smoking, addiction risk, poison safety, peer pressure, other).
What is your preferred way to receive information about the health effects of using marijuana?

Date: 6/24/22

What do you think about the use of marijuana (smoking, edibles, etc.) during pregnancy?
What do you think are the risks of using marijuana during pregnancy?
Do you think healthcare providers should talk about marijuana use with people who are pregnant? Why or why not?
How do you think regular marijuana use (at least once per week) impacts a parent’s ability to care for a child?
Do you think marijuana use during pregnancy should be considered child neglect/abuse? Why or why not?

Date: 5/27/22

Do you feel knowledgeable about menstruation (i.e., periods)? Why or why not?
Have you ever had a conversation with somebody about periods? Give us an example.
Do you feel comfortable discussing periods with others? Why or why not?
Some people have problems accessing period products (tampons, pads, etc.). Have you or someone you know experienced this?
How do you feel about programs or policies that make period products easier to get (given out free at schools, sold without tax, etc.)?

Date: 12/3/2021

When we asked MyVoicers about health care, a lot of people brought up mental health. Is mental health care important to you? Tell us more!
Many people experience emotional and mental health concerns. How would you know when to seek help for an emotional or mental health concern?
Who would you want to talk to about it? Why?
What are the reasons that people your age might NOT seek care for an emotional or mental health concern?
What’s one thing that could improve mental health among people your age?

Date: 10/19/2018

Intro: We want to hear your opinion about health insurance coverage of mental health treatment. A 2010 policy requires that people with health insurance get free mental health treatment.

On a scale from 1-5, how important is this policy to you? (1= Not at all, 5= Extremely important)
Has insurance coverage of mental health treatment helped you or someone you know? Tell us about it!
It’s voting time! Would you vote to keep this policy, repeal it, or change it? Why?

Dates: 11/29/2017 – 5/19/2018

We learned from you that stigma (judgement/embarrassment) plays a role in youth mental health issues. Who or what makes youth feel this stigma? Why?
How does stigma affect someone’s ability to get help for mental health issues?
What would make it easier for youth to get help for mental health issues?
What do you think YOUTH could do to decrease stigma around mental health issues?
What do you think ADULTS could do to decrease stigma around mental health issues?

Date: 3/29/2019

We want to hear your thoughts about nutrition information on menus. What are some places you go to that have nutrition info listed?
What information do you notice is listed and where? Text “skip” if you haven’t seen any nutrition information.
Have you found this information useful when choosing what to eat or drink? Tell us more!
If you could choose what nutrition information was listed, what would you like to see?

Dates: 1/3/2018 – 2/27/2018

There is a debate in some states about which bathroom transgender people are allowed to use. Have you heard about this?
What this means is that a person who was born a female but identifies as a male can only use female bathrooms and vice versa. What do you think about this? OR What do you think about this issue?
On a scale of 1-5, how important is this issue to you? (1-not important at all; 5-extremely important)

Dates: 7/26/2017 – 1/13/2018

Do you think you’ll get COVID-19 in the next few months? Tell us why.
If you got COVID-19, how do you think it would impact your life?
If you got COVID-19, how concerned would you be about spreading it to others? Tell us why.
How often do you wear a mask/face covering when you are near people you don\’t live with? (Always, most of the time, some of the time, rarely, never).
What influences whether or not you wear a mask/face covering when you are near people you don\’t live with?

Date: 7/17/2020

How important is your eyesight compared to other aspects of your health? Why?
Have you ever had trouble with your eyesight? Tell us about it.
Have you ever worn glasses or contacts? If yes, do you still wear them? Why or why not?
What are reasons why people your age don’t wear glasses even if they need them?
If you needed glasses, how would you feel about getting them online?

Date: 11/5/2021

Do your parents/guardians currently pay any expenses for you? If yes, what do they help with (school, food, insurance, rent, spending money, etc.)?
When do you think parents/guardians should stop supporting their children financially?
How comfortable do you feel managing your own money? Why?
Do you consider yourself financially independent? Why or why not?
What financial goals do you have for the next 5 years?

Date: 11/18/22

We are exposed to so much media (news, tv/movies, radio/podcasts, social media, etc.) every day. Have you heard of media literacy? What do you think it is?
Media literacy is defined as thinking critically about media messages and their effects on us (fake news, body image, stereotypes, bias, etc.). What, if anything, have you learned about media literacy, and from whom?
How media literate do you consider yourself? Why?
One part of media literacy is thinking about who is represented in the media. All people have multiple identities (race, gender, sexuality, disability, etc.). How are people who share your identities portrayed in the media?
Which identities do you want to see more of in the media? Why?

Date: 10/2/2020

We want to learn about problems facing people your age. What are the biggest problems you’re facing right now?
Tell us how you deal with those problems.
What are some of the good things happening in your life right now?
What would make your life better?

Dates: 8/9/2017 – 1/27/2018

This week is about stress and resilience. When you are stressed, what do you do (both healthy and unhealthy) to manage the stress?
Resilience means adapting to challenges/ongoing stress. Who or what helps you to be resilient when facing challenges?
Tell us about a specific time where you showed resilience. What did you learn?
What would help you or people your age to be more resilient?
Sometimes things in your community or in society can get in the way of resilience. What makes it harder for you to be resilient?

Date: 10/16/2020

Did you participate in sports growing up? If yes, for how long?
Would you have liked to spend more time in sports? If so, what got in the way?
Do you think playing sports is important? Why or why not?
What might help more youth participate in sports?

Dates: 9/27/2017 – 3/17/2018

Going from being a kid to an adult can be a big change. What has this transition been like for you? Why?
What has been hard about this transition?
What has been good about this time in your life?
What would make this transition easier?
What advice would you give your younger self to help you through this transition?

Date: 10/5/2018

What are reasons some people under the age of 21 drink alcohol?
Do you think people under 21 should be allowed to drink alcohol? Why or why not?
Zero proof alcohol drinks are drinks like beer, wine, and liquor that are made without alcohol or with the alcohol removed/reduced to almost zero. What have you heard about these, if anything?
Do you think people under the age of 21 should be allowed to buy zero proof alcohol drinks? Why or why not?
How might access to zero proof alcohol drinks influence alcohol drinking behaviors of young people?

Date: 11/1/2024

Zyn is an oral nicotine pouch. Do you know of anyone that uses Zyns? Tell us about it.
Where do you think people your age are first exposed to Zyns?
What are reasons people your age might use Zyns?
How do you feel about people your age using Zyns? Why?
Do you think doctors should ask young people if they use Zyns? Why or why not?

Date: 03/07/2025

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