Results: Age related medical tests, exams
Published on 03/05/2015
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1.
1.
Affordable Care Act, Private Ins, Out of pocket; do you go for age related exams and tests? Yes
21%
427 votes
Sometimes
25%
514 votes
No
27%
564 votes
N/A
27%
547 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
7 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| my job pays for everthing thanks my union | 0.05% | 1 |
| ? | 0.05% | 1 |
| 0.05% | 1 | |
| i have no idea what this means | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't know | 0.05% | 1 |
| learn to ask a question properly | 0.05% | 1 |
| what is this asking? | 0.05% | 1 |
2.
2.
There is a list per gender and age, like the female buffet of exams (pap, mammogram), and prostate exam for men. If you have never or currently do not get these exams, why is that? Check all that apply: Not of the age, or it's not required of me yet
11%
226 votes
Feel it's unnecessary
12%
242 votes
Fear (Ex: you don't want to know because you don't want treatment, like having to inject insulin for diabetes)
7%
134 votes
The expense
13%
262 votes
Time involved
8%
162 votes
Not a priority
6%
128 votes
Religious beliefs
1%
22 votes
Not sure
7%
137 votes
None of the above
10%
199 votes
N/A
43%
881 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
37 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.16% | 4 | |
| i do get them | 0.04% | 1 |
| even with health insurance, i can't afford it. | 0.04% | 1 |
| it sucks | 0.04% | 1 |
| ido get the mammogram but every 2 years= pap | 0.04% | 1 |
| believe in preventative maintenance..get all tests | 0.04% | 1 |
| only if dr says to | 0.04% | 1 |
| no vehicle | 0.04% | 1 |
| can't due to blood thinner meds i am on. | 0.04% | 1 |
| i go to the ones my doctor tells me to go to | 0.04% | 1 |
| i get tested | 0.04% | 1 |
| good to know if u have problems that show signs | 0.04% | 1 |
| refused | 0.04% | 1 |
| fatigued | 0.04% | 1 |
| known fact that radiation causes cancer why would i do that to my breasts or my body? | 0.04% | 1 |
| i don't want a finger up my ass. | 0.04% | 1 |
| i dont have a doctor | 0.04% | 1 |
| embarassment | 0.04% | 1 |
| the hassle | 0.04% | 1 |
| have taken the pap and colon exam, need mammogram | 0.04% | 1 |
| i take the one concerning me. | 0.04% | 1 |
| going to every doctor that i should seeing would be equal to a full-time job that keeps me broke. | 0.04% | 1 |
| i do go fo the gender and age tests | 0.04% | 1 |
| last time i had a legitimate concern (i.e. 4 female family members with reproduc. cancer and a symptom in myself) the doctor was rude and unconcerned and encouraged me not to have yearly paps | 0.04% | 1 |
| i get these test | 0.04% | 1 |
| no time | 0.04% | 1 |
| because i cannot get treatment anyhow, because of cost | 0.04% | 1 |
| dont want to know...dont care | 0.04% | 1 |
| do go | 0.04% | 1 |
| i get my annuals | 0.04% | 1 |
| ? | 0.04% | 1 |
| i have no faith in 'western medicine'. they screw up far too much, prescribe too many drugs, don't listen to their patients, never know what's wrong, uneccessary tests, denial of causes etc. | 0.04% | 1 |
| damage to body | 0.04% | 1 |
| already i had checked | 0.04% | 1 |
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3.
If you found out something was wrong with you (nothing very major) what would you rather do? I lean towards traditional medications
33%
688 votes
I lean towards homeopathic or at home remedies
10%
215 votes
I do a combo of both
26%
536 votes
Do nothing
6%
115 votes
N/A
24%
488 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
17 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| see a doctor | 0.05% | 1 |
| 0.05% | 1 | |
| depends on the exact situation. | 0.05% | 1 |
| follow the doc orders | 0.05% | 1 |
| refused | 0.05% | 1 |
| i talked to the doctor and do research and then decide what i feel is the best | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends | 0.05% | 1 |
| do research and figure out what's 'best' for me | 0.05% | 1 |
| unsure | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the severity. | 0.05% | 1 |
| pray | 0.05% | 1 |
| go to my primary doctor | 0.05% | 1 |
| as always prayer | 0.05% | 1 |
| lean towards traditional & homeopathic | 0.05% | 1 |
| something is and neither work | 0.05% | 1 |
| not sure | 0.05% | 1 |
| ? | 0.05% | 1 |
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4.
If you go annually for exams and tests, when do you go? When the attending healthcare practitioner sends me a reminder
16%
339 votes
On my birthday
4%
75 votes
A certain time interval from the last time (Ex: every 6 months, every year) but no particular date
30%
609 votes
Not sure, never paid attention
13%
262 votes
N/A
40%
815 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
16 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.19% | 4 | |
| once a year | 0.09% | 2 |
| when i feel like it. | 0.05% | 1 |
| my own canadian doctor. | 0.05% | 1 |
| pregnancy | 0.05% | 1 |
| i decide | 0.05% | 1 |
| i only get paid once a month-so i only go once a month. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i go when i want to go. | 0.05% | 1 |
| and when the timing works | 0.05% | 1 |
| go every 2 years if doctor permits | 0.05% | 1 |
| when i feel a need to go | 0.05% | 1 |
| every couple of years, last time i went they didn't even do the lab tests, said it wasn't needed. why bother. medical is awful | 0.05% | 1 |
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5.
As you age, do you find that you are more mindful of taking care of your health? Yes, but only because I have existing medical issues
14%
281 votes
Yes, for the most part
29%
602 votes
Somewhat, but not entirely
20%
414 votes
Not sure
6%
124 votes
No
7%
144 votes
N/A
23%
481 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
13 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| yes | 0.10% | 2 |
| sort of. | 0.05% | 1 |
| uh....yea! | 0.05% | 1 |
| 0.05% | 1 | |
| i care for myself more in non-tradional ways | 0.05% | 1 |
| always | 0.05% | 1 |
| i've always been mindful of my health | 0.05% | 1 |
| yes, do preventative maintenance; don't be surprised | 0.05% | 1 |
| refused | 0.05% | 1 |
| have always been mindful of health, now i do not fear being ill as the medical community wants us to be. it brings big dollars. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i always have | 0.05% | 1 |
| i've always been mindful of my health, but it doesn't mean you have to go to the doctor. | 0.05% | 1 |
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6.
If you have ever had anxieties or hesitations regarding a medical appointment did you ask someone to go with? Yes, at least once
31%
641 votes
No, never
37%
768 votes
N/A
32%
657 votes
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7.
If you were going in for the results of an exam, and it was something serious, would you rather be alone to digest the results, or have at least one person with you? Lean towards being by myself to digest the results
25%
524 votes
Lean towards having someone with me for support
27%
556 votes
It would really depend
17%
348 votes
Not sure
7%
146 votes
N/A
24%
485 votes
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