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Transgender HIV Behavioral Survey
Att 10 Changes made to the behavioral assessment
OMB: 0920-0794
OMB No. 0920-0794
Changes to the THBS Behavioral Assessment
Form Approved:
OMB No: 0920-0794
Expiration Date: 12/31/2010MM/DD/YYYY
Transgender HIV Behavioral Survey (PILOT): Core Questionnaire
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Public reporting burden of this collection of information is estimated to average 405 minutes per
response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: CDC Information Collections Review Office, 1600 Clifton Road, MS D-74, Atlanta, GA 30333, ATTN: PRA (0920-0794).
AUTO7. Time core questionnaire began: __ __:__ __ :__ __ AM PM
Network Size
SAY: Most people have never been in an interview like this one, so I’m going to describe how it works before we start. I will read you questions exactly as they are written. Some may sound awkward but I need to read them as worded so everyone in the study is asked the same questions. Some questions will ask you to recall if you did something, when you did it, or how often you did it. For others, I’ll read or show you a list of responses to choose from. Please be as accurate as you can.
To begin the survey, I would like to ask you about some people you know personally. By “know personally”, I mean they know you and you know them.
NS1. About how many people do you know personally who were born male but identify, live, or consider themselves to be a woman and who are at least 15 years of age, and who live in [project area], and who you’ve seen in the past 30 days?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD C]
___ ___ ___ [Refused= .R, Don’t Know= .D]
If NS1 is (0, .R, or .D)
skip to Background Section If NS1 is (1)
skip to the Single Transgender Person Known section
Background
SAY: The first next questions are about your background. Please remember your answers will be kept private.
A1. In the past 12 months, have you been homeless at any time? By “Homeless” meansI mean you were living on the street, in a shelter, in a Single Room Occupancy hotel (SRO), temporarily staying with friends or relatives, or living in or in a car.
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………… 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..………………………. .D
If A1 is (0, .R, .D) skip to A3
A2. Are you currently homeless? “Homeless” means you are living on the street, in a shelter, a Single Room Occupancy hotel (SRO), temporarily staying with friends or relatives, or living in a car.
No………………….……………….………….. 0
Yes….……………………………….……......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
A3. What zip code do you live in?
__ __ __ __ __ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
A4. What country were you born in?
[Do not read choices. Check only one.]
United States, including Puerto Rico……….…. 1 Mexico….………………….………….……….. 2
Cuba…….………………….………….……….. 3
Other ………………………………………...… 4
(Specify other country of birth:_________________)
Refused to answer………………………….…... .R
Don't know…….………………………….…... .D
If A4 is (1, .R, .D) skip to A6
A5. What year did you first come to live in the United States?
__ __ __ __ [Refused=.R, Don't know = .D]
(Y Y Y Y )
A6. What is the highest level of education you completed?
[Do not read choices. Check only one.]
Never attended school….……………………………………… 00
Grades 1 through 8….…………………...………..……………. 01
Grades 9 through 11..…………………….…….…. ……………02
Grade 12 or GED...….……..…..………………… …………… 03
Some college, Associate’s Degree, or Technical Degree………. 04
Bachelor’s Degree..………….…………….……… ……………05
Any post graduate studies ………….…………….…………… 06
Refused to answer………………..………………..…………… .R
Don't know……..………………..………………..…………… .D
A7. What best describes your employment status? Are you:
[Read choices. Check only one.]
Employed full-time………………….…………. 01
Employed part-time……………………………. 02
A homemaker….……….…………………...….. 03
A full-time student…….…….………………… 04
Retired….………..……………………………... 05
Disabled for work….………..…………………. 06
Unemployed………..…………………………... 07
Other………..………………………….............. 08
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
If A7 is ne (1 2) skip toA9;
A8. Have you told your current employer about your transgender identity?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
For Respondents who are currently homeless (A2=1):
Say: Next, are some questions about your income. By "income" I mean the total amount of money you earn or receive. This includes money other people share with you.
For Respondents who are not currently homeless (A1 in (0, .R, .D) OR A2 in (0, .R, .D)):
Say: Next, are some questions about your household income. By "household income" I mean the total amount of money earned and shared by all people living in your household.
A9. What was your [insert household income if A1 in (0, R, .D) OR A2 in (0, .R, .D); insert income if A2=1] last year from all sources before taxes? Please indicate which one best corresponds to your monthly or yearly income.
Less than $10,000……..
00 $10,000 to
$14,999...……
01 $15,000
to $19,999.…….
02 $20,000
to $29,999……..
03 $30,000 to $39,999……..
04 $40,000
to $49,999……..
05 $50,000
or more……..
06
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD D. Do not read choices. ]
Less than $833………… Less than $10,000…….. 00
$ 834 to $1,041………… $10,000 to $12,499...…… 01
$1,042 to $1,250……….. $12,500 to $14,999.…… 02
$1,251 to $1,667………… $15,000 to $19,999.…… 03
$1,668 to $2,500………… $20,000 to $29,999…….. 04
$2,501 to $3,333………… $30,000 to $39,999…….. 05
$3,334 to $4,167………… $40,000 to $49,999…….. 06
$4,168 to $4,999………… $50,000 to $59, 999…….. 07
$5,000 to $6,250………… $60,000 to $74,999……. 08
$6,251 or more………... $75,000 or more………… 09
Refused to answer………. .R
Don't know……..……… .D
If A9 is (.R, .D) skip to A11
A10. Including yourself, how many people depended on this income?
[MUST BE AT LEAST 1.]
___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D
SAY: The next questions are about health insurance or health care coverage. This includes health insurance obtained through employment or purchased directly by you. It also includes local and government-funded programs like Medicare and Medicaid that provide medical care or help pay medical bills.
A11. Do you currently have health insurance or healthcare coverage? This includes Medicaid or Medicare.
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
If A11 is (0, .R, .D) skip to Healthcare Visit Section
A12. What kind of health insurance or healthcare coverage do you currently have? [
[[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD E. Read choices. Check all that apply.]
Private health insurance or HMO……………… 01
Medicaid….……….…………………..……….. 02
Medicare…….…….…………………..……….. 03
TRICARE (CHAMPUS)….………..………….. 04
Veterans Administration coverage………..…… 05
State or local government plan………………… 06
Some other insurance……………….………….. 07
(Specify______________________________)
No other health care coverage of any type……… 08
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..…………………….. .D
A13. Does theyour health insurance cover or health care coverage pay for hormone therapy?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
A14. Does theyour health insurance coveror health care coverage pay any of the costcosts for sex change or sexual reassignment surgeries (SRS)?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
Healthcare Visit
B1. Have you seen a doctor, nurse, or other health care provider in the past 12 months?
No………………….…………………………… 0 Yes……………………………………………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
If B1 is (0, .R, .D) skip to B4
B2. At any of those times you were seen, were you offered an HIV test?
An HIV test checks whether someone has the virus that causes AIDS.
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
SAY: Some people are very open about being transgender.
Others prefer to tell only a few people. For the next question, you
will see a list of groups you may have told about you being
transgender. For each one, check “YES” if you have told
some people in the group or check “NO” if you have not.
If you do not know anyone in the group, check “Does not apply
to me.”
10. Which of the following groups have you told about your transgender identity?
No Yes Refused Don’t Does not
to answer Know apply to me
a. Have you told friends who are transgender 0… 1…...R…..D ....N
b. Have you told your gay, lesbian, or bisexual friends 0… 1…...R…..D…..N
c. Have you told your straight friends 0… 1…...R…..D…..N
d. Have you told your family members 0… 1…...R…..D…..N
e. Have you told your current doctor or health care provider 0… 1…...R…..D…..N
f. Have you told your current employer 0… 1…...R…..D…..N
g. Have you told your current partner or spouse 0… 1…...R…..D…..N
B3. Have you told your current doctor or health care provider about your transgender identity?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
B4. Are you currently receiving hormone therapy under the supervision of a licensed doctor
or healthcare provider?
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
Don’t Know……………..……………………... .D
Transgender-specific procedures
SAY: The next questions are about medical procedures that transgender persons may receive to appear more feminine.
C1. Have you ever used hormones to change your body? This would include hormones that are applied topically, taken orally, or injected. “Applied topically” means hormones are applied to the skin.
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………… 1
Refused to answer…..………………………….. .R
Don’t know………..…………………………… .D
If C1 is (0, .R, .D) skip to the say box before C4;
C2. Have you ever injected or been injected with hormones?
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
Don’t Know……………..……………………... .D
If C2 is (0, .R, .D) skip to the say box before C4;
C3. Have you ever been injected with hormones by someone other than a licensed doctor or health care provider?
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
Don’t Know……………..……………………... .D
SAY: The next questions are about substances like silicone that are injected to change the shape of the body.
C4. Have you ever injected, or been injected with, a substance like silicone to change the shape of your body?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………… 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
Don’t Know……………..……………………... .D
If C4 is (0, .R, .D) skip to the say box before C7;
C5. Besides silicone, have you been injected with any other substance that would change the shape of your body, like silicone does?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………… 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
Don’t Know……………..……………………... .D
If C5 is (0 .R, .D, .S) skip to the say box
before C7;
C6. What were these other substances?
______________________________________ (Refused=.R; Don’t know=.D)
SAY: The next questions are about surgical procedures that are done to change the body.
C7. Have you had any surgical procedures to enhance your face and make it appear more feminine?
No………………….………….……………….. 0
Yes………………………………..…………..... 1
Refused to answer…………………………..….. .R
Don't know……………..………….………........ .D
C8. Have you ever had breast implants or augmentation?
No………………….………….……………….. 0
Yes………………………………..…………..... 1
Refused to answer…………………………..….. .R
Don't know……………..………….………........ .D
C9. Have you had a surgery to construct a vagina?
No………………….………….……………….. 0
Yes………………………………..…………..... 1
Refused to answer…………………………..….. .R
Don't know……………..………….………........ .D
Hormone Injections
If C2 in (0 .R .D) or C3 in (0 .R .D .S) skip to the Silicone
Injection section;
SAY: You said that you had received hormones injections from someone other than a licensed doctor or health care provider. The next questions are about these injections.
D1. When was the last time you were injected by someone other than a licensed doctor or health care provider?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD F. Read choices.]
6 months ago or less.…………………………… 0
More than 6 months ago, but less than 1 year.…. 1
About a 1 year ago……………………………… 2
Over a year ago, but less than 5 years ago…… 3
Over 5 years ago…… 4
Refused to answer…………………..………….. .R
Don't know……………..…………...………… .D
If D1 in (3 4 .R .D) skip to the Silicone Injection section;
D2. How often did you get hormone injections in the past 12 months by someone other than a licensed doctor or health care provider? Was it…
[[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD G. Read choices.]
More often than once a month. 1
About once a month……………………….. 2
Less often than once a month…………………... 3
Refused to answer…..………………………….. .R
Don’t know………..…………………………… .D
D3. Did you or someone else provide the needles for these hormone injections?
[Check only one.]
You provided the needles ………………………………………… 1
Someone else provided the needles ………………..........….. 2
Both you and someone else provided the needles………………….. 3
Refused to answer……………………………………………….… .R
Don’t know………..……………………………………………… .D
If D3 is (2, .R, .D) skip to D11
Say: In the past 12 months, where did you get the needles for these injections done by someone other than a licensed doctor or health care provider? Did you get them from….
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD H]
No Yes RF DK
D4. a drug store or pharmacy? 0… 1… .R. .D
D5. a doctor's office, clinic, or hospital? 0… 1… .R. .D
D6. a friend, acquaintance, relative, or sex partner? 0… 1… .R. .D
D7. a needle exchange program? 0… 1… .R. .D
D8. the internet? 0… 1… .R. .D
D9. any other place? 0… 1… .R. .D
If D9 is (0, .R, .D) skip to D11
D10. Where else have you gotten needles for hormone injections? _________________________
D11. In the past 12 months when you got hormone injections by someone other than a licensed doctor or health care provider, how often were new, sterile needles used? A new, sterile needle is a needle that has never used before by anyone, even you.
[[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD I. Check only one.]
Never……….…….…………………..………… 0
Rarely…………….……………….……..……. 1
About half the time…………………………….. 2
Most of the time…..……..……………………... 3
Always.….……………..………………………. 4
Refused to answer…..………………………….. .R
Don’t know………..…………………………… .D
Shared needles
D12. Have you ever used a needle to inject yourself with hormones after someone else had injected hormones with it?
No………………….………….……………….. 0
Yes………………………………..…………..... 1
Refused to answer…………………………..….. .R
Don't know……………..………….………........ .D
If D12 is (0, .R, .D) skip to D18
D13. When was the last time you used a needle after someone else had injected hormones with it?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD F. Read choices.]
6 months ago or less.…………………………… 0
More than 6 months ago, but less than 1 year.…. 1
About a 1 year ago……………………………… 2
Over a year ago, but less than 5 years ago…..… 3
Over 5 years ago……………………………..… 4
Refused to answer…………………..…………. .R
Don't know……………..…………...………… .D
If D13 is (3 4 .R, .D) skip to D18
SAY: Think about the last time you used a needle after someone else had injected hormones with it. The next questions are about that person who used the needle before you did.
D14. Did you know the HIV status of the person who used the needle before you did?
No………………….……………….…………... 0 Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
If D14 is (0, .R, .D) skip to D16
D15. What was their HIV status?
HIV-negative……………………………..…...... 1
HIV-positive…...….…………………..……….. 2
Indeterminate……………………………..……. 3
Refused to answer.……………………………... .R
D16. Did you know if they had been tested for hepatitis C?
No………………….……………….…………... 0
Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
If D16 is (0, .R, .D) skip to D18
D17. What was the result of their hepatitis C test?
Negative……………………………..…............. 1 Positive…...….…………………..………......... 2
Refused to answer.……………………………... .R
Shared hormone vials
D18. Have you ever shared a vial of hormones with someone else?
No………………….………….……………….. 0
Yes………………………………..…………..... 1
Refused to answer…………………………..….. .R
Don't know……………..………….………........ .D
If D18 is (0 .R, .D) skip to the Silicone Injection section;
D19. When was the last time you shared a vial of hormones with someone else?
6 months ago or less.…………………………… 0
More than 6 months ago, but less than 1 year.…. 1
About a 1 year ago……………………………… 2
Over a year ago but less than 5 years ago…… 3
Over 5 years ago…… 4
Refused to answer…………………..………….. .R
Don't know……………..…………...………… .D
If D19 is (3, 4 .R, .D) skip to the Silicone Injection
section;
D20. In the past 12 months when you got hormone injections, how often have you shared a vial of hormones with someone else?
Never……….…….…………………..………… 0
Rarely…………….……………….……..……. 1
About half the time…………………………….. 2
Most of the time…..……..……………………... 3
Always.….……………..………………………. 4
Refused to answer…..………………………….. .R
Don’t know………..…………………………… .D
SAY: Think about the last time you shared a vial of hormones with someone else. The next questions are about that person who you shared a vial of hormones with.
D21. Did you know the HIV status of the person who you shared the vial of hormones with?
No………………….……………….…………... 0 Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
If D21 is (0, .R, .D) skip to D23
D22. What was their HIV status?
HIV-negative……………………………..…...... 1
HIV-positive…...….…………………..……….. 2
Indeterminate……………………………..……. 3
Refused to answer.……………………………... .R
D23. Did you know if they had been tested for hepatitis C?
No………………….……………….…………... 0
Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
If D24 is (0, .R, .D) skip to the Silicone Injections section
D24. What was the result of their hepatitis C test?
Negative……………………………..…............. 1 Positive…...….…………………..………......... 2
Refused to answer.……………………………... .R
Silicone Injections
If C4 in (0 .R .D .S) skip to Sex Behavior section;
SAY: The next questions are about substances like silicone that are injected to change the shape of the body.
E1. Think back to the very first time you were injected with silicone. How old were you?
__ __ years old [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
E2. When was the last time you were injected with silicone?
[[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD F. Read choices.]
6 months ago or less.…………………………… 0
More than 6 months ago, but less than 1 year.…. 1
About a 1 year ago……………………………… 2
Over a year ago, but less than 5 years ago…… 3
Over 5 years ago…… 4
Refused to answer…………………..………….. .R
Don't know……………..…………...………… .D
If E2 in (3, 4, .R, .D) skip to the Sex Behavior
section;
E3. And when you were injected with silicone this last time, about how many other persons were also getting injections besides yourself?
[Refused = .R, Don't know = .D] __ __ __
E4. In the past 12 months, how often were you injected with silicone to change your appearance?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD J. Read choices. Check only one.]
Never….…….…………………..………… 0
Once …………….……..……. 1
Twice………………………….. 2
3 to 4 times..……………………... 3
5 to 10 times………………………….. 4
More than 10 times.………………………. 5
Refused to answer…..………………………….. .R
Don’t know………..…………………………… .D
If E4 is (0) skip to the Sexual Behavior
section;
E5. In the last 12 months, who performed the silicone injections?
[Check all that apply.]
Doctor or nurse in the US …………………………..........….. 1
Doctor or nurse in another country ………………...……….. 2
A person who is not a doctor or
nurse but regularly performs
this service for
transgender people ………………….……..
3
A friend ………………………………………………..…….... 4
Myself ……………………………………………………….. 5
Other…………………………………………………………. 6
(Specify who performed injections: ___________________________)
Refused to answer…………………………………………… .R
Don’t know………..………………………………………… .D
E6. Did you or someone else provide the needles for these injections?
[Check only one.]
You provided the needles; ………………………………………… 1
Someone else provided the needles……………………..........….. 2
Both you and someone else provided the needles………..........….. 3
Refused to answer……………………………………………….… .R
Don’t know………..……………………………………………… .D
If E6 in (2, .R, .D) skip to E14;
Say: In the past 12 months, where did you get the needles for these injections? Did you get them from….
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD H]
No Yes RF DK
E7. a drug store or pharmacy? 0… 1… .R. .D
E8. a doctor's office, clinic, or hospital? 0… 1… .R. .D
E9. a friend, acquaintance, relative, or sex partner? 0… 1… .R. .D
E10. a needle exchange program? 0… 1… .R. .D
E11. the internet? 0… 1… .R. .D
E12. any other place? 0… 1… .R. .D
If E12 is (0, .R, .D) skip to E14;
E13. Where else have you gotten needles for silicone injections? ___________________________
E14. A new, sterile needle is a needle never used before by anyone, even you. In the past 12 months when you were injected with silicone, how often was a new, sterile needle?
[[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD J. Read choices. Check only one.]
Never……….…….…………………..………… 0
Rarely…………….……………….……..……. 1
About half the time…………………………….. 2
Most of the time…..……..……………………... 3
Always.….……………..………………………. 4
Refused to answer…..………………………….. .R
Don’t know………..…………………………… .D
Sexual Behaviors
If C9 (.R or .D) skip to the Alcohol Use History Section;
SAY: Next, I'm going to ask you some questions about having sex. Please remember your answers will be kept private. [GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD K]
For these questions, "Having sex" means oral, vaginal, or anal sex. “Oral” sex means mouth on the vagina or penis; “Vaginal” sex means penis in the vagina; and “Anal” sex means penis in the anus (butt).
I need to ask you all the questions, even if some may not apply to your situation.
SAY: The next questions are about sexual behavior. Some of
the questions are for people who have a penis and some are for
people who have a vagina. To ask you the proper questions, we would
first like to ask about your body.
11. Do you have a surgically constructed vagina?
No………………….………….……………….. 0
Yes………………………………..…………..... 1
Refused to answer…………………………..….. .R
If F1 in (0, .R, .D) skip to the Female Sex Partner section;
Male Sex Partners
F1. Have you ever had [insert “oral or anal” if C9 =0; insert “oral, vaginal, or anal” if C9=1] sex with a man?
No………………….………….……………….. 0
Yes………………………………..…………..... 1
Refused to answer…………………………..….. .R
If F1 in (0, .R, .D) skip to the Female Sex Partner section;
F2. How old were you the first time you had [insert “oral or anal” if C9 =0; insert “oral, vaginal, or anal” if C9=1] with a man?
__ __ years [Refused =.R, Don't know=.D]
F3. In the past 12 months, with how many different men have you had [insert “oral or anal” if C9 =0; insert “oral, vaginal, or anal” if C9=1] sex?
___ ___ ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
Type of Male Sex Partners
If F3 in (0, .R, .D) skip to the Female Sex Partner section
SAY: Please describe [Insert “these sex partners as either main or casual partners” when F3>1;
Insert “this sex partner as a main or casual partner” when F3=1].
[GIVE RESPONDENT L]
A “main partner” is a man you have sex with and who you feel committed to above anyone else. This is a partner you would call your boyfriend, significant other, or life partner.
A “casual partner” is a man you have sex with but do not feel committed to or don't know very well.
If F3>1 skip to the Multiple Sex Partners section;
If F3=1 skip to the Single Sex Partner section;
Multiple sex partners
F4. Of the _____ [insert number from F3] men you’ve had [insert “oral or anal” if C9 =0;
insert “oral, vaginal, or anal” if C9=1] sex with in the past 12 months, how many of them
were main partners?
___ ___ ___ ___ [Refused=.R; Don’t Know=.D]
If F3=F4 skip to the Main Male Sex Partner Section;
F5. How many were casual partners?
_
If F4 + F5 ne F3 confirm the number of sex partners; If F4=1 or F4>1 skip to the Main Male Sex Partner
Section; If F4=0 and F5>1 skip to the Casual Male Sex Partner
Section;
Single sex partner
F6. Was this man a main or casual partner?
Main partner……... 1
Casual partner…..... 2
Refused to answer... .R
If F6 =1 Skip to the Main Male Sex
Partner Section; If F6 =2 Skip to the Casual
Male Sex Partner Section; If F6 in (.R .D) Skip to H9;
Main Male Sex Partners
If F4 in (0, .R, .D) or F6 (.R or .D) skip to the Casual Male
Partners Section;
If F4 >1 skip to say box before G1_m;
If F4=1 or F6=1 skip to say box before G1_o;
Multiple Main male SEX Partners Refused = .R, Don't know = .D |
One Main male SEX Partner No = 0, Yes = 1, Refused = .R, Don't know =.D |
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SAY: The next set of questions is about the _______ [insert number from F4] male main sex partners you had in the past 12 months. Remember, a main sex partner is someone you feel committed to above anyone else. |
SAY: The next set of questions is about the male main sex partner you had in the past 12 months. Remember, a main sex partner is someone you feel committed to above anyone else. |
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[if C9=0, then skip to G3_m] G1_m. Of your ______ [insert number from F4] male main partners in the past 12 months, with how many did you have vaginal sex? |
[_____]
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If G1_m in (0, .R, or .D) skip to G3_m;
If G1_m =1, ask G2_o; |
[if C9=0, then skip to G3_o] G1_o. In the past 12 months, did you have vaginal sex with this man? |
[_____]
|
If G1_o in (0, .R, or .D) skip to G3_o; |
G2_m. In the past 12 months, with how many of these ______ [insert number from G1_m] men did you have vaginal sex without using a condom? |
[_____]
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G2_o. In the past 12 months, did you have vaginal sex with him without using a condom? |
[_____] |
If F4>1, skip to G3_m; |
G3_m. Of your ______ [insert number from F4] male main partners in the past 12 months, with how many did you have anal sex? |
[_____]
|
If G3_m in (0, .R, or .D) skip to G5_m;
If G3_m =1, ask G4_o; |
G3_o. In the past 12 months, did you have anal sex with this man? |
[_____]
|
If G3_m in (0, .R, or .D) skip to G5_o; |
G4_m. In the past 12 months, with how many of these ______ [insert number from G3_m] men did you have anal sex without using a condom? |
[_____]
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G4_o. In the past 12 months, did you have anal sex with him without using a condom? |
[_____] |
If F4>1, skip to G5_m; |
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Response |
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Response |
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G5_m. Of your ______ [insert number from F4] male main partners in the past 12 months, how many did you give things like money or drugs in exchange for sex? |
[_____]
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G5_o. In the past 12 months, did you give this man things like money or drugs in exchange for sex? |
[_____]
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G6_m. Of your ______ [insert number from F4] male main partners in the past 12 months, how many gave you things like money or drugs in exchange for sex? |
[_____] |
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G6_o. In the past 12 months, did this man give you things like money or drugs in exchange for sex? |
[_____] |
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G7_m. Of your ____ [insert number from F4] male main partners, with how many did you have sex for the first time in the past 12 months? |
[_____]
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If G7_m in (0, .R, or .D) skip to Casual Male Sex Partner Section;
If G7_m =1, ask G1_o; |
G7_o. Did you have sex with this man for the first time in the past 12 months? |
[_____] |
If G7_o in (0, .R, or .D) skip to Casual Male Sex Partner Section;
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G8_m. With how many of these ____ [insert number from G7_m] men did you discuss BOTH your HIV status and their HIV status before you had sex for the first time? |
[_____] |
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G8_o. Did you discuss BOTH your HIV status and his HIV status before you had sex for the first time? |
[_____] |
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Casual Male Sex Partners
If F5 in (0, .R, .D) or F6 (.R or .D) skip to H9. If F5 >1 skip to say box before H1_m;
If F5=1 or F6=2 skip to say box before H1_o;
Multiple casual male SEx Partners Refused = .R, Don't know = .D |
One casual male Sex Partner No = 0, Yes = 1, Refused = .R, Don't know = .D |
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SAY: The next set of questions is about the _______ [insert number from F5] male casual sex partners you had in the past 12 months. Remember, a casual sex partner is someone you do not feel committed to or don't know very well. |
SAY: The next set of questions is about the male casual sex partner you had in the past 12 months. Remember, a casual sex partner is someone you do not feel committed to or don't know very well. |
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Response |
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[if C9=0, then skip to H3_m] H1_m. Of your ______ [insert number from F5] male casual partners in the past 12 months, with how many did you have vaginal sex? |
[_____]
|
If H1_m in (0, .R, or .D) skip to H3_m.
If H1_m =1 then ask H2_o; |
[if C9=0, then skip to H3_o] H1_o. In the past 12 months, did you have vaginal sex with this man? |
[_____]
|
If H1_o in (0, .R, or .D) skip to H3_o. |
H2_m. In the past 12 months, with how many of these ______ [insert number from H1_m] men did you have vaginal sex without using a condom? |
[_____]
|
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H2_o. In the past 12 months, did you have vaginal sex with him without using a condom? |
[_____] |
If F5>1, skip to H3_m; |
H3_m. Of your ______ [insert number from F5] male casual partners in the past 12 months, with how many did you have anal sex? |
[_____]
|
If H3_m in (0, .R, or .D) skip to H5_m.
If H3_m =1 ask H4_o;
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H3_o. In the past 12 months, did you have anal sex with this man?
|
[_____]
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If H3_o in 0, .R, or .D skip to H5_o;
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H4_m. In the past 12 months, with how many of these ______ [insert number from H3_m] men did you have anal sex without using a condom? |
[_____] |
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H4_o. In the past 12 months, did you have anal sex without using a condom? |
[_____] |
If F5>1 skip to H5_m; |
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H5_m. Of your ______ [insert number from F5] male casual partners in the past 12 months, how many did you give things like money or drugs in exchange for sex? |
[_____]
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H5_o. In the past 12 months, did you give this man things like money or drugs in exchange for sex? |
[_____]
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H6_m. Of your ______ [insert number from F5] male casual partners in the past 12 months, how many gave you things like money or drugs in exchange for sex? |
[_____] |
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H6_o. In the past 12 months, did this man give you things like money or drugs in exchange for sex? |
[_____] |
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H7_m. Of your ____ [insert number from F5] male casual partners, with how many did you have sex for the first time in the past 12 months? |
[_____]
|
If H7_m in (0, .R, or .D), skip to H9;
If H7_m =1 ask H8_o;
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H7_o. Did you have sex with this man for the first time in the past 12 months? |
[____] |
If H7_o in (0, .R, or .D), skip to H9; |
H8_m. With how many of these ____ [insert number from H7_m] men did you discuss BOTH your HIV status and their HIV status before you had sex for the first time? |
[_____]
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H8_o. Did you discuss BOTH your HIV status and his HIV status before you had sex for the first time? |
[____] |
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H9. In the past 12 months, has anyone ever forced you to have sex with them?
No……………………..………………............... 0 Yes………………………..………….………… 1
Refused to answer…………………..………….. .R
Don’t Know…………….……………................. .D
Last Male Sex Partner
I1yy. Now weI would like you to think about the last time you had sex with a man. In what year did you last have sex with a man?
Year: ___ ____ ____ ____ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
I1mm. In [insert year from Q21yy here], in what month did you last have sex with a man?
Month: ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
Auto8 . Date of last sex with a man: I1mm/I1yy
If Auto8 over 12 months ago or I1YY in ( .REF, .DK) or
[I1YY-year of interview > 0 and I1MM=REF or DK] skip to the
Female Sex Partner section;
I2. Was the man you had sex with that last time a main or casual partner? Remember, a main sex partner is someone you feel committed to above anyone else. And a casual sex partner is someone you do not feel committed to or don’t know very well.
[GIVE REPONDENT FLASHCARD L.]
Main sex partner………...................................... 1
Casual sex partner……….................................... 2
Refused to answer................................................ .R
Don’t know……….............................................. .D
I3. When you had sex that last time, did you give him things like money or drugs in exchange for sex?
No……………………..………………............... 0 Yes………………………..………….………… 1
Refused to answer…………………..………….. .R
Don’t Know…………….……………................ .D
I4. When you had sex that last time, did you give him things in exchange for sex or
did he give you things like money or drugs in exchange for sex?
I gave him thingsin exchange for sex……………1
He gave me things in exchange for sex ……… 2
No……………………..………………............... 0 Yes………………………..………….………… 1
Refused to answer…………………..………….. .R
Don’t Know…………….……………................ .D
23b. What did he give you in exchange for sex? [Check all that apply.]
.
Money ………….………………………..……..…… 1
Drugs…………………….………………………….. 2
Shelter or a place to stay………….………………… 3
Something else (Specify:_________________).…… 4
Refused to answer…………………..…...……..…….R
Don't know…………….…………………................ .D
If
C9=0 skip to I9;
I5. Think about the last man you had sex with. When you had sex that last time, did you have vaginal sex where he put his penis into your vagina?
No.……………………………………..……….. 0
Yes……………………………………………… 1
Refused to answer…………… …..…….……… .R
Don't know……………..………………............ .D
If I5 is (0, .R, .D) skip to I9;
I6. During vaginal sex that last time, did you use a condom?
No………………….……………….…………... 0
Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
If I6 is (0, .R, .D) skip to I8;
I7. Did you use the condom the whole time?
No………………….……………….…………... 0
Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
Skip to I9;
I8. How comfortable would you have been asking this partner to use a condom during vaginal sex?
Very
comfortable……….………..…………..….
1
Somewhat comfortable…………….….…..…….
2
Not comfortable……………..………….....……
3
Refused to answer…………………..…….……..
.R
Don’t Know……………..……………...….........
.D
I9. The last time you had sex with a man, did you have receptive anal sex where he put
his penis in your anus (butt)?
No………….……………………………..……. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………..…….……. .R
Don't know……..……………………...…........ .D
If I9=1 skip to I11;
If
C9=1 and I9=0 and I5 = 0 ask I10;
If
C9=1 and I9 in (0 .R .D) and I5 in (1 .R .D) skip to the logic box
before I17;
If
I9 in (0
.R .D) and C9=0 skip to logic box before I13;
I10. So this means that you only had oral sex the last time you had sex. Is that correct?
No.……………………………………..……….. 0
Yes……………………………………………… 1
Refused to answer…………… …..…….……… .R
Don't know……………..………………............ .D
If I10 in (1, .R or .D) skip I18;
If I10=0 confirm what sex they had with their last partner;
I11. During receptive anal sex that last time, did he use a condom?
No………………….……………….…………... 0
Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
If
C9=1 and I11
is (0, .R, .D) skip to the logic
box before I17; If C9 =0 and I11 in (0 .R .D)
skip to the logic box before I13;
I12. Did he use the condom the whole time?
No………………….……………….…………... 0
Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
If C9=1 skip to I18;
I13. The last time you had sex with a man, did you have insertive anal sex where you put
your penis in his anus (butt)?
No.……………………………………..……….. 0
Yes……………………………………………… 1
Refused to answer…………… …..…….……… .R
If I13=1 skip to I15;
If I13 =0 and I9 = 0
ask I14;
If I13 in (.R .D) or (I13=0 and I9 in (1 .R .D)) skip to
the logic box before I17;
I14. So this means that you only had oral sex the last time you had sex. Is that correct?
No.……………………………………..………. 0
Yes……………………………………………… 1
Refused to answer…………… …..…….……… .R
If I14=1 .R or .D skip to I18;
If I14 is (0, .R, .D) confirm what sex they had with their
last partner;
I15. During insertive anal sex, the last time you had sex, did you use a condom?
No………………….……………….…………... 0
Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
If I15 is (0, .R, .D) skip to the logic box
before I17;
I16. Did you use the condom the whole time?
No………………….……………….…………... 0
Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
If I11= 0 or I15=0 ask I17;
I17. How comfortable would you have been asking this last partner to use a condom during anal sex?
[READ choices. Check one.]
Very
comfortable……….………..…………..….
1
Somewhat comfortable…………….….…..…….
2
Not comfortable ……………………….....……
3
Refused to answer…………………..…….…….
.R
Don’t Know……………..……………...….........
.D
I18. Before or during the last time you had sex with this partner, did you personally use:
[Read choices. Check only one.]
Alcohol…..….….………………..……………... 1 Drugs………..……………………………..…… 2
Alcohol and drugs ……………………......……. 3
Neither one….……………..……..….…………. 4
Refused to answer.………..…..……...…….…... .R
Don't know…..…..……….…...…….…...…...... .D
If I18 is (1, 4, .R, .D) skip to I20;
I19. Which drugs did you use?
[Do not read choices. Check all that apply.]
Marijuana ….……………..…..…...……….………. 1
Speedballs (heroin and cocaine together) .………… 2
Heroin ….……………..…..…...….…………….…. 3
Crack Cocaine….……………..…..…...….………... 4
Powdered cocaine ….……………..…..…...….…… 5
Crystal meth (tina, crank, ice) ….……………..…… 6
X or Ecstasy ….……………..…..…...….…………. 7
Special K (ketamine) ….……………..…..…...….… 8
GHB ….……………..…..…...….…………………. 9
Painkillers (Oxycontin, Vicodin, Percocet) ….……. 10
Downers (Valium, Ativan, Xanax) ….……………. 11
Hallucinogens (LSD, mushrooms) ….……………... 12
Poppers ….……………..…..…...….……………… 13
Viagra, Levitra, Cialis…………………………… 14
Other drug ……………………………………….. 15
(Specify other drug used with sex:_________________)
Refused to answer…………………..…….……....... .R
Don't know……………..……………...….............. .D
I20. The last time you had sex with this partner, did you know his HIV status?
No………………….……………….…………... 0
Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
If I20 is (0, .R, .D) skip to I22;
I21. What was his HIV status?
HIV-negative……………………………..……. 1
HIV-positive…...….…………………..……….. 2
Indeterminate……………………………..……. 3
Refused to answer.…………………………….. .R
I22. Was this partner younger than you, older than you, or the same age as you?
Younger ………………….………….…………. 0 Older………………………………..…………... 1
About the same age………………………… 2
Refused to answer…………………………..….. .R
Don't know……………..………….………...... .D
If I22 is (0, .R, .D) skip to I24;
I23. What was his age? ___ ___ ___
[Refused=.R, Don't know=.D]
I24. Which of the following best describes his race?
[[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD M.] READ choices. Check one.]
American Indian or Alaska Native…………… 1
Asian ..……………………..………………....... 2
Black or African American ……………..…….. 3
Hispanic or Latino……………………………… 4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander……... 5
White ……………..……………………………. 6
Refused to answer………………………………. 7
Don’t know……………………………………… 9
I25. Have you ever talked to this partner about you being transgender?
No………………….…………………..………. 0
Yes………………………………………..…….. 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..…………………….. .D
I26. As far as you know, has this partner ever injected drugs like heroin, cocaine, crystal meth, or speed?
Would you say he:
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD N. Read choices, Check one.]
Definitely did not………………….…………… 0
Probably did not……………………………….. 1
Probably did…………………………………… 2
Definitely did ………………….………………. 3
Refused to answer…………………………..….. R
Don't know……………..………….………...... D
I27. As far as you know, has this partner ever used crack cocaine? Would you say he:
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD N. Read choices, Check one.]
Definitely did not………………….…………… 0
Probably did not……………………………….. 1
Probably did…………………………………… 2
Definitely did ………………….………………. 3
Refused to answer…………………………..….. R
Don't know……………..………….………...... D
I28. As far as you know, has this partner ever been in prison or jail for more than 24 hours?
Would you say he:
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD N. Read choices, Check one.]
Definitely did not………………….…………… 0
Probably did not……………………………….. 1
Probably did…………………………………… 2
Definitely did ………………….………………. 3
Refused to answer…………………………..….. R
Don't know……………..………….………...... D
I29. How long have you been having a sexual relationship with this partner? Was it…
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD O]
Less than a year………………….…………… 1
About a year……………………………….. 2
More than a year, but less than 3 years………… 3
More than 3 years………… 4
Refused to answer…………………………..….. .R
Don't know……………..………….………...... .D
If I29 in (.R, .D) skip to the Female Sex Partners section;
If I29 in (1, 2) skip to the Length of Relationship: A year
or less section;
Length of the relationship: Over a year
I30. As far as you know, during the past 12 months when you were having a sexual relationship with this partner, did he have sex with other people? Would you say he:
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD N. Read choices, Check one.]
Definitely did not………………….…………… 0
Probably did not……………………………….. 1
Probably did…………………………………… 2
Definitely did ………………….………………. 3
Refused to answer…………………………..….. R
Don't know……………..………….………...... D
I31. During the past 12 months when you were having a sexual relationship with this partner, did you have sex with other people?
No………………….……………….…………... 0
Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
Length of the relationship: A year or less
I32. As far as you know, during the time you were having a sexual relationship
with this partner, did he have sex with other people? Would you say he:
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD N. Read choices, Check one.]
Definitely did not………………….…………… 0
Probably did not……………………………….. 1
Probably did…………………………………… 2
Definitely did ………………….………………. 3
Refused to answer…………………………..….. R
Don't know……………..………….………...... D
I33. During the time you were having a sexual relationship with this partner, did you have sex with other people?
No………………….……………….…………... 0
Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
If I29 is (4) skip to the Female Sex Partners section;
I34. Where did you first meet this partner?
[DO NOT READ CHOICES, Check only one.]
On the internet..….………………..……………. 01
At a ball..….………………..……………. 02
At a bar or club.….............................……….... 03
While doing sex work...……….. 04
Through friend(s).………………..……………. 05
Somewhere else 06
(Specify other place: _________________________)
Refused to answer…………..….………………. .R
Don't know…..………..……..…………….......
.D
Female Sex Partners
SAY: Now I would like to ask you some questions about having sex with women. I need to ask you these questions even if some don't apply to you. Please remember your answers will be kept private.
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD K]
For these questions, "having sex" means oral, vaginal, or anal sex. “Oral” sex means mouth on the penis or vagina. “Vaginal” sex means a penis in the vagina. “Anal” sex means penis in the anus (butt).
J1. Have you ever had oral, vaginal, or anal sex with a woman?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………..... .D
If J1 is (0, .R, .D)
skip to the Transgender Sex Partners section;
J2. How old were you the first time you had oral, vaginal, or anal sex with a woman?
__ __ years [Refused=.R, Don't know=.D]
J3. In the past 12 months, with how many different women have you had oral, vaginal or anal sex?
___ ___ ____ ____ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
If C9 =1 or J3 in (0,
.R, .D) skip to the Transgender Sex Partners section; If C9=0 and J3 =1
skip to J5;
Multiple Sex Partners
J4. In the past 12 months, with how many of these ______ [insert number from J3] women
did you have either vaginal or anal sex without using a condom?
Skip to the Transgender
Sex Partners section;
Single Sex Partner
J5. In the past 12 months, did you have either vaginal or anal sex with her without using a condom?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………..... .D
Transgender Sex Partners
SAY: The next questions are about transgender persons with whom you have had sex. By “transgender” I mean persons who were born either male or female but who identify, live, or present as the opposite gender. Your answers to these questions will help us understand how to ask about sexual behaviors with transgender persons in future surveys.
K1. In the past 12 months, with how many different transgender persons have you had vaginal or anal sex?
___ ___ ____ ____ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
If K1 is (0, .R, .D)
skip to the Alcohol Use History Section;
If K1 =1 skip to K4;
Multiple sex partners
K2. In the past 12 months, with how many of these ______ [insert number from K1] persons did you have vaginal or anal sex without using a condom?
___ ___ ____ ____ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
K3. Did you include any of these ______ [insert number from K2] persons among your male and female sex partners in the earlier questions about sex partners?
No …………….…………………………… 0
Yes………………………………………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………..... .D
Skip to K6;
Single sex partner
K4. In the past 12 months, did you have vaginal or anal sex with this person without using a condom?
No …………….…………………………… 0
Yes………………………………………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………..... .D
K5. Did you include this person among your male and female sex partners in the earlier questions about sex partners?
No …………….…………………………… 0
Yes………………………………………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………..... .D
Last Transgender Sex Partner
K6. Was the last transgender person you had sex with assigned a male or female sex at birth?
Male …………….…………………………… 1
Female………………………………………... 2
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………..... .D
Alcohol Use History
SAY: The next questions are about alcohol use. Please remember your answers will be kept private. For these questions, "a drink of alcohol" means a 12 oz beer, a 5 oz glass of wine, or a 1.5 oz shot of liquor. [SHOW RESPONDENT FLASHCARD P (PICTURE OF ALCOHOL DRINK SIZE)]
L1. In the past 12 months, did you drink any alcohol such as beer, wine, malt liquor, or hard liquor?
No……………………………………………… 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………………………………. .D
L1 is (0, .R, .D) skip to the Injection Drug Use section;
L2. In the past 30 days, on how many days did you drink any alcohol?
__ __ [Refused =.R, Don't know=.D]
If L2 is (0, .R, .D) skip to the Injection Drug
Use section;
L3. On the days when you drank alcohol in the past 30 days, about how many drinks did you have on average?
__ __ [Refused =.R, Don't know=.D]
L4. In the past 30 days, how many times did you have 5 or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting?
__ __ [Refused =.R, Don't know=.D]
Drug Use History
HORMONES and SILICONE
SAY: The next questions are about hormone use.
This means hormones that you have used to change your body to make
it more feminine in appearance.
46. Have you ever used hormones to change your body? This would include hormones that are applied topically, taken orally, or injected. “Applied topically” means hormones are applied to the skin.
If Q46 is (0, .R, .D) then skip to Say Box before Q64
Yes……………………………………………… 1
Refused to answer…..………………………….. .R
Don’t know………..…………………………… .D
47. Did you use these hormones in the past 12 months?
If Q47 is (0, .R, .D) then skip to Say Box before Q64
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
Don’t Know……………..……………………... .D
47a. Are you currently receiving hormone therapy under the supervision of a healthcare provider?
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
Don’t Know……………..……………………... .D
48. Have you ever injected or been injected with hormones?
If Q48 is (0, .R, .D) then skip to Say Box before Q64
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
Don’t Know……………..……………………... .D
49yy. In what year was your last hormone injection?
Year: ___ ____ ____ ____ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
49mm. In [insert year from Q49yy here], in what month was your last hormone injection?
Month: ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
AUTO9: Date of last hormone injection: 49mm/49yy
If Auto9 is over 12 months ago skip to Say Box before Q64
If Q49YY = .REF or .DK or [Q49YY-year of interview > 0
and Q49MM=REF or DK] skip to Say Box before Q64
50. How often did you get hormone injections in the past 12 months?
[Check only one.]
More than once a month (or twice a week)……. 1
Once a month…………………………….. 2
Less than once a month..……………………... 3
Refused to answer…..………………………….. .R
Don’t know………..…………………………… .D
51. How are you getting hormones for your injections? [Check all that apply.]
Through a prescription from a doctor ……………… 1
Off the Internet……………………………....….. 2
From someone on the street ………………….. 3
From a friend ……………………………....….. 4
Other ……………………………………………….…... 5
(Specify___________________________________)
Refused to answer……………………………………….… .R
Don’t know………..……………………………………… .D
52. In the last 12 months, who performed the hormone injections? [Check all that apply.]
M
If Q52 not =1 then skip to Q54
Doctor or nurse in the US …………………………..........….. 2
Doctor or nurse in another country………………...……….. 3
A person who is not a doctor or nurse but regularly performs
this service for transgender people ………………….……..
4
A friend ………………………………………………..…….... 5
Other (Specify___________________________________).…... 6
Refused to answer……………………………………………….… .R
Don’t know………..……………………………………………… .D
Say: In the past 12 months when you injected yourself
with hormones, where did you get the needles for the injections?
No Yes RF DK
53a. Did you get needles for hormone injections
from a pharmacy or drug store? 0… 1… .R. .D
53b. Did you get needles for hormone injections
from a doctor's office, clinic, or hospital? 0… 1… .R. .D
53c. Did you get needles for hormone injections
from a friend, acquaintance, relative, or sex partner? 0… 1… .R. .D
53d. Did you get them from a needle or drug dealer,
shooting gallery, hit house, or off the street? 0… 1… .R. .D
53e. Did you get needles for hormone injections
from a needle exchange program? 0… 1… .R. .D
53f. Did you get needles for hormone injections
from off the internet? 0… 1… .R. .D
53g. Did you get your needles for hormone injections
from any other places? 0… 1… .R. .D
If Q53g is (0, .R, .D) then skip to Q54
53h. Where else have you gotten needles for hormone injections? ___________________________
54. In the past 12 months when you got hormone injections, how often were new, sterile needles used? A new, sterile needle is a needle that has never used before by anyone, even you.
[Check only one.]
Never……….…….…………………..………… 0
Rarely…………….……………….……..……. 1
About half the time…………………………….. 2
Most of the time…..……..……………………... 3
Always.….……………..………………………. 4
Refused to answer…..………………………….. .R
Don’t know………..…………………………… .D
54a In the past 12 months when you got hormone injections, have you shared a vial of hormones with someone else?
No………….…………………………………… 0
If Q54a is (0, .R., .D) then skip to
Say Box before Q55
Refused to answer…………………………..… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
54b When you shared a vial of hormones with someone else, did you use the hormones in the vial after someone else did?
If Q54b is (0, .R., .D) then skip to
Say Box before Q55
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
54c In the past 12 months, how often did the person, who used the same vial before you, use a new, sterile needle? A new, sterile needle is a needle that has never used before by anyone, even you.
Never……….…….…………………..………… 0
Rarely…………….……………….……..……. 1
About half the time…………………………….. 2
Most of the time…..……..……………………... 3
Always.….……………..………………………. 4
Refused to answer…..………………………….. .R
Don’t know………..…………………………… .D
55. Have you ever gotten a hormone injection at the same time that at least one other person did?
No………….…………………………………… 0
If Q55 is (0, .R., .D) then skip to
Say Box before Q64
Refused to answer…………………………..… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
56. In the past 12 months, with how many people did you use a needle after someone else had injected hormones with it?
[Refused = .R, Don't know = .D] __ __ __
Last time injected hormones with someone
57yy. In what year did you last get a hormone injection at the same time that at least one other person did?
Year: ___ ____ ____ ____ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
57mm. In [insert year from Q57yy here], in what month was the last time you got a hormone injection at the same time that at least one other person did?
Month: ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
AUTO10: Date last injected hormones together: 57mm/57yy
If Auto10 is over 12 months ago skip to Say Box before Q64
If Q57YY = .REF or .DK or [Q57YY-year of interview > 0
and Q57MM=REF or DK] skip to Say Box before Q64
SAY: The next questions are about the last time you
got a hormone injection at the same time that at least one other
person also got an injection.
58. At that time, how many other persons were getting hormone injections besides yourself?
[Refused = .R, Don't know = .D] __ __ __
59. At that time, did you use the same needle that at least one other person did?
If Q59 in (1, .R, .D) then skip to Q60
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
SAY: A new, sterile needle is a needle that has never
used before by anyone, even you. Think about the last time you were
injected with hormones at the same time someone else was injected.
59a. During this last time, did you get injected with a new sterile needle? A new, sterile needle is a needle never used before by anyone, even you.
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
60. That last time you got injected at the same time as someone else, did you use a vial of hormones after someone else did?
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..… .R
Don't know……………..…………………….. .D
If Q58>1 then skip to Say Box before Q64;
If Q59=0 and Q60=0 then skip to Say Box before Q64
SAY: Think about the last time you got a
hormone injection at the same time someone else also got an
injection. The next questions are about that person who got a
hormone injection at the same time you did.
61. Did you know the HIV status of the person you were injecting with?
No………………….……………….…………... 0 Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
61a. What was their HIV status?
HIV-negative……………………………..…...... 1
HIV-positive…...….…………………..……….. 2
Indeterminate……………………………..……. 3
Refused to answer.……………………………... .R
62. Did you know if they had been tested for hepatitis C?
No………………….……………….…………... 0
Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
62a. What was the result of their hepatitis C test?
Negative……………………………..…............. 1 Positive…...….…………………..………......... 2
Refused to answer.……………………………... .R
63. Think about the person who got a hormone injection at the same time you did. Which of the following best describes your relationship to this person? Would you say this person was a: [Check only one.]
Sex partner ……………………………….…… 1
Friend or acquaintance ………………………… 2
Relative ………………………………………… 3
A person with access to needles or hormones.. 4
Stranger..........................................…………….. 5
Other (specify________________)……………. 6
Refused to answer………………...……………. .R
Don't know……………..……..…..………….. .D
SAY: The next questions are about substances
like silicone that are injected to change the shape of the body.
64. Have you ever injected, or been injected with, a substance like silicone to change the shape of your body?
IfQ64 is (0, .R, .D) then skip to Say Box before Q76
Yes……………………………………………… 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
Don’t Know……………..……………………... .D
65. What substances did you inject to change the shape of your body?
S
If Q65 is (.R, .D) then skip to Say Box before Q76 If Q65 =1 then skip to Q66yy
Some other substance……….....….. 2
Silicone and some other substance…… 3
Refused to answer…..…………………….. .R
Don’t know………..……………………… .D
65a. What were these other substances?
______________________________________ (Refused=.R; Don’t know=.D)
66yy. In what year was the last time you got injected with [insert “Silicone or some other substance” if
Q65=1 or 3; “this substance” if Q65=2 ]?
Year: ___ ____ ____ ____ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
66mm. In [insert year from Q66yy here], in what month was the last time you got injected with [insert “Silicone or some other substance” if Q65=1 or 3; “this substance” if Q65=2]?
Month: ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
AUTO11: Date of last silicone injection: 66mm/66yy
If AUTO11 is over 12 months ago then skip to Say Box before
Q76
If Q66YY = .REF or .DK or [Q66YY-year of interview > 0
and Q66MM=REF or DK] skip to Say Box before Q76
67. In the past 12 months, how often were you injected with silicone or some other substance to change your appearance?
[Check only one.]
If Q67 is (0) then skip to Say Box before Q76
Once …………….……..……. 1
Twice………………………….. 2
3 to 5 times..……………………... 3
5 to 10 times………………………….. 4
More than 10 times.………………………. 5
Refused to answer…..………………………….. .R
Don’t know………..…………………………… .D
68. Where did you get [insert “the Silicone and the other substance(s)” if Q65=3; “Silicone” if Q65=1; “this substance” if Q65=2]? [Check all that apply.]
Through a prescription from a doctor ……………… 1
From someone on the street ………………….. 2
From a friend ……………………………....….. 3
Other ……………………………………………….…... 4
(Specify___________________________________)
Refused to answer……………………………………….… .R
Don’t know………..……………………………………… .D
69. In the last 12 months, who performed the injections? [Check all that apply.]
D
If Q69 not = 5 then skip to Q71
Doctor or nurse in another country ………………...……….. 2
A person who is not a doctor or nurse but regularly performs
this service for transgender people ………………….……..
3
A friend ………………………………………………..…….... 4
Myself ……………………………………………………….. 5
Other (Specify___________________________________).…... 6
Refused to answer…………………………………………… .R
Don’t know………..………………………………………… .D
Say: In the past 12 months when you injected yourself
with Silicone or some other substance, where did you get the needles
for the injections?
No Yes RF DK
70a. Did you get needles for silicone injections
from a pharmacy or drug store? 0… 1… .R. .D
70b. Did you get needles for silicone injections
from a doctor's office, clinic, or hospital? 0… 1… .R. .D
70c. Did you get needles for silicone injections
from a friend, acquaintance, relative, or sex partner? 0… 1… .R. .D
70d. Did you get them from a needle or drug dealer,
shooting gallery, hit house, or off the street? 0… 1… .R. .D
70e. Did you get needles for silicone injections
from a needle exchange program? 0… 1… .R. .D
70f. Did you get needles for silicone injections
from off the internet? 0… 1… .R. .D
70g. Did you get your needles for silicone injections
If Q70g is (0, .R, .D) then skip to Q71
70h. Where else have you gotten needles for silicone injections? ___________________________
71. A new, sterile needle is a needle never used before by anyone, even you. In the past 12 months when you were injected with [insert “Silicone or some other substance” if Q65=1 or 3;; “this substance” if Q65=2], how often was a new, sterile needle?
[Check only one.]
Never……….…….…………………..………… 0
Rarely…………….……………….……..……. 1
About half the time…………………………….. 2
Most of the time…..……..……………………... 3
Always.….……………..………………………. 4
Refused to answer…..………………………….. .R
Don’t know………..…………………………… .D
72. In the past 12 months, have you ever gotten injected with [insert “Silicone or some other substance” if Q65=1 or 3; “this substance” if Q65=2] at the same time that at least one other person got injected?
If Q72 in (0, .R, .D) then skip to Say Box before Q76
Refused to answer…………………………..… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
73yy. In what year did you last get injected with [insert “Silicone or some other substance” if Q65=1 or 3; “this substance” if Q65=2],at the same time that at least one other person got injected?
Year: ___ ____ ____ ____ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
73mm. In [insert year from Q73yy here], in what month was the last time you got injected with
[insert “Silicone or some other substance” if Q65=1 or 3; “this substance” if Q65=2], at the same time as someone else?
Month: ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
AUTO12: Date last shared silicone injection with someone. 73mm/73yy
SAY: The next questions are about this last
time you got injections of [insert “Silicone or some
other substance” if Q65=3; “this substance” if
Q65=2], at the same time as at least one other person did.
74. At that time, how many other persons were also getting injections besides yourself?
[Refused = .R, Don't know = .D] __ __ __
75. At that time, did you get injected using a new, sterile needle? A new, sterile needle is a needle never used before by anyone, even you.
No………….…………………………………… 0 Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
Injection Drug Use
SAY: The next questions are about injection drug use. This means injecting drugs yourself or having someone who isn't a health care provider inject you. It does not include drugs that were prescribed to you. And it does not include hormone or silicone injections. Please remember your answers will be kept private.
M1. Have you ever in your life shot up or injected any drugs other than those prescribed for you? By shooting up, I mean anytime you might have used drugs with a needle, either by mainlining, skin popping, or muscling.
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………… 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
If M1 is (0, .R, .D) skip to Non-injection Drug section;
M2. Think back to the very first time you injected any drugs, other than those prescribed for you. How old were you when you first injected any drug other than hormones or silicone?
__ __ years old [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
M3. When was the last time you injected any drug? That is, how many days or months or years ago did you last inject any drug other than hormones or silicone?
Year: __ __ __ __ [Interviewer: If today, enter "0")
___ ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
If M3 in (0 .R .D) skip to the Non-injection Drug section;
M4. Interviewer: Was this days or months or years? [If today, enter "Days".] (Check only one.)
Days……………………………0
Months…………………………1
Years………………………… 2
Don't Know…………………. .D
Refuse to Answer……………. .R
If [M4=0 and M3>365] or [M4=1 and M3>12) or [M4=2 and
M3>1] or M4 in (.R .D) skip to the Non-injection Drug section;
SAY: The next questions are about injection drug use in what monththe past 12 months. When I ask you about "needles," I'm talking about needles and syringes.
M5. In the past 12 months, on average, how often did you inject?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD Q. Read Choices. Check one.]
Never…………………….. 00
More than once a day……..01
Once a day……………… 02
More than once a week……03
Once a week……………… 04
More than once a month…. 05
Once a month……………. .06
Less than once a month….. 07
Refused to answer………... .R
Don’t Know…….………... .D
SAY: I'm going to read you a list of drugs. For each drug I mention, please tell me how often you
injected it in the past 12 months.
GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD Q.
M6. How often did you inject:
[Read each drug choice. Check only one response per type of drug]
More More More Less
than than than than
Never once a Once a once a Once a once a Once a once a Refused day day week week month month month to answer
a. Heroin and cocaine
together (speedballs) 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
b. Heroin alone…… 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
c. Powdered cocaine alone 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
d. Crack cocaine… 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
e. Crystal meth (tina,
crank, or ice)…… 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
f. Oxycontin……… 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
79g. Other injected drug… 00…01…..02…..03…...04……05…....06…….07……..R
(Specify___________)
M7. In the past 12 months have you injected any other drugs?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………… 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
If M7 is (0, .R, .D) skip to M10;
M8. What other drugs have you injected? _____________________________________
M9. How often did you inject [Insert response from M8] in the past 12 months?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD Q. Check one. ]
Never…………………………………………..…………0
More than once a day………………….…………………1
Once a day………………….…………………………… 2
More than once a week………………….……………… 3
Once a week………………….………………………… 4
More than once a month………………….……………… 5
Once a month………………….………………………… 6
Less than once a month………………….……………… 7
Refuse to Answer………………….…………………… .R
SAY: The next questions are about injection
drug use in the past 12 months. The word "needles" means
both needles and syringes.
M10. In the past 12 months when you injected, did you get your needles at any of the following places? Did you get them from….
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD H.
No Yes RF DK
a. Did you get needles for injecting drugs
from a pharmacy or a drug store or pharmacy? 0… 1… .R. .D
b. Did you get needles for injecting drugs
from a doctor's office, clinic, or hospital? 0… 1… .R. .D
c. Did you get needles for injecting drugs
from a friend, acquaintance, relative, or sex partner? 0… 1… .R. .D
d. Did you get them from
d. a needle or drug dealer,
shooting gallery, hit house, or off the street? 0… 1… .R. .D
e. Did you get needles for injecting drugs
from a needle exchange program? 0… 1… .R. .D
f. Did you get needles for injecting drugs
from off the internet? 0… 1… .R. .D
g. Did you get your needles for injecting drugs
from any other places? 0… 1… .R. .D
If M10g is (0, .R, .D) then skip to M11;
h. Where else have you gotten needles to inject drugs? ___________________________
M11. A new, sterile needle is a needle never used before by anyone, even you. In the past 12 months when you injected, how often did you use a new, sterile needle?
[Check onlyGIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD I. Read choices. Check one.]
Never……….…….…………………..………… 0
Rarely…………….……………….……..……. 1
About half the time…………………………….. 2
Most of the time…..……..……………………... 3
Always.….……………..………………………. 4
Refused to answer…..………………………….. .R
Don’t know………..…………………………… .D
SAY: Next are questions about your injecting behaviors in the past 12 months. Remember these questions do not include hormone or silicone injections.
M12. In the past 12 months, with how many people did you use a needle after they injected with it?
__ __ __ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
M13. In the past 12 months, with how many people did you use the same cooker, cotton, or water that they had already used. By “water,” I mean water for rinsing needles or preparing drugs.
__ __ __ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
M14. In the past 12 months, with how many people did you use drugs that had been divided with a syringe that they had already used?
__ __ __ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
83
If M11=4 or M12 in (0, .R or .D) skip to logic box before M16;
M15. In the past 12 months, how often did you use needles that someone else had already injected with?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD I. Read choices. Check only one.]
Never……….…….…………………..………… 0
Rarely…………….……………….……..……. 1
About half the time…………………………….. 2
Most of the time…..……..……………………... 3
Always.….……………..………………………. 4
Refused to answer……………..……………….. .R
Don’t know………..…………………………… .D
If M13 in ( 0, .R or .D) skip to logic box before M17;
M16. In the past 12 months when you injected, how often did you use cookers, cottons, or water that someone else had already used?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD I. Check only one.]
Never……….…….…………………..………… 0
Rarely…………….……………….……..……... 1
About half the time…………………………….. 2
Most of the time…..……..……………………... 3
Always.….……………..………………………. 4
Refused to answer……………..……………….. .R
Don’t know………..…………………………… .D
If M14 in ( 0, .R or .D) skip to the Last Sharing Partner
Section;
M17. During the past 12 months when you injected, how often did you use drugs that had been divided with a syringe that someone else had already injected with?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD I. Check only one.]
Never……….…….…………………..………… 0
Rarely…………….……………….……..…….. 1
About half the time……………………………. 2
Most of the time…..……..……………………... 3
Always.….……………..………………………. 4 Refused to answer……………..……………….. .R
Don’t know………..…………………………… .D
Last Sharing Partner
If M12 in ( 0, .R or .D) AND M13 in ( 0, .R or .D) AND M14 in
( 0, .R or .D) skip to the Last Sharing Partner Section;
SAY: The next questions are about the last time you injected drugs, not including hormones or silicone, with someone else.
M18yy. What year was the last time you injected drugs with someone?
Year: ___ ____ ____ ____ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
M18mm. In [Insert year from M16yy], in what month did you last inject drugs with someone?
Month: ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
A
If Auto14 over 12 months ago or M18yy in ( .R .D) or
[M18yy-year of interview > 0 and M18mm in (.R or .D)] skip
to the Non-Injection Drug section;
If M12 in (0 .R .D) or M11=4 skip to logic box before M20;
M19. The last time you injected with this person, did you use a needle after they injected with it?
No………….…………………………………… 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
If M19 = 1 or M11=4 skip to M21;
M20. A new, sterile needle is a needle never used before by anyone, even you. The last time you injected drugs, did you use a new sterile needle to inject?
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
M21. Think about the last time you injected drugs at the same time as someone else. The last time you injected with this person, did you use the same cooker, cotton, or water that they had already used?
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..… .R
Don't know……………..…………………….. .D
M22. The last time you injected with this person, did you use drugs that had been divided with a syringe that they had already injected with?
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..… .R
Don't know……………..…………………….. .D
SAY: The next questions are about this last person you injected with.
M23. IsWas this person male, female, or transgender?
Female….…………………….……………..… 2
Transgender, Male to Female………….……… 3
Transgender Female to male ………….……… 4
Refused to answer…………………………..… .R
Don't know……………..…………………….. .D
If M23 in (2 3 .R .D) skip to M25;
M24. Has this person ever had sex with a man?
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..… .R
Don't know……………..…………………….. .D
M25. The last time you injected with this person, did you know their HIV status?
No………………….……………….…………... 0
Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
If M25 is (0, .R, .D) skip to M27;
M26. What was their HIV status?
HIV-negative……………………………..…...... 1
HIV-positive…...….…………………..……….. 2
Indeterminate……………………………..……. 3
Refused to answer.……………………………... .R
M27. Think about the last person you injected drugs with. The last time you injected with this person, did you know if they had been tested for hepatitis C?
No………………….……………….…………... 0
Yes….……………………………….…….......... 1
Refused to answer………………………..…….. .R
Don't know.……………..……………….......... .D
If M27 is (0, .R, .D) skip to M29;
M28. What was the result of their hepatitis C test?
Negative……………………………..…............. 1
Positive…...….…………………..………......... 2
Refused to answer.……………………………... .R
M29. Which of the following best describes your relationship to this person? Would you say this person was a:
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD R. Read choices, Check only one.]
Sex partner ……………………………….…… 1
Friend or acquaintance ………………………… 2
Relative ………………………………………… 3
Needle or drug dealer………………………….. 4
Stranger..........................................…………….. 5
Other Some other relationship………………. 6
(Specify other relationship:_____________________)
Refused to answer………………...……………. .R
Don't know……………..……..…..………….. .D
Non-Injection Drug Use
SAY: We would like Now I’m going to ask you about drugs that you may have used but did not inject. These drugs are referred I will refer to these as non-injection drugs. and include This includes drugs like marijuana, crystal meth, cocaine, crack, club drugs, painkillers, or poppers.
It does not include hormones or drugs prescribed to you.
N1. In the past 12 months, have you used any non-injection drugs, other than those prescribed for you?
No………………….…………………..……… 0 Yes………………………………………..…… 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..…………………….. .D
If N1 in (0, .R, .D, ) then skip to the Alcohol and Drug
Treatment Section;
SAY: I'm going to read you a list of drugs. For each drug I mention, please tell me how often you used it in the past 12 months. Do not include drugs you injected or drugs that were prescribed for you.
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD Q ]
N2. In the past 12 months, how often did you use:
More More More Less
than than than than
Never once a Once a once a Once a once a Once a once a Refused
day day week week month month month to answer
96aa. Marijuana
b. Crystal meth (tina, crank, or ice) 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
c. Crack cocaine 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
d. Powdered cocaine that is smoked
or snorted 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
e. Downers such as Valium, Ativan,
or Xanax not prescribed to you 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
f. Painkillers such as Oxycontin, Vicodin, or
Percocet not prescribed to you 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
g. Hallucinogens such as LSD or
mushrooms 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
h. X or Ectasy 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
96h. Special K (ketamine) 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
96i. GHB 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
i. Heroin that is smoked or snorted 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
96k. Marijuanaj. GHB 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
k. Poppers ( amyl nitrate) 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
96m. Other drug 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .R
(Specify___________)
N3. In the past 12 months have you used any other non-injection drugs?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………… 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
If N3 is (0, .R, .D) skip to N6;
N4. What other non-injection drugs have you used? __________________________________
N5. How often did you use [Insert response from N4] in the past 12 months?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD Q. Read choices. Check only one. ]
Never………………………………………………… 0
More than once a day………………….…………………1
Once a day………………….…………………………… 2
More than once a week………………….……………… 3
Once a week………………….………………………… 4
More than once a month………………….……………… 5
Once a month………………….………………………… 6
Less than once a month………………….……………… 7
Refuse to Answer………………….…………………… .R
N6. In the past 12 months, have you used Viagra, Levitra or Cialis?
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
If N6 in (0, .R, .D) or N2b in (0, .R) then skip to the
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Section;
N7. You told me that you used crystal meth (tina, crank, ice). In the past 12 months, did you use Viagra, Levitra or Cialis at the same time you used crystal meth?
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
Alcohol and Drug Treatment
SAY: Next are questions about alcohol and drug treatment programs. These include out-patient, in-patient, and residential treatment programs; and detox, methadone treatment, or 12-step programs.
O1. Have you ever participated in either an alcohol or drug treatment program?
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
If O1 in (0, .R, .D) then skip O3;
O2. Have you participated in an alcohol treatment program in the past 12 months?
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
O3. In the past 12 months, did you try to get into an alcohol treatment program but were unable to?
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
If O1 in (0, .R, .D) then skip O5;
O4. Have you participated in a drug treatment program in the past 12 months?
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
O5. In the past 12 months, did you try to get into a drug treatment program but were unable to?
No………….………………………………….. 0
Yes…………………………………………….. 1
Refused to answer…………………………..…. .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
HIV Testing Experiences
SAY: The next questions are about getting tested for HIV. Remember, an HIV test checks whether someone has the virus that causes AIDS.
P1. Have you ever been tested for HIV?
No…………………………...………….............. 0
Yes………………..…………………….............. 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
If P1 in (0, .R, .D) then skip to the logic box before P11
P2yy. In what year was your first HIV test?
Year: ___ ____ ____ ____ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
P2mm. In [Insert year from P2yy], in what month was your first HIV test?
Month: ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
AUTO15. Date of first HIV test: P2mm/P2yy
P3. In the past 2 years, that is, since [insert calculated date 2 years prior to AUTO2], how many times have you been tested for HIV?
[Refused = .R, Don't know = .D] ___ ___ ___
102. That time you got tested for HIV in the past 2 years, did you get the result of the test?
[Give dates as reference points if needed.]
If Q102 is (0, .R, .D) then skip to Q104
If Q102 is=1, then skip to 105yy
No…………………………...…………..............
0
Yes………………..…………………….............. 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
103. Of the ____ [insert number from Q101] times you were tested for HIV in the past 2 years, how many times did you get the results of those tests?
If
Q101= Q103 or Q103 in (.R , .D) then skip to Q105
[Refused = .R, Don't know = .D] ___ ___ ___
104. Think about the last time you didn’t get your HIV test result. What was the main reason you didn’t get your result? [Check only one.]
It is too soon, the results are not available yet.………….. 01
You thought someone would contact you……………….. 02
You are afraid of getting a positive result..…...…………. 03
You are too busy to get your result………………..…….. 04
You forgot to get your results……………………….…... 05
Staff at testing site are not transgender sensitive……..….. 06
You don’t care about result…………………………. 07
You were in jail and got released before getting result…… 08
Testing location has an inconvenient location or hours.….. 09
You lost appointment card, paperwork, or ID number …... 10
Other……………………..………………………………... 11
Refused……………………………………………............. .R
Don’t know…….....……..………………………………… .D
P4yy. In what year was your most recent HIV test?
Year: ___ ____ ____ ____ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
P4mm. In [Insert year from P4yy], in what month was your most recent HIV test?
Month: ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
AUTO16. Date of most recent HIV test: P4mm/P4yy
If P4YY = .REF or .DK or [P4YY-year of interview =1 and
P4MM=REF or DK] ask P5;
P5. Was your most recent HIV test in the past 12 months?
No…………………………...………….............. 0
Yes………………..…………………….............. 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
If AUTO16- AUTO2 (interview date) is > 5 years ago then
skip to P9;
P6. When you got tested in ____/____ [insert date of most recent test (AUTO16)], where did you get tested?
[DO NOT READ CHOICES.]
Doctor’s office……………………………………… 01
Hospital or medical center………………………….. 02
HIV organization…………………………………… 03
Community public health clinic…………………….. 04
Needle exchange program…………………………… 05
Mobile HIV testing unit ……………………………. 06
Correctional facility (jail or prison)………………… 07
Drug treatment program………………..…………… 08
At home…………..………………………………..… 09
Other………..………………………….……………… 10
Refused………………………………………............ .R
Don’t know…….....……..……………………............ .D
If P6 is not 2 skip to P8;
P7. You indicated you were tested in a hospital or medical center in ____/____ [insert date of most recent test (AUTO16)], was it while inpatient, in the emergency room, or in another outpatient facility?
Inpatient……………..………. 01
In the emergency room……………………………. 02
Another outpatient facility……………….………… 03
Refused……………………………………….... .. .R
Don’t know…….....……..……………………........ .D
Say: The next questions are about reasons why people
get tested for HIV. When you got tested in _____/______ [insert
date from AUTO16], why did you get tested:
to answer know
107a. Because you thought or were worried you might have been
exposed to HIV in the 6 months before the test?………….…… 0 1 .R .D
107b. Because you get tested on a regular basis and it was time for you
to get tested again?……………………………………………… 0 1 .R .D
107c. Because you wanted to check your HIV status? ............................ 0 1 .R .D
107d. Because your doctor or health care provider recommended you
get tested?..................................................................................... 0 1 .R .D
107e. Because you were required to get tested by either insurance,
the military, a court order, or by some other agency?………….. 0 1 .R .D
107f. Because there was some other reason you wanted to get tested?........................................................................................... 0 1 .R .D
(Specify other reason ___________________________)
108. An anonymous HIV test means you were not required to give your name to get tested. You may have been given an identification number or code to get your test results.
109. When you got tested in ____/____ [insert date from of most recent test (AUTO16], was it anonymous?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………............... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………............... .D
P8. When you got tested in ____/____ [insert date from AUTO16], was it a rapid test where you could get your results within a couple of hours?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………… 1
Refused to answer………………………………. .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
110. Did the test in ____/____ [insert date from AUTO16] use a swab from your mouth, blood from your finger, or blood from your arm?
Swab from mouth……………………………… 1
Blood from finger……………………………..... 2
Blood from arm …………..……………………. 3
Other (specify ___________________)……….. 4
Refuse to answer ……............…………………. .R
Don’t know ……………………………………. .D
P9. What was the result of your most recent HIV test? [Check only one.]
Negative………………….…………………….. 1
Positive………………………….………............ 2
Never obtained results………………….…......... 3
Indeterminate…………..……………..………… 4 Refused to answer…………...….………………. .R
If P9 =1 skip to logic box before P11;
If P9 =2
skip to the HIV Positive Persons section;
If P9 in (.R .D) skip to the Prophylaxis
section;
P10. Before your test in ____/_____ [insert date of most recent test (AUTO16)], did you ever test positive for HIV?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
Calculate
months since last HIV TEST WAS DONE: AUTO2
(Interview
date)-AUTO16; use confirmation question for 105 if necessary If
calculated interval since last HIV test was done <
12 months ago or unknown then skip to Q114 If
calculated interval since last HIV test was done > 12 months ago
then skip to Q113
[
PERSONS
WHO HAVE
NOT TESTED
FOR HIV IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS]
Say: Next is a list of reasons why some people have
not been tested for HIV. Please indicate if the following are
reasons why you have not been tested for HIV in the
past 12 months. Have you not been tested in the past 12
months:
If P10=1 skip to the HIV Positive Persons section;
If Auto16 ≤ 12 months ago OR P5 in (0, .REF, .DK) skip
to the Prophylaxis Section;
Refused Don’t
No Yes to answer know
113a. Because you think you are at low risk for HIV infection?.... 0 1 .R .D
113b. Because you were afraid of finding out if you had HIV?... 0 1 .R .D
113c. Because you were worried your name would be
reported to the government if you tested positive?................ 0 1 .R .D
113d. Because you were afraid of someone finding
out about the test result?.................................................….. 0 1 .R .D
113e. Because you were afraid of losing your job, insurance,
or housing if you tested positive?.......................................... 0 1 .R .D
113f. Because you didn’t have the money or the insurance to
pay for the test?...................................................................... 0 1 .R .D
113g. Because you didn’t have time?….…………….……….…… 0 1 .R .D
113h. Because you didn’t know where to go to get tested?.............. 0 1 .R .D
113i. Because you couldn’t get transportation to a testing place?.. 0 1 .R .D
113j. Because you don’t like needles?............................................ 0 1 .R .D
P
If
only one "yes" response in Q113a-j, then skip t 114.
If
more than one
"yes" response for Q113a-j, ask
Q113k.
List
each of the above reasons marked “Yes.” in 113a-113j.
[READ CHOICES. Check one. ]
You think you are at low risk for HIV infection?.....1
You were afraid of finding out that you had HIV?...2
You didn’t have time?….…………….……….……3
You were worried the testing site would
not be transgender-sensitive?................................4
Some other reason………………………………….5
No particular reason………………………………..6
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………………………………… .D
If P11 ne 5 skip to the Prophylaxis section;
;
P12. What was the most important reason you have not been tested for HIV in the past 12 months?
_______ [Refused to answer=.R, Don’t know=.D]
Skip to the Prophylaxis section;
114. Some people without the HIV virus take HIV or AIDS medicines because they think it might reduce their chances of getting HIV. We don't know if this works. AIDS medicines are also known as antiretrovirals, HAART, or the AIDS cocktail. In the past 6 months, did you take any AIDS medicines to reduce your chance of getting HIV?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………… 1
HIV Positive Persons
If P9 in (1, .R, .D) skip to the Prophylaxis Section;
If P9 in (3, 4) and P10 in (0, .R, .D) skip to the
Prophylaxis Section;
P13. Was your test in ____/_____ [insert date of most recent test (AUTO16)] your first positive test?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………… 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………………………………. .D
If P13 is (1, .R, .D) skip to P15;
P14yy. In what year did you first test positive?
Year: ___ ____ ____ ____ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
P14mm. In [insert year from P14yy], in what month did you first test positive?
Month: ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
AUTO17. Date of first positive test: P14mm/P14yy
117. When you first tested positive in ____/______ [insert date from AUTO17], where did you get tested?
Doctors office ……….. 01
Hospital or medical center……...….………….. …. 02
If Q117 not equal to 02, skip to Q118
Community public health clinic… 04
Needle exchange program.…...……..………….. …. 05
Mobile testing unit… 06
Correctional facility (jail or prison)……………. … 07
Drug treatment program………………..………. 08
At home…………..………………………………. 09
Other………..………………………….………… 10
Refused……………………………………….... .. .R
Don’t know…….....……..……………………........ .D
117a. You indicated you were tested in a hospital or medical center in ____/____ [insert date from AUTO17], was it while inpatient, in the emergency room, or in another outpatient facility?
Inpatient……………..………. 01
In the emergency room……………………………. 02
Another outpatient facility……………….………… 03
Refused……………………………………….... .. .R
Don’t know…….....……..……………………........ .D
Say: When you got tested in ____/____ [insert date from
AUTO17], did you get tested for any of the
following reasons:
to answer know
118a. Because you thought or were worried you might have been
exposed to HIV in the 6 months before the test?………………. 0 1 .R .D
118b. Because you get tested on a regular basis and it was time for you
to get tested again?……………………………………………… 0 1 .R .D
118c. Because you wanted to check your HIV status?…………………. 0 1 .R .D
118d. Because your doctor or health care provider recommended you
get tested?.................................................................................... 0 1 .R .D
118e. Because you were required to get tested by either insurance,
the military, a court order, or by some other agency……………. 0 1 .R .D
118f. Because there was some other reason you wanted to get
tested?............................................................................................ 0 1 .R .D
(Specify other reason ___________________________)
119. An anonymous HIV test means you were not required to give your name to get tested. You may have been given an identification number or code to get your test results. When you first tested positive in _____ / ______ [insert date from AUTO17], was it anonymous?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………................ 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know…………….………………………. .D
P15. After you tested positive, were you asked by someone from the health department or your health care provider to give the names or contact information of your sex or drug use partners so they could be notified that they may have been exposed to HIV?
No………………….…………………………… 0 Yes……………………………………................ 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………………... .D
If P15 in (0, .R, .D) skip to P17;
P16. Did you give the names or contact information of any of your partners when asked?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………............... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………............... .D
120b. What is the main reason you didn’t give any names of your partners when asked?
You didn’t know their name(s) or how to contact them.................................. 01
You wanted to contact them personally....………………….......................... 02
You were in shock, busy coping, or couldn’t think clearly at that time……. 03
You were afraid someone would tell your partner(s) that you are infected…. 04
You were afraid your partner(s) would react badly if they found out……….. 05
You didn’t care whether partner(s) knew they may
be infected ……………………...…….….................................................. 06
Your partner(s) already knew they were positive…….................................... 07
Other……………………..…………………………...................................... 08
Refused……………………………………………………………………… .R
Don’t know….……..………………...……………………………………… .D
P17. A negative HIV test is one that showed you did not have HIV infection. Before your first positive test in _____ / ______ [insert date of first HIV+ test (AUTO16 or AUTO17)], did you ever have a negative HIV test?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………................ 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know…………….………………………. .D
If P17 is (0, .R, .D) skip to P19;
P18yy. In what year did you take your last negative HIV test? WeI want to know the year that you got tested, not the year that you got your results
Year: ___ ___ ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
P18mm. In [Insert year from P18yy], in what month did you have your last negative HIV test (again, in what month did you have the test, not get your results)?
Month: ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
AUTO18. Date of PLWH last negative HIV test: P18mm/P18yy
P19. In the 2 years before your first positive test in _____ / ______ [insert date of first HIV+ test (AUTO16 or AUTO17)], how many times did you get tested for HIV? Don't include your first positive test in that total number.
___ ___ ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
124. Some people take HIV or AIDS medicines because they think it might reduce their chances of getting HIV. We don't know if this works. AIDS medicines are also known as antiretrovirals, HAART, or the AIDS cocktail. In the 6 months before your first positive test, did you take any AIDS medicines to reduce your chance of getting HIV?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………................ 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know…………….………………………. .D
HIV Treatment
Q1. Have you ever been seen by a doctor, nurse, or other health care provider for care related to your HIV infection?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..………....................... .D
If Q1 =1 skip to Q4yy;
If Q1 is (.R, .D) skip to Q8;
Q2. What areis the reasonsmain reason you have never gone to a health care provider for a medical valuation or care related to your HIV infection?
[DO NOT READ CHOICES. Check only one reason.]
You feel good …………..……………………………………. 01
You don't want to think about being HIV positive……..…..... 02
You don’t have money or insurance…..………….………….. 03
You couldn’t find a transgender-sensitive health care provider…. 04
You can’t find a health care provider or don’t know where to go…. 05
The health care provider or clinic has inconvenient location or hours…. 06
You are too busy……………………………………………. 07
You forgot to go or missed an appointment…………………. 08
You have an appointment in the near future………..………. 09
Other……………………..………………………………….. 10 Refused……………………………………………………….. .R
Don’t know……………………..………………….................. .D
If
only one response in Q126, then skip to Q127yy.
If
more than one
response for Q126, ask
Q126a.
126a. Which of these reasons was the most important reason you have never gone to a health care provider for care related to your HIV infection?
_______ [Refused to answer=.R, Don’t know=.D]
Q4yy. In what year did you first go to your health care provider after learning you had HIV?
Year: ___ ___ ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
Q4mm. In [insert year from Q4yy], in what month did you first go to your health care provider after learning you had HIV?
Month: ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
If auto19 - first positive HIV test (Auto16 or Auto17) ≤ 3
months skip to Q6yy;
If interval cannot
be determined (date missing) skip to Q6yy;
AUTO19. Date first went to health care provider for HIV care: Q4mm/Q4yy
Q5. Some people go to a health care provider soon after learning they are positive. What is the main reason you didn’t go to a health care provider soon after you learned of your HIV infection?
[DO NOT READ CHOICES. Check only one reason.]
You felt good ……………..…........................................... 01
You didn't want to think about being HIV positive……… 02
You didn’t have money or insurance…..………….…….. 03
You couldn’t find a transgender-sensitive health care provider… 04
You couldn't find health care provider or didn’t know where to go.... 05
The health care provider or clinic had inconvenient location or hours…. 06
You were too busy ……………………………………….. 07
You forgot to go or missed an appointment……………….. 08
You were on the street……………………………………. 09
You were unable to get an appointment……...................... 10
Other……………………..……………………………….. 11
Refused………………………………………………....... .R
Don’t know……………………..…………………............. .D
Q6yy. In what year did you last go to your health care provider for HIV care?
Year: ___ ___ ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
Q6mm. In [insert year from Q6yy], in what month did you last go to your health care provider for HIV care?
Month: ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
AUTO20. Date last went to health care provider for HIV care: Q6mm/Q6yy
Calculate interval last went to health care provider or
AUTO20- AUTO2.
If interval ≤ 6 months since last provider visit then
skip to Q131 If interval > 6 months since last provider visit then
ask the next question (Q130) If interval cannot be determined
(date missing) then skip to Q131
If Auto20-Auto2 ≤ 6 months since last provider visit skip
to Q8;
If interval cannot be determined
(date missing) skip to the Q8;
Q
7.
What is the main reason you have not gone to a health care provider
for HIV care in the
past 6 months?
[DO NOT READ CHOICES. Check only one reason.]
You felt good …………………..…........................................ 01
Your CD4 count and viral load were good………………….. 02
You don't want to think about being HIV positive……..…..... 03
You didn’t have money or insurance…..………….………… 04
Your previous health care provider was not transgender-sensitive….. 05
You couldn’t find a transgender-sensitive health care provider…… 06
You couldn't find health care provider or didn’t know where to go........... 07
The health care provider or clinic has inconvenient location or hours….... 08
You were too busy, you forgot to go, or missed an appointment…… 09
You have an appointment pending………..………………… 10
Other……………………..…………………………………. 11
Refused……………………………………………………… .R
Don’t know……………...……..…………………................ .D
Q8. Medicines to treat HIV and AIDS are also known as antiretroviral medicines, HAART, or the AIDS cocktail. Are you currently taking any of theseantiretroviral medicines to treat your HIV infection?
No………………….…………………..……… 0
Yes………………………………………..……. 1
Refused to answer…………………………….. .R
If Q8=0 skip to Q11;
If Q8 is (.R, .D) skip to the Prophylaxis Section;
SAY: Researchers are studying whether antiretroviral medicines -- could possibly be taken to prevent HIV infection. Currently, it is unknown whether such a pill would work to prevent HIV. But if such a pill were found, it would probably have to be taken every day.
Q9. Before today, have you ever heard of people who do not have HIV taking antiretroviral medicines, to keep from getting HIV?
No………………….…………………..……… 0
Yes………………………………………..……. 1
Refused to answer…………………………….. .R
Don't know……………..………………............. .D
Q10. In the past 12 months, have you given your AIDS medicinesantiretroviral medicine to a sex partner who was HIV-negative because you thought it might protectkeep them from getting HIV?
No………………….…………………..……… 0
Yes………………………………………..……. 1
Refused to answer…………………………….. .R
Don't know……………..………………........... .D
Skip to the Health Conditions section;
Q11. What is the main reason you have never taken any antiretroviral medicines?
[ DO NOT READ CHOICES. Check only one reason.]
You feel good...……..………………………………………… 01
Your CD4 count and viral load are good………....................... 02
Your doctor advised you to delay treatment…..…………........ 03
You don't want to think about being HIV positive…………… 04
You are worried about interfering with hormone treatment......... 05
You are worried about other side effects …..…….….................. 06
You don't have money or insurance……….…………....……… 07
You just recently started into medical care……………………. 08
Other……………………..…………………….......................... 09
Refused…………………………………………………………. .R
Don’t know……………………….………………...................... .D
Prophylaxis
If P9 = 2 or [P9 in (3, 4) and P10 in (1)] skip to the Health
Conditions section;
SAY: Researchers are studying whether anti-HIV medicine -- a pill -- could possibly be taken to prevent HIV infection. Currently, it is unknown whether such a pill would work to prevent HIV. But if such a pill were found, it would probably have to be taken every day.
R1. Before today, have you ever heard of people who do not have HIV taking anti-HIV medicines, to keep from getting HIV?
No………………….…………………..……… 0
Yes………………………………………..……. 1
Refused to answer…………………………….. 7
Don't know……………..………………............. 9
R2. In the past 12 months, have you taken anti-HIV medicines after sex because you thought it would keep you from getting HIV?
No………………….…………………..……… 0
Yes………………………………………..……. 1
Refused to answer…………………………….. 7
Don't know……………..………………............. 9
R3. In the past 12 months, have you taken anti-HIV medicines before sex because you thought it would keep you from getting HIV?
No………………….…………………..……… 0
Yes………………………………………..……. 1
Refused to answer…………………………….. 7
Don't know……………..………………............. 9
R4. Please tell me if you got any of the anti-HIV medicines you took from the following people or places. Did you get them from…
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD S. READ ALL CHOICES.]
No Yes Refused Don’t
to answer know
a. a drug store or pharmacy?. ……………………………………… 0…… 1….… 7……. 9
b. a doctor or other health care provider? ………………………...... 0…… 1…… 7……. 9
c. a friend, acquaintance, relative, or sex partner …………………... 0…… 1…… 7……. 9
d. the Internet? …………………………...………………………… 0…… 1…… 7……. 9
e. any other place?…………………………………………………… 0…… 1…… 7……. 9
f. Where else have you gotten anti-HIV medicines? ___________________________
R5. Would you be willing to take HIV medicines every day to lower your chances of getting HIV?
No………………….…………………..……… 0
Yes………………………………………..……. 1
Refused to answer…………………………….. 7
Don't know……………..………………............. 9
Interviewer Instructions: If interview day = 2, 4, 6, 8, 10,
12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, or 30, then skip to Q134;
Otherwise, ask Q133
132. As far as you know, when someone visits their doctor for a regular check-up or exam, is it routine practice for a doctor to ask someone to take a test for HIV, or do patients have to ask their doctor to perform this test?
Routine practice ………………………………. 1
Have to ask …………………………………… 2
Refused to answer…………………………….. .R
Don't know……………..………………............. .D
133. Listen to the following two statements and indicate which comes closer to your opinion:
HIV testing should be treated just like routine screening for other diseases, and should be included as part of regular check-ups and exams; or
HIV testing should be treated differently from routine screening for other diseases, and should require special procedures, such as written permission from the patient in order to perform the test?
A (routine screening) …………………………. 1
B (special procedures) ……………………....... 2
Refused to answer…………………………….. .R
Don't know……………..………………............. .D
If R2 in (0 .R or .D) and R3 in (0 .R .D) then skip to R5;
Health Conditions
Hepatitis
SAY: The next questions are about hepatitis, an infection of the liver.
S1. Has a doctor, nurse, or other health care provider ever told you that you had hepatitis?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes………………………….…………............... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………................ .D
If S1 is (0, .R, .D) skip to the say box before S5;
S2. What type or types of hepatitis have you had?
[Check all that apply.]
Hepatitis A……….…………………………….. 0
Hepatitis B………………….………….............. 1
Hepatitis C……………………………............... 2
Other…………………………………………… 3
(Specify other hepatitis: ________________________)
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………................ .D
If S2 is (0, 1, 3, .R, .D) skip to the say box before S5;
S3. When were you told you had hepatitis C? Was it….
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD F. Read Choices. ]
6 months ago or less.…………………………… 0
More than 6 months ago, but less than 1 year.…. 1
About a 1 year ago or more……………………… 2
Over a year ago, but less than 5 years ago…… 3
Over 5 years ago…… 4
Refused to answer…………………..………….. .R
Don't know……………..…………...………… .D
S4. Have you ever taken medicine to treat your hepatitis C infection?
No……………………..………………............... 0
Yes………………………..………….…………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..………….. .R
Don't know……………..…………...………… .D
SAY: Now I'm going to ask you about getting tested for
hepatitis C.If S4 is (0, .R, .D) skip to the box before Q138
SAY: Now I'm going to ask you about getting tested for hepatitis C.
S5. Have you ever had a blood test to check for hepatitis C infection?
No……………………..………………............... 0
Yes………………………..………….………… 1
Refused to answer…………………..………….. .R
Don't know………..………………...………… .D
If S5 is (0, .R, .D) skip to the logic box before S7
S6. When did you have your most recent hepatitis C test?
[Check only one.] [GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD F. Read Choices. ]
6 months ago or less.…………………………… 0
More than 6 months ago, but less than 1 year.…. 1
About a 1 year ago or more…………………… 2
Over a year ago, but less than 5 years ago…… 3
Over 5 years ago…… 4
Refused to answer…………………..………….. .R
Don't know……………..…………...………… .D
If Q135a=1 AND (Q111=2 OR Q112=1) then ask Q138; Otherwise, if Q135a=1 AND (Q111 ≠ 2 and Q112 ≠ 1)
then ask Q139; Otherwise, if Q135a ≠ 1 then skip to Q140
SAY: The next questions are about treatment for
Hepatitis B.
138. You said you tested positive for HIV. In the 6 months before your first positive HIV test, did you take any medicines to treat your hepatitis B infection?
If Q136a is (0, .R, .D) then skip to Q140
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………................ .D
If S2 ne 1 skip to the logic box before S10;
SAY: The next questions are about treatment for Hepatitis B.
S7. In the past 6 months, did you take Have you ever taken any medicines to treat your hepatitis B infection?
No………………….…………………………… 0 Yes………………………….…………............... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………................ .D
S8. There are vaccines or shots that can prevent some types of hepatitis.
Have you ever had a hepatitis vaccine?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes……………………………………................ 1
Refused to answer…………………..………….. .R
Don't know……..…………………...………… .D
If S8 is (0, .R, .D) skip to S10;
S9. What type or types of hepatitis vaccine have you had?
[Check only one.]
Hepatitis A vaccine..……………………………. 1
Hepatitis B vaccine……………………………... 2
Both hepatitis A and B vaccines………..…… 3
Refused to answer..………………..…………… .R
Don't know………………..…………............... .D
SAY: Now, I’m going to ask you some questions about sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs other than HIV and hepatitis.
S10. At any time in your life, has a doctor or other health care provider ever told you that you had genital herpes?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes………………………………….…………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………................. .D
S11. At any time in your life, has a doctor or other health care provider ever told you that you had genital warts?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes………………………………….…………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………................. .D
S12. Has a doctor or other health care provider ever told you that you had human papillomavirus or HPV?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes………………………………….…………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………................. .D
S13. In the past 12 months, that is, since (__/____), were you tested by a doctor or other health care provider for a sexually transmitted disease like gonorrhea, chlamydia, or syphilis? Do NOT include tests for HIV or hepatitis.
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes………………………………….…………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………................. .D
If S13 is (0, .R, .D) skip to S15;
S14. In the past 12 months, that is, since (__/____), were you tested for…
[READ choices. CHECK YES or NO for each one.]
No Yes Refused Don’t
to answer Know
a. Gonorrhea?…………..…………...q 0......… q 1…….. q 7…………q 9
b. Chlamydia?…………....................q 0......… q 1…….. q 7……..…..q 9
c. Syphilis?…………… ……………q 0........ q 1……. q 7……..…..q 9
d. Some other STD (except HIV)?…. q 0......… q 1…….. q 7……..…..q 9
d.1 If Yes: Specify__________________
S15. In the past 12 months, that is, since (__/____), did a doctor or other health care provider give you treatment, medicine, or a prescription for medicine to treat a sexually transmitted disease like gonorrhea, chlamydia, or syphilis?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes………………………………….…………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………................. .D
S16. In the past 12 months, has a doctor or other health care provider told you that you had gonorrhea (sometimes called Gc or clap)?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes………………………………….…………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………................. .D
S17. In the past 12 months, has a doctor or other health care provider told you that you had Chlamydia?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes………………………………….…………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………................. .D
S18. In the past 12 months, has a doctor or other health care provider told you that you had syphilis?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes………………………………….…………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………................. .D
S19. In the past 12 months, has a doctor or other health care provider told you that you had any other sexually transmitted disease?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes………………………………….…………... 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………................. .D
If S19 is (0, .R, .D) then skip to the Tuberculosis Section;
S20. What was that other STD? ____________________
Say: Next are questions about sexually transmitted
diseases or STDs. In the past 12 months, has a doctor, nurse, or
other health care provider told you that you had any of the
following STDs?
No Yes Refused Don’t
to answer Know
147a. Syphilis……………..……………………. 0 1 .R .D
147b. Gonorrhea (clap or drip)…………………. 0 1 .R .D
147c Chlamydia…………..…………………….. 0 1 .R .D
147d. Genital herpes (HSV) .…………………… 0 1 .R .D
147e. Genital warts (HPV)……………………… 0 1 .R .D
147f. Any Other STDs…..……………………… 0 1 .R .D
THE FOLLOWING QUESTION IS ASKED SEPARATELY FOR RESPONDENTS WHO
ANSWERED YES TO 144A-F.1.
147a.1 In the past 12 months, how many different times did you have
_________?
147f.1 INSERT EACH STD RESPONDENT SAID YES TO IN Q147A-F.1
[Refused
= .R, Don't know = .D] ___ ___ ___
148. Even though a health care provider didn't tell you that you had syphilis, did you have a test to check for syphilis in the past 12 months?
No……………………..……………….............. 0
Yes………………………..………….………… 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………............... .D
Tuberculosis
Say: The next questions are about Tuberculosis or TB. A skin test for Tuberculosis is when they use a small needle to inject fluid under the skin on your arm leaving a small bump.
S21. Have you ever had a TB skin test?
No……………………..……………….............. 0
Yes………………………..………….………… 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………............... .D
142. Have you ever had a positive TB skin test?
No……………………..……………….............. 0
Yes………………………..………….………… 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………............... .D
If S21 is (0, .R, .D) skip to S24;
S22. When did you have your last TB skin test for TB? ?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD F. Read Choices. ]
6 months ago or less.…………………………… 0
More than 6 months ago, but less than 1 year.…. 1
About a 1 year ago……………………………… 2
Over a year ago, but less than 5 years ago…… 3
Over 5 years ago…… 4
Refused to answer…………………..………….. .R
Don't know……………..…………...………… .D
143yy. In what year was
Year: ___ ___ ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
143mm. In [insertyear from 143yy], in what month was
Month: ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
AUTO21. Date last had a skin test for TB: 143mm/143yy
S23. When you got tested for TB in [insert date from AUTO20], where did you get your last TB skin tested? [DO NOT READ CHOICES.]
Doctor’s office 01
Hospital or medical center……...….………….. …. 02
HIV counseling and testing site……..……………… 03
Community public health clinic…..………………… 04
Needle exchange program.…...……..………….. …. 05
Mobile testing unit … 06
Correctional facility (jail or prison)……………. … 07
Drug treatment program………………..………. 08
At home…………..………………………………. 09
Other………..………………………….………… 10
Refused……………………………………….... .. .R
Don’t know…….....……..……………………........ .D
S24. Have you ever had a positive TB skin test?
No……………………..……………….............. 0
Yes………………………..………….………… 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………............... .D
S25. Has a doctor, nurse or other health care professional ever told you that you had TB disease? By TB disease, weI mean have you been sick with TB and not just had a positive skin test?
No……………………..……………….............. 0
Yes………………………..………….………… 1
Refused to answer……………………………… .R
Don't know……………..……………............... .D
If S25 is (0, .R, .D) skip to the HIV Testing in Jail Section
S26. When were you most recently diagnosed with TB disease?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD F. Read Choices. ]
6 months ago or less.…………………………… 0
More than 6 months ago, but less than 1 year.…. 1
About a 1 year ago……………………………… 2
Over a year ago but less than 5 years ago…… 3
Over 5 years ago…… 4
146mm. In [insert year from 146yy], in what month were you diagnosed with TB disease?
Year: ___ ___ ___ ___ [ Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
Month: ___ ___ [Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
AUTO22. Date diagnosed with TB: 146mm/146yy
HIV Testing in Jail
SAY: The next questions are about HIV testing experiences you may have had with the criminal justice system. Please remember your answers will be kept private.
T1. In the past 12 months, have you been arrested by the police and booked? No…………….………………………………… 0
Yes………………………………….…………... 1
Refused to answer………………..…………….. .R
If T1 is (0, .R, .D) skip to Prevention Assessment Section;
T2. Think about the last time you were arrested and booked. How much time did you spend in detention, jail, or prison?
Less than 24 hours……………………………… 1
24 hours or more……………………………….. 2
Refused………………………………………… .R
Don't know…………………………………….. .D
If T2 is (1, .R, .D) skip to T4
T3. How many days were you in detention, jail, or prison?
___ ___ ___ # of days [Refused=.R, Don't know=.D]
T4. The last time you were in detention, jail, or prison, did you get a test for HIV?
No……………………..………………............... 0 Yes………………………..………….………… 1
Refused to answer…………………..………….. .R
Don't know…………….……………................. .D
If T4 is (0, .R, .D) skip to T6
T5. Did you get the results of that HIV test?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes………………………..………….…………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..………….. .R
Don't know……………..…………...…………. .D
T6. The last time you were in detention, jail, or prison, did you get a test for hepatitis C?
No……………………..………………............... 0 Yes………………………..………….………… 1
Refused to answer…………………..………….. .R
Don't know…………….……………................. .D
If T6 is (0, .R, .D) skip to T8;
T7. Did you get the results of that hepatitis C test?
No………………….…………………………… 0
Yes………………………..………….…………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..………….. .R
Don't know……………..…………...…………. .D
If B4 in (0, .R. .D) skip to the Prevention Activities
Section;
T8. You indicated that you are currently receiving hormone therapy under the supervision of a healthcare provider. Were you able to continue hormone therapy under the supervision of a healthcare provider the last time when you were in detention, jail, or prison?
No……………………..………………........................ 0 Yes………………………..………….…………......... 1
I was not receiving hormone therapy at the time…….. N
Refused to answer………………………………......... R
Don’t Know…………….…………….......................... .D
Prevention Activities
Say: Next I'd like to ask you about HIV prevention activities in your area.
Free Condoms
U1. In the past 12 months, have you gotten any free condoms, not counting those given to you by a friend, relative, or sex partner?
No………………….……………………………………………… 0
Yes………………………..………….……………………………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..…........................................... .R
Don’t Know…………………………...………............................... .D
153a Did someone give you the condoms or did you pick them up?
Someone gave you condoms………..……………………………... 1
You picked condoms up…………………………………………… 2
Both (Someone gave you condoms AND
you picked condoms up)……… ………………………………….. 3
Refused to answer…………………..…........................................... .R
Don’t Know…………………………...………............................... .D
153b. Which type of organizations did the person or persons who gave you the condoms work for?
[Check all that apply.]
HIV/AIDS-focused community organization …………………. 1
Transgender organization ……………………………………… 2
Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual organization …………………………… 3
Needle exchange program ……………………………………… 4
Community or public health clinic………………………………… 5
Drug treatment program………………………………………… 6
Business (like a bar, retail store, etc.) ………………………….. 7
Pride or other similar event……………………………………… 8
Other (Specify ___________________________)...................... 9
Refused to answer………………………………………………..
153c. Did any of the people who gave you free condoms work for a transgender program at those organizations?
No………………….……………………………………………… 0
Yes………………………..………….……………………………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..…........................................... .R
Don’t Know…………………………...………............................... .D
153d. When you picked-up the condoms, did you pick them up at any of the following places?
[Check all that apply.]
HIV/AIDS-focused community organization …………………. 1
Transgender organization ……………………………………… 2
Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual organization …………………………… 3
Needle exchange program ……………………………………… 4
Community or public health clinic………………………………… 5
Drug treatment program………………………………………… 6
Business (like a bar, retail store, etc.) ………………………….. 7
Pride or other similar event……………………………………… 8
Other (Specify ___________________________)...................... 9
Refused to answer………………………………………………..
U2. Have you used any of the free condoms you received?
No………………….……………………………………………… 0
Yes………………………..………….……………………………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..…........................................... .R
Don’t Know…………………………...………............................... .D
S
If [[[(M4=0 and M3>31) or (M4=1 and M3>12) or (M4=2 and
M3>1)] or M4 in (.R .D)]] AND
C3 in (0 .R .D .S)]
skip the Cookers and Cotton section;
U3. In the past 12 months, have you gotten any new sterile needles for free, not including those given to you by a friend, relative, or sex partner?
No………………….……………………………………………… 0
Yes………………………..………….……………………………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..…........................................... .R
Don’t Know…………………………...………............................... .D
If U3 is (0, .R, .D) skip the Cookers and Cotton section;
U4. Did you get the free sterile needles at any of the following places?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD T. READ CHOICES, Check all that apply.]
HIV/AIDS-focused community organization …………………. 1
Transgender organization ……………………………………… 2
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual organization …………………………… 3
Needle exchange program ……………………………………… 4
Community or public health clinic………………………………… 5
Drug treatment program………………………………………… 6
Other ........................................................................ 9
(Specify other place for getting needles: ___________________________)
Refused to answer……………………………………………….. .R
Don’t Know……………..………………………………………. .D
If U4 in (2, .R or .D) skip to U6;
U5. Did you get sterile needles from a transgender program at those organizations?
No………………….……………………………………………… 0
Yes………………………..………….……………………………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..…........................................... .R
Don’t Know…………………………...………............................... .D
U6. Have you used any of the free sterile needles you received?
No………………….……………………………………………… 0
Yes………………………..………….……………………………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..…........................................... .R
Don’t Know…………………………...………............................... .D
Cookers or Cotton
U7. In the past 12 months, have you gotten any new cookers or cottons for free, not including those given to you by a friend, relative, or sex partner?
No………………….……………………………………………… 0
Yes………………………..………….……………………………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..…........................................... .R
Don’t Know…………………………...………............................... .D
If U7 is (0, .R, .D) skip to the Individual-Level
Interventions section;
U8. Did you get those free items at any of the following places?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD T. READ CHOICES, Check all that apply.]
HIV/AIDS-focused community organization …………………. 1
Transgender organization ……………………………………… 2
Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual organization …………………………… 3
Needle exchange program ……………………………………… 4
Community or public health clinic………………………………… 5
Drug treatment program………………………………………… 6
Business (like a bar, retail store, etc.) ………………………….. 7
Pride or other similar event……………………………………… 8
Other ………………………………...................... 9
(Specify other place for these items: ___________________________)
Refused to answer……………………………………………….. .R
Don’t Know……………..………………………………………. .D
If U8 in (2, .R or .D) skip to U10;
U9. Did you get those free items from a transgender program at those organizations?
No………………….……………………………………………… 0
Yes………………………..………….……………………………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..…........................................... .R
Don’t Know…………………………...………............................... .D
U10. Have you used the free cookers or cottons that you received?
No………………….……………………………………………… 0
Yes………………………..………….……………………………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..…........................................... .R
Don’t Know…………………………...………............................... .D
Individual-level Interventions
U11. Not counting the times when you had a conversation as part of an HIV test.In the past 12 months, have you had a one-on-one conversation with an outreach worker, counselor, or prevention program worker about ways to prevent HIV?
No………………….……………………………………………… 0
Yes………………………..………….……………………………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..…........................................... .R
Don’t Know…………………………...………............................... .D
If U11 is (0, .R, .D) skip to the Group-level Interventions
Section;
U12. Which type of organization did they work for?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD T. READ CHOICES, Check all that apply.]
HIV/AIDS-focused community organization …………………… 1
Transgender organization ……………………………………….. 2
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual organization ………………………….. 3
Needle exchange program ……………………………………….. 4
Community or public health clinic…………………………….. 5
Drug treatment program………………………………………….. 6
Other …………………………………………………………… 7
(Specify other organization: ___________________________)
Refused to answer……………………………………………….. .R
Don’t Know……………..……………………………………….. .D
If U12 is (2, .R, .D) skip to U14;
U13. Was the one-on-one conversation(s) with someone from a transgender program at those organizations?
No………………….……………………………………………… 0
Yes………………………..………….……………………………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..…........................................... .R
Don’t Know…………………………...………............................... .D
U14. During those one-on-one conversation(s), did you:
No Yes Refused Don't
to answer Know
a. Discuss ways to talk to a partner about safe sex?....... 0 1 .R .D
If yes, ask:
b. Practice ways to talk to a partner about safe sex?..... 0 1 .R .D
c. Discuss ways to effectively use condoms?…...…….. 0 1 .R .D
If yes, ask:
d. Practice ways to effectively use condoms?............... 0 1 .R .D
[If IDU in past 12 months(Auto14<12m), ask:]
e. Discuss how to prepare for safe drug-injections?…... 0 1 .R .D
If yes, ask:
f. Practice safe drug-injecting practices?……….....….. 0 1 .R .D
[If hormone injection in past 12 months (Auto9<12m), ask:]
g. Discuss how cleaning needles for hormone injections is different from
cleaning needles for injecting other drugs?………… 0 1 .R .D
If yes, ask:
h. Practice cleaning needles for hormone injections?… 0 1 .R .D
[If silicone or other substance injections in past 12 months (Auto11<12m), ask:]
i. Discuss safety issues related to injecting silicone and similar substances?
0 1 .R .D
If any of U14a=1 or U14c=1 or U14e or U14g or U14i=1 ask U15;
otherwise skip to the Group-Level Interventions Section;
U15. How transgender-sensitive were these discussions? [READ CHOICES.]
Not sensitive at all……………….………….. 1
A little sensitive……………………..………. 2
Somewhat sensitive…………….…………… 3
Very sensitive……………………..………… 4
Refused to answer ……………………..……. .R
Don’t Know………….……………………… .D
Group-level Interventions
U16. Not including discussions you may have had with a group of friends. In the past 12 months have you been a participant in any organized session(s) involving a small group of people to discuss ways to prevent HIV?
No………………….……………………………………………… 0
Yes………………………..………….……………………………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..…........................................... .R
Don’t Know…………………………...………............................... .D
If U16 is (0, .R, .D) skip to the Gender Identity section;
U17. Which type of organization sponsored those sessions?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD T. READ CHOICES, Check all that apply.]
HIV/AIDS-focused community organization …………………… 1
Transgender organization ……………………………………….. 2
Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual organization ………………………….. 3
Needle exchange program ……………………………………….. 4
Community or public health clinic……………………………….. 5
Drug treatment program………………………………………….. 6
Other………………………………………………………….. 7
(Specify other organization: ___________________________)
Refused to answer……………………………………………….. .R
Don’t Know……………..……………………………………….. .D
If U17 is (2, .R, .D) skip to U19;
U18. Were these sessions sponsored by a transgender program at those organizations?
No………………….……………………………………………… 0
Yes………………………..………….……………………………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..…........................................... .R
Don’t Know…………………………...………............................... .D
U19. During those organized group session(s), did you:
No Yes Refused Don't
to answer Know
a. Discuss ways to talk to a partner about safe sex?....... 0 1 .R .D
If yes, ask:
b. Practice ways to talk to a partner about safe sex?..... 0 1 .R .D
c. Discuss ways to effectively use condoms?…...…….. 0 1 .R .D
If yes, ask:
d. Practice ways to effectively use condoms?............... 0 1 .R .D
[If IDU in past 12 months(Auto14<12m), ask:]
e. Discuss how to prepare for safe drug-injections?…... 0 1 .R .D
If yes, ask:
f. Practice safe drug-injecting practices?……….....….. 0 1 .R .D
[If hormone injection in past 12 months (Auto9<12m), ask:]
g. Discuss how cleaning needles for hormone injections is different from
cleaning needles for injecting other drugs?………… 0 1 .R .D
If yes, ask:
h. Practice cleaning needles for hormone injections?… 0 1 .R .D
[If silicone or other substance injections in past 12 months (Auto11<12m), ask:]
i. Discuss safety issues related to injecting silicone and similar substances?
0 1 .R .D
If any of U19a=1 or U19c=1 or U19e or U19g or U19i=1 ask U20;
otherwise skip to the Gender Identity section;
U20. How transgender-sensitive were these discussions? [READ CHOICES.]
Not sensitive at all……………….………….. 1
A little sensitive……………………..………. 2
Somewhat sensitive…………….…………… 3
Very sensitive……………………..………… 4
Refused to answer……….…........................... .R
Don’t Know………….……………………… .D
Gender Identity
SAY: The next question is about people who were born one gender, but who identify or live as the opposite gender.
V1. Which of the following terms have you used to describe your gender identity?
[GIVE RESPONDENT FLASHCARD U. READ CHOICES, Check all that apply.]
Female or woman…………………………………………………… 1
Transexual ……………….…………………………………………. 2
Transgender ………………………………………..………………. 3
Transwoman ……………………………………….. ……………… 4
Bigender or Third gender………………………………..…………. 5
Cross-dresser or transvestite……………………………………….. 6
Gender benderGender, gender queerGender, or gender variant…….………………………………………………… ……………….. 7
Butch queen……………………………………………..………….. 9
Fem queen …………………….……..……..……..……..………… 8
Girl…………………….…………………………………………… 9
Female impersonator or drag queen……………………………….. 10
Female or woman…………………………………………………… 13
Male’ or ‘Man’ to describe gender…………………………………. 14
OtherSome other term for gender identity used: ………..……………… 11
(Specify other terms used: _________________________________________)
Refused to answer……………….…...............……..……..……..………… .R
Don’t Know………….………………………….……..…………… .D
SAY: Thank you for taking the time to participate in this survey.
End of Survey (SECTION NOT READ TO RESPONDENT)
Note: the following questions are for the interviewer to complete
W1. How confident are you of the validity of the respondent’s answers?
Confident….…………………..……………… 1
Some doubts………………………..………… 2
Not confident at all…………………..…......... 3
If W1 in ( 2 3)
W2. Please explain why you are not confident in the respondent's answers:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
W3. Do you have any additional comments to add?
No………………….……………………………………………… 0 Yes………………………..………….……………………………. 1
If W3=0 skip to the end of the core survey.
W4. Enter comments below: ____________________________________________________ |
End of the core survey.
AUTO23. Time ACASIcore survey ended: __ __:__ __ :___ ___ AM PM
A
SAY: Thank you for taking the time to participate in
this survey. Please bring this computer to the researchers.
INTERVIEWER SAY: Thank you for taking the survey. I
want to ask you a few questions about the questionnaire to help us
improve it
INT8. What is the passcode? ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
159. Were there any questions that were especially difficult to answer?
If 0 then skip to Q161
Yes………………………..………….…………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..…............... .R
Don’t Know…………………………...……….. .D
160. What are some of the reasons why they were difficult to answer?
___________________________________________________________
[Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
161. Were there any questions that were especially offensive to you?
If 0 then skip toAuto24
Yes………………………..………….…………. 1
Refused to answer…………………..…............... .R
Don’t Know…………………………...………... .D
162. What are some of the reasons why you felt these were offensive?
___________________________________________________________
[Refused = .R, Don't know = .D]
INTERVIEWER NOTE: Please thank the respondent
AUTO24. Time core questionnaire ended: __ __:__ __ AM PM:
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| File Title | Appendix A – Eligibility Questionnaire |
| Author | DHAP USER |
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