Week 4- Finalized survey and starting the content analysis
Anagha N -
Hi everyone!
Welcome back. After receiving feedback from Dr. Rai on the surveys, I added questions that address a few more topics, such as vaccination titers. After making these changes, here is the survey that I will distribute this week.
Section 1: Dog’s Age and Lifestyle
- What is the age of your dog?
- Puppy (under 1 year)
- Adult (1–7 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
- What type of lifestyle does your dog have? (Select all that apply)
- Mostly indoors
- Outdoor activities (hiking, walks, etc.)
- Visits to dog parks
- Attends daycare
- Lives with other pets
- Travels frequently
- Other (please specify): ___________
- Has your pet’s lifestyle changed recently (e.g., from indoors to outdoors)?
- Yes
- No
- Not sure
Section 2: Pet Insurance
- Do you currently have pet insurance for your dog?
- Yes
- No
- Not Sure
- If you do not have pet insurance, what are the main reasons? (Select all that apply)
- Cost
- Uncertainty about coverage
- Lack of awareness of available plans
- Other (please specify): ___________
Section 3: Pet Vaccination
Note: Core vaccines are generally recommended for all dogs/cats, while non-core vaccines depend on factors such as lifestyle and risk exposure.
- Do you understand the difference between core and non-core vaccines for your dog?
- Yes
- No
- Somewhat
- What factors do you believe influence the need for vaccinations in pets? (Select all that apply)
- Age of the pet
- Breed
- Diet
- Lifestyle and exposure to other animals
- Previous health conditions
- Living environment (outdoors/indoors)
- Other (please specify): ___________
- How confident are you in knowing which vaccines your dog needs?
- Very confident
- Somewhat confident
- Not confident
- Not sure
- Is your pet up-to-date on all vaccinations?
- Yes
- No
- Not Sure
- Do you believe that some vaccines may not be necessary for all pets?
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
- How important do you think it is to keep your pet’s vaccinations up to date?
- Very important
- Somewhat important
- Not important
- Not sure
Section 4: Vaccine Use Confidence & Concerns
- How confident are you in using online resources or pamphlets to learn about pet vaccinations?
- Very confident
- Somewhat confident
- Not confident
- I do not use online resources
- How confident are you about receiving accurate information from veterinarians?
- Very confident
- Somewhat confident
- Not confident
- Not sure
- Do you have any concerns about vaccines for pets?
- Yes
- No
- Not sure
- If yes, what are your concerns? (Select all that apply)
- Safety and side effects
- Vaccine effectiveness
- Misinformation online
- Cost
- Past negative experiences with vaccines
- Other (please specify): ___________
- Would you like more information to address these concerns?
- Yes
- No
Section 5: Knowledge of Vaccination Titers and Costs
Note: Vaccination titers are blood tests that determine if a pet has adequate immunity against certain diseases, potentially reducing the need for re-vaccination.
- Are you familiar with vaccination titers?
- Yes
- No
- Somewhat
- Do you understand how vaccination titers can impact vaccination costs?
- Yes
- No
- Somewhat
- Are you aware that vaccination titers can sometimes replace re-vaccination for certain diseases?
- Yes
- No
- Not sure
- How do you feel about the potential additional costs of vaccination titers?
- Concerned
- Not concerned
- Not sure
Now that the survey is complete and data collection will begin, I am starting to find sources to use for the content analysis. For blog posts, I am considering using websites like 9 to 5 Pets. For sources from trusted organizations, I plan to use the American Veterinary Medical Association. Additionally, for sources from universities, I am planning to use resources from Cornell. These are the three that I will start with this week. I will continue to find more sources and evaluate them in the coming weeks.
That is all for now.
See you in my next blog post!
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