Table 2 Survey measures
Survey section | Number of items | Type of variables | Subscales or sample items | Item sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biographical | 14 | Yes/no, number of years, check one, check all that apply | Position, program area | Jacobs 2010 |
Years at state health department | Reis (in press) | |||
Years in public health | ||||
EBIs implemented (selection pattern based on program area) | Varied by topic asked | Yes/no/don’t know | Asked 1 to 2 of 6 topics: cancer screening, skin cancer prevention, tobacco, physical activity, nutrition, school health | Community guide |
Nutrition systematic reviews | ||||
Your views on EBPPs | 9 | Likert 7-point | I can effectively communicate information on evidence-based interventions to elected officials. | Jacobs 2010 |
Reis (in press) | ||||
EBDM definitions and incentives | 2 | Rank top 3 | Which of the following would most encourage you to utilize EBDM? | Jacobs 2012 |
Reis (in press) | ||||
Importance and availability of EBDM elements | 20 | Likert 11-point (0-10) | Importance (10 items | Jacobs 2012 |
Availability (10 items) | Reis (in press) | |||
Use of EBDM | 1 | Likert 7-point | I use EBDM in my work | New |
Workplace context | 17 | Likert 7-point | Supervisory support and expectations (3 items) | Brownson 2012 |
Reis (in press) | ||||
Work unit resources (5 items) | Stamatakis 2012 | |||
Work unit knowledge exchange (2 items) | ||||
Work unit evaluation (3 items) | ||||
Agency leadership (2 items) | ||||
Use of informational evidence resources | 5 | Yes/no, how often | • Use of community guide | Jacobs 2012 |
• What methods allow you to learn about the current findings in public health research? (Rank top 3) | Reis (in press) | |||
Rank top 3 | ||||
Check all that apply | ||||
Coordination of chronic disease programs | 2 | Rank top 3 | Perceived benefits | New |
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