What does-the-public-know-and-think-about-zika
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The document summarizes polling data from the Kaiser Family Foundation regarding American public views and knowledge about the Zika virus. Some key findings include: - A majority of Americans have heard of Zika and are aware it can be transmitted by mosquitoes, but fewer know it can be sexually transmitted. - Most Americans are aware of the link between Zika and birth defects, but few know of the link to adult paralysis. - Over half of Americans think the US government is doing enough to protect against Zika, while one in five think more should be done. - Combating diseases like Zika is seen as a top global health priority by Americans.
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- 1. What does the public know and think about Zika? Poll findings from 2016 Kaiser Family Foundation’s Health Tracking Polls and 2016 Survey of Americans on the U.S. Role in Global Health
- 2. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation 2016 Survey of Americans on the U.S. Role in Global Health (conducted March 1-26, 2016) and Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Polls The Zika virus outbreak has remained high on the public’s radar since February 2016 52% 89% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Feb 2016 Mar 2016 Apr 2016 Jun 2016 Jul 2016 Percent who followed news about the Zika virus outbreak closely Percent who have heard or read at least a little about the Zika virus
- 3. NOTE: Refused responses not shown. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted June 15-21, 2016) A majority of Americans know about Zika cases in the U.S. To the best of your knowledge, have there been any cases of the Zika virus diagnosed in the United States, or not? Yes (correct answer) 66% No 9% Haven't heard or read about Zika/Don't know 25%
- 4. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted June 15-21, 2016) 79% of Americans know Zika can be spread through the bite of a mosquito. But only 49% know a person can become infected with Zika through sex with an infected person.
- 5. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted June 15-21, 2016) Most Americans know about Zika’s connection to birth defects To the best of your knowledge, is the Zika virus associated with birth defects in babies born to infected mothers, is it not associated with birth defects, or have you not heard enough to say? Yes (correct answer) 59% Haven't heard enough to say/ Haven't heard or read about Zika 40% No 1% According to the Centers for Disease Control, the Zika virus has been linked to birth defects like microcephaly. Microcephaly is a birth defect in which a baby’s head is smaller than expected compared to other babies. Children with microcephaly often have developmental issues.
- 6. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted June 15-21, 2016) Few Americans know about the link between Zika and adult paralysis Yes (correct answer) 13% Haven't heard enough to say/Haven't heard or read about Zika 82% No 5% To the best of your knowledge, is the Zika virus associated with muscle weakening and paralysis in adults, is it not associated with muscle weakening and paralysis in adults, or have you not heard enough to say? According to the Centers for Disease Control, the Zika virus has been linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome in adults. Guillain-Barré syndrome is an uncommon sickness of the nervous system in which a person’s immune system damages the nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and, sometimes, paralysis.
- 7. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted July 5-11, 2016) Percent of the public who are worried… 53% 34% …the U.S. will see a large number of cases of the Zika virus in the next 12 months …they or someone in their family will be affected by the Zika virus
- 8. 69% 62% 61% 61% 50% 44% 44% 42% 40% 39% 35% 27% Improving access to clean water Combating global outbreaks of diseases like Ebola and Zika Children's health, including vaccinations Reducing hunger and malnutrition Preventing and treating HIV/AIDS Preventing and treating malaria Building and improving hospitals, health care facilities Reducing the number of women who die in childbirth Preventing and treating tuberculosis Eradicating polio Improving access to family planning, reproductive health Preventing and treating heart disease, other chronic diseases NOTE: Question wording abbreviated. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation 2016 Survey of Americans on the U.S. Role in Global Health (conducted March 1-26, 2016) Combating diseases like the Zika virus is seen as a top global health priority Percent of the public who say each should be a top priority for U.S. efforts to improve health in developing countries:
- 9. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation 2016 Survey of Americans on the U.S. Role in Global Health (conducted March 1-26, 2016) Do you think the U.S. government is doing enough or not doing enough to protect Americans from the Zika virus? Doing enough to protect Americans from the Zika virus 47% NOT doing enough 21% Have not heard or read about Zika/Don't know/Refused 32% Half of Americans say the U.S. government is doing enough to protect Americans from Zika; one in five say it’s not
- 10. 14% SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted July 5-11, 2016) Few Americans see Zika as a personal threat, but most see it as a threat to pregnant women Percent who say the Zika virus poses a major threat to… 62% …pregnant women …you, personally
- 11. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation 2016 Survey of Americans on the U.S. Role in Global Health (conducted March 1-26, 2016) A majority of the American public thinks women in developing countries do not have adequate access to birth control Do you think most women in developing countries affected by the Zika virus have adequate access to birth control, or not? Yes, have adequate access 13% No, do not have adequate access 52% Haven't heard or read about Zika virus/Don't know/Refused 36%
- 12. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted July 5-11, 2016) Women are somewhat more likely than men to worry about Zika virus 46% 59% 31% 38% Men Women Men Women …the U.S. will see a large number of cases of Zika virus in the next 12 months …they or someone in their family will be affected by the Zika virus Percent of the public who are worried…
- 13. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted June 15-21, 2016) 79%of the public say it is important for government funding for Zika to include money for killing mosquitoes
- 14. 73% 72% 61% 57% …invest more money in research on the Zika virus (June) …invest more money to prevent the spread of Zika in the U.S. (June) …help women in countries with Zika virus outbreaks access birth control (March) …provide financial aid to countries with Zika virus outbreaks (March) NOTE: Question wording abbreviated. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation 2016 Survey of Americans on the U.S. Role in Global Health (conducted March 1-26, 2016) and Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted June 15-21, 2016) Majorities support various actions to combat Zika at home and abroad Percent of Americans who say that to help fight the Zika virus, the U.S. should…
- 15. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted July 15-21, 2016) 45%trust the Democratic Party Which party do voters trust to do a better job funding efforts to limit the effects of Zika? 31%trust the Republican Party
- 16. Filling the need for trusted information on national health issues, the Kaiser Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Menlo Park, California. For more information, please visit www.kff.org Contacts: Rakesh Singh | (650) 854-9400 | rsingh@kff.org Craig Palosky | (202) 347-5270 | cpalosky@kff.org