Q1 How long have you lived in the town (city, village) where you live now?
Q2 Have you ever lived outside of Northern Ireland for more than six months?
Q2a: Elsewhere in the United Kingdom
Q2a: Republic of Ireland
Q2a: Outside the British Isles
Q3 Would you describe the place where you live as ...
Q4 Looking back over the last year or so, would you say that Northern Ireland s economy has...
Q5 And looking back over the last ten years, would you say that Northern Ireland s economy has...
Q6 Looking back over the last year or so, would you say that your household s income has...
Q7 Gender of respondent
Q8 Does anyone have access to the internet or World Wide Web from this address?
Q9 Do you yourself ever use the internet or World Wide Web for any reason (other than your work)?
QA1 During the last twelve months, have you spent any time at all looking for INFORMATION or ADVICE about health problems or health issues affecting either you or someone you know?
QA1a: A doctor or other health professional
QA1a: A friend or relative who is a health professional
QA1a: Another friend or relative
QA1a: Someone who practices alternative medicine
QA1a: The internet
QA1a: Books
QA1a: Leaflets
QA1a: A Telephone helpline
QA1a: A support group
QA1a: A Pharmacist
QA1a: Other (please specify)
QA1aoth: Other
QA1a: Don t know \ Can t remember
QA1b Which ONE of these sources of information or advice was MOST helpful?
QA1c Can I just check, was the information or advice that you received helpful in diagnosing a health problem?
QA1d And was it helpful in TREATING a health problem?
QA2: A doctor or other health professional
QA2: A friend or relative who is a health professional
QA2: Another friend or relative
QA2: Someone who practices alternative medicine
QA2: The internet
QA2: Books
QA2: Leaflets
QA2: A Telephone helpline
QA2: A support group
QA2: A Pharmacist
QA2: Other (please specify)
QA2: Other
QA2: (Don t know)
Q1: Acupuncture or acupressure
Q1: Homeopathy
Q1: Chiropractic (not chiropody to your feet)
Q1: Herbal Medicine (not Chinese herbs)
Q1: Osteopathy
Q1: None of these
Q2: Ayurvedic medicine
Q2: Unani medicine
Q2: Naturopathy
Q2: Traditional Chinese medicine \ Chinese herbs
Q2: Nutritional therapy (not including vitamin supplements alone)
Q2: None of these
Q3: Aromatherapy
Q3: Healing \ spiritual healing
Q3: Massage therapy
Q3: Reflexology
Q3: Reiki
Q3: Shiatsu
Q3: None of these
Q4: Hypnotherapy
Q4: Meditation \ visualization therapy
Q4: Relaxation techniques
Q4: None of these
Q5: Crystal therapy
Q5: Dowsing
Q5: Iridology
Q5: Kinesiology
Q5: Megavitamins - taking extra large doses of vitamins or minerals
Q5: None of these
Q6 And have you ever used any other types of complementary therapies not already mentioned?
Q7: Can you describe this type of complementary therapy?
Q8a You mentioned that you have used Acupuncture or Acupressure in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q8b: Acupuncturist
Q8b: Osteopath
Q8b: Chinese medicine specialist
Q8b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q8b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q8b: Physiotherapist
Q8b: Other (please specify)
Q8b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q8b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q8b: (Don t know)
Q8c: And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q8coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q8d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q8e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q8f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q8f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q8f: For relaxation
Q8f: Headache
Q8f: Back pain
Q8f: Arthritis
Q8f: Stress
Q8f: Anxiety
Q8f: Depression
Q8f: Menstrual problems
Q8f: Menopause problems
Q8f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q8f: Sleep disorders
Q8f: Sinus problems
Q8f: Other (please specify)
Q8foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q8g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medici
Q8h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q8i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q8j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q8k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
Q9a You mentioned that you have used homeopathy in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q9b: Homeopath
Q9b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q9b: Other (please specify)
Q9b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q9b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q9b: (Don t know)
Q9c: And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q9coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q9d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q9e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q9f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q9f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q9f: For relaxation
Q9f: Headache
Q9f: Back pain
Q9f: Arthritis
Q9f: Stress
Q9f: Anxiety
Q9f: Depression
Q9f: Menstrual problems
Q9f: Menopause problems
Q9f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q9f: Sleep disorders
Q9f: Sinus problems
Q9f: Other (please specify)
Q9foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q9g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medici
Q9goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q9h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q9i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q9j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q9k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED CHIROPRACTIC AT Q1 Q10a You mentioned that you have used chiropractic in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q10b: Chiropractor
Q10b: Other (please specify)
Q10b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q10b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q10b: (Don t know)
Q10c And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q10coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q10d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q10e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q10f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q10f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q10f: For relaxation
Q10f: Headache
Q10f: Back pain
Q10f: Arthritis
Q10f: Stress
Q10f: Anxiety
Q10f: Depression
Q10f: Menstrual problems
Q10f: Menopause problems
Q10f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q10f: Sleep disorders
Q10f: Sinus problems
Q10f: Other (please specify)
Q10foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q10g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q10goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q10h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q10i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q10j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q10k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED HERBAL MEDICINE AT Q1 Q11a You mentioned that you have used herbal medicine in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q11b: Qualified herbalist
Q11b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q11b: Other (please specify)
Q11b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q11b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q11b: (Don t know)
Q11c: And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q11coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q11d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q11e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q11f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q11f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q11f: For relaxation
Q11f: Headache
Q11f: Back pain
Q11f: Arthritis
Q11f: Stress
Q11f: Anxiety
Q11f: Depression
Q11f: Menstrual problems
Q11f: Menopause problems
Q11f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q11f: Sleep disorders
Q11f: Sinus problems
Q11f: Other (please specify)
Q11foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q11g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q11goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q11h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q11i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q11j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q11k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED OSTEOPATHY AT Q1 Q12a You mentioned that you have used osteopathy in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q12b: Osteopath
Q12b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q12b: Other (please specify)
Q12b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q12b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q12b: (Don t know)
Q12c: And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q12coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q12d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q12e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q12f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q12f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q12f: For relaxation
Q12f: Headache
Q12f: Back pain
Q12f: Arthritis
Q12f: Stress
Q12f: Anxiety
Q12f: Depression
Q12f: Menstrual problems
Q12f: Menopause problems
Q12f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q12f: Sleep disorders
Q12f: Sinus problems
Q12f: Other (please specify)
Q12foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q12g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q12goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q12h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q12i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q12j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q12k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINE AT Q2 Q13a You mentioned that you have used Ayurvedic medicine in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q13b: Ayurvedic specialist
Q13b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q13b: Other (please specify)
Q13b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q13b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q13b: (Don t know)
Q13c And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q13coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q13d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q13e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q13f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q13f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q13f: For relaxation
Q13f: Headache
Q13f: Back pain
Q13f: Arthritis
Q13f: Stress
Q13f: Anxiety
Q13f: Depression
Q13f: Menstrual problems
Q13f: Menopause problems
Q13f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q13f: Sleep disorders
Q13f: Sinus problems
Q13f: Other (please specify)
Q13foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q13g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q13goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q13h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q13i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q13j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q13k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED UNANI AT Q2 Q14a You mentioned that you have used Unani medicine in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q14b: Unani specialist
Q14b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q14b: Other (please specify)
Q14b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q14b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q14b: (Don t know)
Q14c And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q14coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q14d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q14e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q14f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q14f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q14f: For relaxation
Q14f: Headache
Q14f: Back pain
Q14f: Arthritis
Q14f: Stress
Q14f: Anxiety
Q14f: Depression
Q14f: Menstrual problems
Q14f: Menopause problems
Q14f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q14f: Sleep disorders
Q14f: Sinus problems
Q14f: Other (please specify)
Q14foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q14g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q14goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q14h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q14i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q14j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q14k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED NATUROPATHY AT Q2 Q15a You mentioned that you have used naturopathy in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q15b: Naturopath
Q15b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q15b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q15b: Other (please specify)
Q15b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q15b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q15b: (Don t know)
Q15c And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q15coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q15d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q15e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q15f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q15f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q15f: For relaxation
Q15f: Headache
Q15f: Back pain
Q15f: Arthritis
Q15f: Stress
Q15f: Anxiety
Q15f: Depression
Q15f: Menstrual problems
Q15f: Menopause problems
Q15f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q15f: Sleep disorders
Q15f: Sinus problems
Q15f: Other (please specify)
Q15foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q15g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q15goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q15h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q15i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q15j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q15k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE AT Q2 Q16a You mentioned that you have used traditional Chinese medicine in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q16b: Chinese medicine specialist\doctor
Q16b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q16b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q16b: Other (please specify)
Q16b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q16b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q16b: (Don t know)
Q16c: And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q16coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q16d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q16e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q16f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q16f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q16f: For relaxation
Q16f: Headache
Q16f: Back pain
Q16f: Arthritis
Q16f: Stress
Q16f: Anxiety
Q16f: Depression
Q16f: Menstrual problems
Q16f: Menopause problems
Q16f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q16f: Sleep disorders
Q16f: Sinus problems
Q16f: Other (please specify)
Q16foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q16g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q16goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q16h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q16i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q16j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q16k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED NUTRITIONAL THERAPY AT Q2 Q17a You mentioned that you have used nutritional therapy in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q17b: Nutritional therapist
Q17b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q17b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q17b: Other (please specify)
Q17b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q17b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q17b: (Don t know)
Q17c: And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q17coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q17d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q17e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q17f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q17f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q17f: For relaxation
Q17f: Headache
Q17f: Back pain
Q17f: Arthritis
Q17f: Stress
Q17f: Anxiety
Q17f: Depression
Q17f: Menstrual problems
Q17f: Menopause problems
Q17f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q17f: Sleep disorders
Q17f: Sinus problems
Q17f: Other (please specify)
Q17foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q17g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q17goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q17h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q17i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q17j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q17k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED AROMATHERAPY AT Q3 Q18a You mentioned that you have used aromatherapy in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q18b: Aromatherapist
Q18b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q18b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q18b: Other (please specify)
Q18b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q18b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q18b: (Don t know)
Q18c: And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q18coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q18d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q18e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q18f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q18f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q18f: For relaxation
Q18f: Headache
Q18f: Back pain
Q18f: Arthritis
Q18f: Stress
Q18f: Anxiety
Q18f: Depression
Q18f: Menstrual problems
Q18f: Menopause problems
Q18f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q18f: Sleep disorders
Q18f: Sinus problems
Q18f: Other (please specify)
Q18foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q18g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q18goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q18h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q18i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q18j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q18k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED HEALING\SPIRITUAL HEALING AT Q3 Q19a You mentioned that you have used healing\spiritual healing in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q19b: Healing\spiritual therapist
Q19b: Priest or Minister
Q19b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q19b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q19b: Other (please specify)
Q19b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q19b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q19b: (Don t know)
Q19c: And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q19coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q19d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q19e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q19f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q19f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q19f: For relaxation
Q19f: Headache
Q19f: Back pain
Q19f: Arthritis
Q19f: Stress
Q19f: Anxiety
Q19f: Depression
Q19f: Menstrual problems
Q19f: Menopause problems
Q19f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q19f: Sleep disorders
Q19f: Sinus problems
Q19f: Other (please specify)
Q19foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q19g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q19goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q19h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q19i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q19j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q19k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED MASSAGE THERAPY AT Q3 Q20a You mentioned that you have used massage therapy in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q20b: Massage therapist
Q20b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q20b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q20b: Other (please specify)
Q20b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q20b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q20b: (Don t know)
Q20c: And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q20coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q20d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q20e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q20f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q20f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q20f: For relaxation
Q20f: Headache
Q20f: Back pain
Q20f: Arthritis
Q20f: Stress
Q20f: Anxiety
Q20f: Depression
Q20f: Menstrual problems
Q20f: Menopause problems
Q20f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q20f: Sleep disorders
Q20f: Sinus problems
Q20f: Other (please specify)
Q20foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q20g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q20goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q20h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q20i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q20j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q20k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED REFLEXOLOGY AT Q3 Q21a You mentioned that you have used reflexology in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q21b: Reflexologist
Q21b: Chiropractor
Q21b: Osteopath
Q21b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q21b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q21b: Other (please specify)
Q21b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q21b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q21b: (Don t know)
Q21c: And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q21coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q21d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q21e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q21f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q21f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q21f: For relaxation
Q21f: Headache
Q21f: Back pain
Q21f: Arthritis
Q21f: Stress
Q21f: Anxiety
Q21f: Depression
Q21f: Menstrual problems
Q21f: Menopause problems
Q21f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q21f: Sleep disorders
Q21f: Sinus problems
Q21f: Other (please specify)
Q21foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q21g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q21goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q21h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q21i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q21j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q21k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED REIKI AT Q3 Q22a You mentioned that you have used Reiki in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q22b: Reiki healer or Reiki master
Q22b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q22b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q22b: Other (please specify)
Q22b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q22b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q22b: (Don t know)
Q22c: And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q22coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q22d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q22e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q22f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q22f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q22f: For relaxation
Q22f: Headache
Q22f: Back pain
Q22f: Arthritis
Q22f: Stress
Q22f: Anxiety
Q22f: Depression
Q22f: Menstrual problems
Q22f: Menopause problems
Q22f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q22f: Sleep disorders
Q22f: Sinus problems
Q22f: Other (please specify)
Q22foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q22g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q22goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q22h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q22i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q22j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q22k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED SHIATSU AT Q3 Q23a You mentioned that you have used Shiatsu in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q23b: Shiatsu specialist
Q23b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q23b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q23b: Other (please specify)
Q23b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q23b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q23b: (Don t know)
Q23c: And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q23coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q23d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q23e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q23f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q23f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q23f: For relaxation
Q23f: Headache
Q23f: Back pain
Q23f: Arthritis
Q23f: Stress
Q23f: Anxiety
Q23f: Depression
Q23f: Menstrual problems
Q23f: Menopause problems
Q23f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q23f: Sleep disorders
Q23f: Sinus problems
Q23f: Other (please specify)
Q23foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q23g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q23goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q23h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q23i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q23j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q23k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED HYPNOTHERAPY AT Q4 Q24a You mentioned that you have used hypnotherapy in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q24b: Hypnotherapist
Q24b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q24b: Psychologist or psychotherapist
Q24b: Other (please specify)
Q24b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q24b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q24b: (Don t know)
Q24c: And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q24coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q24d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q24e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q24f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q24f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q24f: For relaxation
Q24f: Headache
Q24f: Back pain
Q24f: Arthritis
Q24f: Stress
Q24f: Anxiety
Q24f: Depression
Q24f: Menstrual problems
Q24f: Menopause problems
Q24f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q24f: Sleep disorders
Q24f: Sinus problems
Q24f: Other (please specify)
Q24foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q24g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q24goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q24h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q24i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q24j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q24k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED MEDITATION\VISUALISATION AT Q4 Q25a You mentioned that you have used meditation\visualisation therapy in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q25b: Someone whose job involves teaching meditation\visualization techniques
Q25b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q25b: Psychologist or psychotherapist
Q25b: Other (please specify)
Q25b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q25b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q25b: (Don t know)
Q25c: And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q25coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q25d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q25e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q25f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q25f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q25f: For relaxation
Q25f: Headache
Q25f: Back pain
Q25f: Arthritis
Q25f: Stress
Q25f: Anxiety
Q25f: Depression
Q25f: Menstrual problems
Q25f: Menopause problems
Q25f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q25f: Sleep disorders
Q25f: Sinus problems
Q25f: Other (please specify)
Q25foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q25g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q25goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q25h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q25i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q25j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q25k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED RELAXATION TECHNIQUES AT Q4 Q26a You mentioned that you have used relaxation in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q26b: Someone whose job involves teaching relaxation techniques
Q26b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q26b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q26b: Physiotherapist
Q26b: Psychologist or psychotherapist
Q26b: Other (please specify)
Q26b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q26b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q26b: (Don t know)
Q26c: And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q26coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q26d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q26e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q26f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q26f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q26f: For relaxation
Q26f: Headache
Q26f: Back pain
Q26f: Arthritis
Q26f: Stress
Q26f: Anxiety
Q26f: Depression
Q26f: Menstrual problems
Q26f: Menopause problems
Q26f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q26f: Sleep disorders
Q26f: Sinus problems
Q26f: Other (please specify)
Q26foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q26g 7c Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q26goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q26h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q26i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q26j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q26k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED CRYSTAL THERAPY AT Q5 Q27a You mentioned that you have used crystal therapy in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q27b: Someone whose job involves using crystal therapy
Q27b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q27b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q27b: Other (please specify)
Q27b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q27b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q27b: (Don t know)
Q27c And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q27coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q27d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q27e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q27f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q27f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q27f: For relaxation
Q27f: Headache
Q27f: Back pain
Q27f: Arthritis
Q27f: Stress
Q27f: Anxiety
Q27f: Depression
Q27f: Menstrual problems
Q27f: Menopause problems
Q27f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q27f: Sleep disorders
Q27f: Sinus problems
Q27f: Other (please specify)
Q27foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q27g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q27goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q27h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q27i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q27j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q27k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED DOWSING AT Q5 Q28a You mentioned that you have used dowsing in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q28b : Someone whose job involves providing advice about dowsing
Q28b : Ordinary doctor or physician
Q28b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q28b: Other (please specify)
Q28b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
IF: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
IF: (Don t know)
Q28c And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q28coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q28d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q28e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q28f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q28f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q28f: For relaxation
Q28f: Headache
Q28f: Back pain
Q28f: Arthritis
Q28f: Stress
Q28f: Anxiety
Q28f: Depression
Q28f: Menstrual problems
Q28f: Menopause problems
Q28f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q28f: Sleep disorders
Q28f: Sinus problems
Q28f: Other (please specify)
Q28foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q28g 7c Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q28goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q28h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q28i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q28j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q28k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED IRIDOLOGY AT Q5 Q29a You mentioned that you have used iridology in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q29b: Someone whose job involves using iridology
Q29b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q29b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q29b: Other (please specify)
Q29b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q29b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q29b: (Don t know)
Q29c And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q29coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q29d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q29e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q29f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q29f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q29f: For relaxation
Q29f: Headache
Q29f: Back pain
Q29f: Arthritis
Q29f: Stress
Q29f: Anxiety
Q29f: Depression
Q29f: Menstrual problems
Q29f: Menopause problems
Q29f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q29f: Sleep disorders
Q29f: Sinus problems
Q29f: Other (please specify)
Q29foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q29g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q29goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q29h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q29i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q29j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q29k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED KINESIOLOGY AT Q5 Q30a You mentioned that you have used kinesiology in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q30b: Someone whose job involves using kinesiology
Q30b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q30b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q30b: Other (please specify)
Q30b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q30b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q30b: (Don t know)
Q30c And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q30coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q30d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q30e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q30f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q30f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q30f: For relaxation
Q30f: Headache
Q30f: Back pain
Q30f: Arthritis
Q30f: Stress
Q30f: Anxiety
Q30f: Depression
Q30f: Menstrual problems
Q30f: Menopause problems
Q30f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q30f: Sleep disorders
Q30f: Sinus problems
Q30f: Other (please specify)
Q30foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q30g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q30goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q30h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q30i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q30j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q30k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED LARGE DOSES OF VITAMINS \ MINERALS AT Q5 Q31a You mentioned that you have used megavitamins in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q31b: Someone whose job involves providing advice about using very large doses of vita
Q31b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q31b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q31b: Other (please specify)
Q31b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q31b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q31b: (Don t know)
Q31c And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q31coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q31d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q31e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q31f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q31f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q31f: For relaxation
Q31f: Headache
Q31f: Back pain
Q31f: Arthritis
Q31f: Stress
Q31f: Anxiety
Q31f: Depression
Q31f: Menstrual problems
Q31f: Menopause problems
Q31f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q31f: Sleep disorders
Q31f: Sinus problems
Q31f: Other (please specify)
Q31foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q31g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q31goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q31h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q31i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q31j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q31k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
IF HAVE USED OTHER CAM AT Q6 Q32a You mentioned that you have used another type of complementary therapy in the past. Have you used this in the last 12 months?
Q32b: Someone whose job involves providing this therapy
Q32b: Ordinary doctor or physician
Q32b: Ordinary nurse or midwife
Q32b: Other (please specify)
Q32b: Other kind of practitioner consulted for this therapy?
Q32b: Didn t consult a practioner \ did it myself
Q32b: (Don t know)
Q32c: And how did you find out about this practitioner?
Q32coth: In what other way did you find out about this practitioner?
Q32d Did you tell your GP that you were having this treatment?
Q32e Was the treatment or consultation part of your NHS care?
Q32f: For wellness or to keep healthy
Q32f: For leisure or beauty reasons
Q32f: For relaxation
Q32f: Headache
Q32f: Back pain
Q32f: Arthritis
Q32f: Stress
Q32f: Anxiety
Q32f: Depression
Q32f: Menstrual problems
Q32f: Menopause problems
Q32f: Digestive problems, eg Irritable bowel syndrome
Q32f: Sleep disorders
Q32f: Sinus problems
Q32f: Other (please specify)
Q32foth: For what other reason was your treatment or care for?
Q32g Some people try complementary therapies for health problems because traditional medical help, for example from their GP, has not been very useful. Other people use complementary medic
Q32goth: Which other thing applies to you?
Q32h Did you find this therapy helped you?
Q32i Would you be happy to recommend this therapy to somebody else?
Q32j Have you ever had a bad reaction following a treatment with this therapy?
Q32k What happened? If more than one incident record the most serious
Q33 How helpful do you think Acupuncture or acupressure can be for some health problems?
Q33 How helpful do you think Homeopathy can be for some health problems?
Q33 How helpful do you think Chiropractic (not chiropody to your feet) can be for some health problems?
Q33 How helpful do you think Osteopathy can be for some health problems?
Q33 How helpful do you think Aromatherapy can be for some health problems?
Q33 How helpful do you think Reflexology can be for some health problems?
Q34: Herbal preparations or medicines (e.g. ginseng, St John
Q34: Magnetic or copper bracelets
Q34: Devices to help with pain relief (e.g. TENS machine)
Q34: Toiletries (e.g. anti-stress bubble-bath)
Q34: Beauty or cosmetic products (e.g. creams with vitamin E)
Q34: Diet or weight loss preparations (e.g. kelp)
Q34: Sleep remedies
Q34: Fish oil (e.g. Cod Liver Oil)
Q34: Garlic oil
Q34: Acidophillis (e.g in probiotic yogurts)
Q34: Other (please specify)
Q34oth: Do you yourself regularly take or use any other type(s) of complementary therapy products?
Q34: None of these
Q35 Which single product have you found to be the most helpful?
Q36 Have you yourself ever had a bad reaction following the use of a complementary therapy product?
Q37: What happened?
Q38 Some people say that folk remedies can be helpful for particular health problems. Do you know of any folk remedies that have been used by members of your own family or your own friends?
Q38a: What are they?
Q38b Have you used any of these folk remedies yourself?
Q38c Which one was the most helpful?
Q39: Which of these things do you yourself think is probably of MOST benefit?
Q39oth: Which other thing do you yourself think is probably of MOST benefit?
Q40 And which do you think is of NEXT MOST benefit?
Q40oth: Which other thing do you yourself think is probably of NEXT MOST benefit?
Q1 How likely would you be to vote in an immediate NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY election?
Q2 And how likely would you be to vote in an immediate GENERAL ELECTION?
Q3: Presented my views to a local councillor or MP
Q3: Written a letter to an editor
Q3: Urged someone outside my family to vote
Q3: Urged someone to get in touch with a local councillor or MP
Q3: Made a speech before an organised group
Q3: Been an officer of an organisation or club
Q3: Stood for public office
Q3: Taken an active part in a political campaign
Q3: Helped on fund raising drives
Q3: Voted in the last general election
Q3: Flown on business overseas
Q3: Flown on a business trip within the UK
Q4 You said you have presented your views to a local councillor or MP. Was this to a local councillor, an MP or both?
Q5: Voted in the last local council election
Q5: Donated money or paid a membership fee to a charity or campaigning organisation
Q5: Signed a petition
Q5: Discussed politics or political news with someone else
Q5: Contacted my local council
Q5: Done voluntary work
Q5: Boycotted certain products for political, ethnical or environmental reasons
Q5: Helped organise a charity event
Q5: Taken part in a sponsored event
Q5: Taken part in a demonstration, picket or march
Q5: Been to any political meeting
Q5: Donated money or paid a membership fee to a political party
Q5: Taken part in a strike
Q5: Served as a school or hospital governor
Q3: Active in a party's general election campaign
Q3: Active in a party's local election campaign
Q5: Served as a local magistrate
Q5: (Don t know)
Q6 How interested would you say you are in politics?
Q7 How much, if anything, do you feel you know about... Politics?
Q7 How much, if anything, do you feel you know about... The European Union?
Q7 How much, if anything, do you feel you know about... Your local council?
Q7 How much, if anything, do you feel you know about... The Westminster Parliament?
Q7 How much, if anything, do you feel you know about... The role of MPs?
Q7 How much, if anything, do you feel you know about... The Northern Ireland Assembly?
Q7 How much, if anything, do you feel you know about... The role of MLAs?
Q8 What is the name of your local Member of Parliament for this constituency since the May 2005 election?
Q9 Do you think this statement is true "Members of the European Parliament are directly elected by voters like you and me"
Q9 Do you think this statement is true "Not all members of the Cabinet are MPs"
Q9 Do you think this statement is true "Registering to vote is optional"
Q9 Do you think this statement is true "The European Union consists of 12 member states"
Q9 Do you think this statement is true "The House of Commons has more power than the House of Lords"
Q9 Do you think this statement is true "There has to be a general election every 4 years"
Q9 Do you think this statement is true "You can only vote in a local election if you pay rates"
Q9 Do you think this statement is true "Local Councils have the power to set the school leaving age in their own area"
Q10 Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way that Parliament works?
Q11 Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way MPS IN GENERAL are doing their job?
Q12 And are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way NORTHERN IRELAND MPS are doing their job?
Q13 Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way your MP (MP NAME) is doing his/her job?
Q14 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement... "Being active in politics is a waste of time"
Q14 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement... "I feel a sense of satisfaction when I vote"
Q14 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement... "It is my duty to vote"
Q14 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement... "I want to have a say in how Northern Ireland is run"
Q14 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement... "When people like me get involved in politics, they really can change the way that Northern Ireland is run"
Q15: Civil Service
Q15: Business
Q15: Cabinet
Q15: European Union
Q15: Local Councils
Q15: Media
Q15: Prime Minister
Q15: Westminster Parliament
Q15: Northern Ireland Assembly
Q15: None
Q15: (Don t know)
Q16 From what you know or have heard, how easy or difficult is it to contact your MP?
Q17 How much would you say you trust politicians generally?
Q18 Do you think that people in Northern Ireland are more likely to vote in elections these days than they were a few years ago or less likely to vote?
Q18oth: Other response
Q19 And you personally, are you more likely to vote these days than you were a few years ago or less likely?
Q19oth: Other
Q20: Why do you think you are less likely to vote now than you were a few years ago?
Q21 Can I just check, are you registered to vote at the moment?
Q22 How much sympathy do you have with the statement... "There
Q22 How much sympathy do you have with the statement... "I would have voted if there was a strong non-sectarian party"
Q22 How much sympathy do you have with the statement... "If they were going to make a difference to me in my everyday life then maybe I would consider voting"
Q22 How much sympathy do you have with the statement... "There are more important things going on in my life than voting in this election"
Q22 How much sympathy do you have with the statement... "I would have voted if I could have voted from home, using the internet or the telephone"
Q22 How much sympathy do you have with the statement... "Even if you think your candidate is useless you can
Q22 How much sympathy do you have with the statement... "I used to care but I don
Q23 Can I just check, did you vote in the last elections in May 2005?
Q24 Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a supporter of any one political party?
Q25 Do you think of yourself as a little closer to one political party than to others?
Q26 - Which political party do you think you would be most likely to support
NIPTYID1 - other party
NIPTYID1 - other answer
Q26a - If there were a general election in which NI parties were standing, which political party do you think you would be most likely to support
NIPTYID3 - other party
NIPTYID3 - other answer
Q27 Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a unionist, a nationalist or neither?
Q28 Would you call yourself a very strong (unionist/nationalist), fairly strong, or not very strong?
Q29 Do you think the long-term policy for Northern Ireland should be for it…?
Q29: Other long-term policy?
Q29a If the majority of people in Northern Ireland EVER voted to become part of a United Ireland do you think you...
Q29b If the majority of people in Northern Ireland NEVER voted to become part of a United Ireland do you think you...
Q30 If, in the future, the Northern Ireland Assembly were to be abolished and Northern Ireland were to be governed as it was before devolution, would you be...
Q31 Thinking back to the Good Friday Agreement now, would you say that it has benefited unionists more than nationalists, nationalists more than unionists, or that unionists and nationalists have bene
Q31oth: Other response?
Q32 If the vote on the Good Friday Agreement was held again today, how would you vote?
Q33 And how DID you vote in 1998 when the referendum on the Agreement was held?
Q34 There are a number of different opinions on the Agreement. Please read these four statements and tell me which one is closest to your own opinion.
Q35 Which of these statements comes closest to your view?
Q1 What about relations between Protestants and Catholics? Would you say they are better than they were 5 years ago, worse, or about the same now as then?
Q1oth: Other response
Q2 And what about in 5 years time? Do you think relations between Protestants and Catholics will be better than now, worse than now, or about the same as now?
Q2oth: Other response
Q3 If you had a choice, would you prefer to live in a neighbourhood with people of only your own religion, or in a mixed-religion neighbourhood?
Q3oth: Other response
Q4 And if you were working and had to change your job, would you prefer a workplace with people of only your own religion, or a mixed religion workplace?
Q4oth: Other response
Q5 And if you were deciding where to send your children to school, would you prefer a school with children of only your own religion, or a mixed-religion school?
Q5oth: Other response
Q6 Which of these best describes the way you think of yourself?
Q7 And do you think most people in Northern Ireland would mind or not mind if one of their close relatives were to marry someone of a different religion?
Q8 And you personally, would you mind or not mind?
Q9 Has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt intimidated by REPUBLICAN murals, kerb paintings, or flags?
Q9oth: Other response?
Q10 And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt annoyed by REPUBLICAN murals, kerb paintings, or flags?
Q10oth: Other response?
Q11 Do you think there are MORE republican murals and flags on display these days than there were five years ago, LESS, or ABOUT THE SAME number?
Q11oth: Other response?
Q12 And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt intimidated by LOYALIST murals, kerb paintings, or flags?
Q12oth: Other response?
Q13 And has there been any time in the last year when you personally have felt annoyed by LOYALIST murals, kerb paintings, or flags?
Q13oth: Other response?
Q14 Do you think there are MORE Loyalist murals and flags on display these days than there were five years ago, LESS, or ABOUT THE SAME number?
Q14oth: Other response?
Q15 And thinking about the union flag (that is the union jack) being flown on lampposts in public streets, do you think this happens MORE than it did five years ago, LESS, or is it JUST THE SAME?
Q15oth: Other response?
Q15a Do you think this is because fewer flags are being put up or because the flags that ARE put up aren t kept up for as long as they used to be?
Q15aoth: Other response?
Q16: Catholic
Q16: Protestants
Q16: Gays\lesbians\bi-sexuals
Q16: Disabled
Q16: Elderly
Q16: Travellers
Q16: Other ethnic minorities
Q16: Women
Q16: Men
Q16: Children
Q16: None of these
Q16: (Don t know)
Q17 Suppose you were applying for a job, how much would it matter to you how many people there were of your own religion at the workplace?
Q18 Suppose you were applying for a job, would you avoid workplaces situated in a mainly PROTESTANT area?
Q19 Suppose you were applying for a job, would you avoid workplaces situated in a mainly CATHOLIC area?
Q20 These days, many employers try to make their workplaces neutral spaces - that is where there are no symbols on display of either Protestant or Catholic culture and traditions. Thinki
Q20oth: Other response?
Q20a Do you think that it SHOULD be a neutral space?
Q20aoth: Other response?
Q21 And thinking of the neighbourhood where you live, would you say that it was a neutral space ?
Q21oth: Other response?
Q21a Do you think that it SHOULD be a neutral space?
Q21aoth: Other response?
Q22 And thinking of the shops where you and your family do your main weekly shopping and the area around the shops, would you say that this was a neutral space ?
Q22oth: Other response?
Q22a Do you think that it SHOULD be a neutral space?
Q22aoth: Other response?
Q23 And thinking of YOUR LOCAL SHOPS or garage where you might go to buy bread or milk, would you say that this was a neutral space ?
Q23oth: Other response?
Q23a Do you think that it SHOULD be a neutral space?
Q23aoth: Other response?
Q24 About how many of your friends would you say are the same religion as you?
Q25 What about your relatives, including relatives by marriage? About how many are the same religion as you?
Q26 What about your neighbours? About how many are the same religion as you?
Q27 How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from the Catholic community?
Q28 How favourable or unfavourable do you feel about people from the Protestant community?
Q29 How much do you understand about the Catholic community s culture and traditions? Would you say...
Q30 And how much do you understand about the Protestant community s culture and traditions? Would you say...
Q31 How much RESPECT do you have for the Catholic community s culture and traditions? Would you say...
Q32 And how much RESPECT do you have for the Protestant community s culture and traditions? Would you say...
Q33 How much do you think this target has been achieved... Northern Ireland is a normal civic society in which all individuals are equal, where differences are resolved though dialogue and
Q33 How much do you think this target has been achieved... Northern Ireland is a place free from displays of sectarian aggression
Q33 How much do you think this target has been achieved... Towns and city centres in Northern Ireland are safe and welcoming places for people of all walks of life
Q33 How much do you think this target has been achieved... Schools in Northern Ireland are effective at preparing pupils for life in a diverse society
Q33 How much do you think this target has been achieved... Schools in Northern Ireland are effective at encouraging understanding of the complexity of our history
Q33 How much do you think this target has been achieved... The government is actively encouraging integrated schools
Q33 How much do you think this target has been achieved... The government is actively encouraging schools of different religions to mix with each other by sharing facilities
Q33 How much do you think this target has been achieved... The government is actively encouraging shared communities where people of all backgrounds can live, work, learn and play together
Q34 Overall do you consider yourself to have been a victim of the troubles?
Q35 Were you a victim of any conflict-related violent incidents?
Q2 And, can I just check, what nationality are you?
Q3 Thinking of people from minority ethnic communities, do you think there is a lot of prejudice against them in Northern Ireland nowadays, a little, or hardly any?
Q4 Do you think there is generally more racial prejudice in Northern Ireland now than there was 5 years ago, less, or about the same amount?
Q5 Do you think there will be more, less or about the same amount of racial prejudice in Northern Ireland in 5 years time compared with now?
Q6 Some people say that there is more prejudice towards some groups of people from minority ethnic communities. Looking at the groups on this card, which group do you think there is MOST p
Q6oth: Other response
Q7 How much do you agree or disagree with the statement... In relation to colour and ethnicity, I prefer to stick with people of my own kind
Q8 And again in relation to colour and ethnicity, which of these statements BEST describes how you feel about mixing with people from a different background to your own.
Q8oth: Other response
Q9 In Northern Ireland there are laws to prevent racial discrimination in employment, education and in access to goods, facilities and services. Did you already know about these laws?
Q10 In Northern Ireland, public bodies (such as local councils, hospital trusts and government departments) must also try and make sure that - in their day to day work - different racial groups have e
Q11 Public bodies must also try and make sure that - in their day to day work - GOOD RELATIONS are maintained between people of different racial groups. Did you already know about THIS duty?
Q12 How important is it to you that public bodies like these take into account the needs of minority ethnic communities?
Q13 In Northern Ireland there is now a law against racist violence so that anyone who commits an assault like this can get a more severe sentence because of the racial element. Did you already know ab
Q14 Do you think that someone who commits a racist assault SHOULD be more severely punished than someone who commits an ordinary assault? PROBE: Is that definitely or probably should\should not
Q15a Why do you think they should be punished more severely?
Q15b Why do you think they shouldn t be punished more severely?
Q16 Can I just check, do you yourself know anyone personally who has been the victim of any kind of racist harassment or assault?
Q17 And, apart from anyone you know personally, have you heard about anyone IN YOUR IMMEDIATE NEIGHBOURHOOD who has been the victim of any kind of racist harassment or assault?
Q18 In relation to Irish Travellers, I would willingly accept them as... tourists visiting Northern Ireland
Q18 In relation to Irish Travellers, I would willingly accept them as... citizens of Northern Ireland who have come to live and work here
Q18 In relation to Irish Travellers, I would willingly accept them as... residents in my local area
Q18 In relation to Irish Travellers, I would willingly accept them as... a colleague at my work
Q18 In relation to Irish Travellers, I would willingly accept them as... a close friend of mine
Q18 In relation to Irish Travellers, I would willingly accept them as... a relative by way of marrying a close member of my family
Q19 In relation to people from other minority ethnic groups, I would willingly accept them as... tourists visiting Northern Ireland
Q19 In relation to people from other minority ethnic groups, I would willingly accept them as... citizens of Northern Ireland who have come to live and work here
Q19 In relation to people from other minority ethnic groups, I would willingly accept them as... residents in my local area
Q19 In relation to people from other minority ethnic groups, I would willingly accept them as... a colleague at my work
Q19 In relation to people from other minority ethnic groups, I would willingly accept them as... a close friend of mine
Q19 In relation to people from other minority ethnic groups, I would willingly accept them as... a relative by way of marrying a close member of my family
Q20: Black (African, Caribbean)
Q20: Chinese
Q20: South Asian (Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi)
Q20: Irish Traveller
Q20: Portuguese
Q20: Eastern European
Q20: Filipino
Q20: Other (please specify)
Q20oth: Other ethnic community?
Q20: None of these
Q20: (Don t know)
Q21: Black (African, Caribbean)
Q21: Chinese
Q21: South Asian (Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi)
Q21: Irish Traveller
Q21: Portuguese
Q21: Eastern European
Q21: Filipino
Q21: Other (please specify)
Q21oth: Other ethnic community?
Q21: None of these
Q21: (Don t know)
Q22: Black (African, Caribbean)
Q22: Chinese
Q22: South Asian (Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi)
Q22: Irish Traveller
Q22: Portuguese
Q22: Eastern European
Q22: Filipino
Q22: Other (please specify)
Q22oth: Other ethnic community?
Q22: None of these
Q22: (Don t know)
Q23 More generally, thinking of the main minority ethnic communities listed on this card, how often would you say that you come into direct contact with people from one or more of these ba
Q24 How would you describe yourself......as very prejudiced against people of minority ethnic communities, a little prejudiced, or not prejudiced at all?
Q24oth: Other response
Q25 One of the rights of being part of the European Union is that people from Northern Ireland are free to live and work in any other part of the EU. How welcome is this to you personally?
Q26 And what about the fact that other EU citizens are free to live and work in Northern Ireland. How welcome is this to you personally?
Q27 In May 2004 eight countries from Eastern Europe joined the European Union. Most of the existing EU member states have put restrictions on immigration from these eight countries. However the UK gov
Q28 Thinking now about people who come to Northern Ireland to get away from persecution in their own country. How much do you agree or disagree that these asylum seekers should be allowed
Q29 And which of these two statements comes closest to your own view?
Q30 How much do you agree or disagree with the statement... It s really unfair the way Muslims have been portrayed in the media since September 11th?
Q30 How much do you agree or disagree with the statement... I think that these days it is right to be suspicious of Muslims?
Q30 How much do you agree or disagree with the statement... Muslim leaders have made a big effort to stop extremism within their communities?
Q30 How much do you agree or disagree with the statement... Islamic religious fanaticism is to blame for the rise in terrorism in recent years?
Q30 How much do you agree or disagree with the statement... Western intervention in the Middle East is to blame for the rise in terrorism in recent years?
Q30 How much do you agree or disagree with the statement... Muslims are always treating women as if they were inferior?
Q30 How much do you agree or disagree with the statement... I think Islam is right in many of the criticisms it makes about the west?
Q30 How much do you agree or disagree with the statement... Young Muslims are alienated from our society?
Q30 How much do you agree or disagree with the statement... I admire the ancient religion of Islam?
Q31 And how often would you yourself come into direct contact with someone from the Islamic faith?
Q32 Thinking about how much or how little you know about the religion of Islam and Muslims who follow that religion, what would you say was your main source of information?
Q32: Other main source of information?
Q1 Do you (or your family) own or rent this house\flat\bungalow?
Q1oth: Other housing tenure
Q2 Could you please tell me how many people in total live in this household; please include yourself and all others, no matter what their age or relationship?
Interviewer: Please record gender of respondent
Could you please tell me your age last birthday?
Respondent age group
What is your relationship to you?
Do you have legal responsibility for this accommodation? (includes joint or shared)
What is the gender of the 2nd person in your household ?
Person 2 age last birthday
Person 2 age group
have legal responsibility for this accommodation? (includes joint or shared)
What is the gender of the 3rd person in your household ?
Person 3 age last birthday
Person 3 age group
What is the gender of the 4th person in your household ?
Person 4 age last birthday
Person 4 age group
What is the gender of the 5th person in your household ?
Person 5 age last birthday
Person 5 age group
What is the gender of the 6th person in your household ?
Person 6 age last birthday
Person 6 age group
What is the gender of the 7th person in your household ?
Person 7 age last birthday
Person 7 age group
What is the gender of the 8th person in your household ?
Person 8 age last birthday
Person 8 age group
What is the gender of the 9th person in your household ?
Person 9 age last birthday
Person 9 age group
Q4 Could you please tell me your marital status?
Q4a And can I just check, do you have any (other) children aged 16 or under not living with you?
Q5a What is your highest educational qualification
Q5b What other highest educational qualification do you have?
Q5both: Other highest educational qualification?
Q5c How old were you when you completed your continuous full-time education?
Q6 51 Which of these descriptions applies to what you were doing last week, that is in the seven days ending last Sunday?
Q6oth: Other thing you were doing last week?
Q6a How many hours a week do you normally work in your job?
Q6b Are you currently a member of a trade union?
Q7 Can I just check, have you ever had a paid job?
Respondents Social Class
Q11 Can I just check, (are/were) you...
Q12 Can I just check, (are/were) you...
Q12a How many people (do/did) you manage or supervise?
Q13 And do you work in the public, private or voluntary sector?
Q14a Including yourself, how many people (are/were) employed at the place where you usually <?> from?
Q14b How many employees (do/did) you have?
Q15 51 Which of these descriptions applies to what your (wife/husband/partner) was doing last week, that is the seven days ending last Sunday?
Q15oth: Other thing spouse/parner was doing last week?
Q15a And how many hours a week (does/did) (he/she) work in their job? 99 = Don t know
Q15b Can I just check, (has/had) (he/she) ever had a paid job?
Spouse/partner's social class
Q19 Can I just check, (is/was) (he/she)...
Q20 Can I just check, (is/was) (he/she)...
Q21 And do they work in the public, private or voluntary sector?
Q22a Including (him/her), how many people (are/were) employed at the place where (he/she) usually (works/worked) from?
Q22b How many employees (does/did) (he/she) have?
Q23a In what religion, if any, were you brought up? : What was your family s religion?
Q24 Apart from special occasions such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and so on, how often nowadays do you attend services or meetings connected with your religion?
Q25 Is <?> the same religion as you?
Q26 Did you ever attend a mixed or integrated school in Northern Ireland, that is, a school with fairly large numbers of both Catholic and Protestant children?
Q26a Was this a formally integrated school or was it a school that was just fairly mixed?
Q27 And has any child in your care ever attended a mixed or integrated school in Northern Ireland, with fairly large numbers of both Catholics and Protestants attending?
Q28 Do you have a long-standing illness, disability or infirmity? By long-standing I mean anything that has troubled you over a period of time or that is likely to affect you over a period of time?
Q28a Does this illness or disability limit your activities in any way?
Q28b Have you ever had a long-term illness that affected your activities?
Q29 What is your personal income before tax and national insurance contributions?
Q30 And what is the total income of your household from all sources before tax and national insurance contributions?
Q31 Can you tell me which of these best describes you?
It is alright for a couple to live together without intending to marry
Even though it might not always work, marriage is still the best kind of relationship
Many people who live together without getting married are just scared of commitment
Too many people drift into marriage without really thinking about it
Marriage gives people more financial security than just living together
People who want children ought to get married
Gay or Lesbian couples should have the right to marry one another if they want to
No, I dont know anyone who is gay or lesbian
Yes - a member of my family
Yes - a friend I know fairly well
Yes - someone I do not know very well
Yes - someone at my work
Yes - someone else
Not sure (Know anyone gay or lesbian)
Comfortable talking to minority ethnic group
Comfortable having minority ethnic neighbours
Comfortable minority ethnic dentist
Ever make jokes about colour/ethnic origin as a child
Ever make jokes about colour/ethnic origin as a adult
Friends call someone names because of their colour/ethnic origin
You ever call someone names because of their colour/ethnic origin
People from minority ethnic communities are less respected in NI than they once were
I personally know quite a bit about the culture of some minority ethnic communities living in Northern Ireland
The culture of Irish Travellers is more respected by people in Northern Ireland than it once was
Minority ethnics participate as - school governors
Minority ethnics participate as - politicians
Minority ethnics participate as - business leaders
Minority ethnics participate as - church leaders
Minority ethnics participate as - commentators
Organisations encourage members of minority ethnic communities to participate in public life.
Help members of minority ethnic communities to participate in public life, even if it costs money to make this happen.
Best way for minority ethnic communities to participate in public life
Attitude towards people from foreign countries
Ordinary working people get their fair share of the nations wealth
There is one law for the rich and one for the poor
There is no need for strong trade unions to protect employees working conditions and wages
Private enterprise is the best way to solve Northern Irelands economic problems
Major public services and industries ought to be in state ownership
It is the governments responsibility to provide a job for everyone who wants one
It is the responsibility of the government to reduce the differences in income between people with high incomes and those with low incomes
People like me have no say in what the government does
Sometimes politics and government seem so complicated that a person like me cannot really understand what is going on
It doesnt really matter which party is in power, in the end things go on much the same
Voting is the only way people like me can have any say about how the government runs things
Better relations between Protestants and Catholics by mixing/separation
More mixing/separation - primary school
More mixing/separation - grammar school
More mixing/separation - where people live
More mixing/separation - where people work
More mixing/separation - peoples leisure or sports activities
More mixing/separation - marriage
Sex of respondent
Age of respondent
NI Party identification (derived)
Religion - categorised
Age - categorised
Has children 16 or under
Overall social class
NS-SEC Analytical Class - Respondent