Louisiana Public Square

*Survey Results* *HEALTHCARE*
*Online*
Q1. How closely would you say that you follow news on state government and public affairs in Louisiana? Would you say follow the news very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely or not at all?
	% very closely 62.5 somewhat closely 37.5
Q2. What about the QUALITY of health care in Louisiana? Would you say that the quality of health care and hospitals in Louisiana is better than, about the same, or worse than in other states in the southeast region?
	% Better 12.5 About the Same 50.0 Worse 12.5 Much Worse 25.0 Don't Know/Not Available 00.0
Q3. And how would you rate ACCESS to health care in Louisiana? Would you say that the access to health care and hospitals in Louisiana is better than, about the same, or worse than in other states in the southeast region?
	% About the Same 75 Worse 25
Q4. And how do you think Louisiana compares to other states in the southeast region when it comes to spending on health care? Would you say Louisiana spends more than, less than, or about the same as other states on health care?
	% More Than 50.0 Less Than 25.0 About the Same 12.5 Don't Know/Not Available 12.5
Q5. Is there anyone living in your household who does not currently have health insurance?
	% Yes 50 No 50
Q6. Are you currently covered by health insurance?
	% Yes 62.5 No 37.5
Q7. How would you rate the quality of health care services that either you or members of your family have received in the past 12 months? Would you say it was Excellent, Good, Fair, Not so Good, or Poor?
	% Not so Good 25.0 Poor 25.0 Fair 25.0 Excellent 12.5 Good 12.5
Q8. In the past 12 months, was there any time when you needed medical care, but delayed or did not get it because you couldn't afford it?
	% Yes 62.5 No 37.5
Q9. In the past 12 months, was there any time when you needed prescription medication but delayed or did not get it because you couldn't afford it?
	% Yes 62.5 No 37.5
Q10. Which of the following statements most closely matches your view concerning what priorities of state government should be: 1. Maintaining the charity hospital system; or 2. Working to provide insurance for uninsured Louisiana residents.
	% 1. Maintaining the charity hospital system 0.0 2. Working to provide insurance for uninsured Louisiana residents 25.0 Both 62.5 Neither 12.5
Q11. Which of the following areas should be a funding priority for state health care? 1. Helping people with catastrophic health problems such as cancer and other life-threatening illness; or 2. Promoting general health "wellness" and preventative programs
	% 1. Helping people with catastrophic health problems such as cancer and other life-threatening illness 12.5 2. Promoting general health "wellness" and preventative programs 25.0 Both 62.5 Neither 0.0
Q12. Who do you think should have primary responsibility for providing health care for Louisiana residents?
	% Individuals and their families 37.5 Employers 0.0 State government 25.0 Federal government 25.0 Don't Know/Not Available 12.5
Q13. Would you say the government is pretty much run by a few big interests looking out for themselves or that it is run for the benefit of all the people?
	% Few Big Interests 75.0 Benefit of all 12.5 Don't Know / Not Available 12.5
Q14. How much attention do you feel the government pays to what the people think when it decides what to do -- a good deal, some, or not much?
	% Good Deal 0.0 Some 37.5 Not Much 62.5
Q15. Please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements: Discussions - even those that involve serious disagreements - should be an important part of the political processes.
	% Strongly Agree 75 Somewhat Agree 25 Neither agree nor disagree 0 Somewhat Disagree 0 Strongly Disagree 0
Q16. Democracy requires hearing from all sides of a political issue, even those with unpopular views.
	% Strongly Agree 87.5 Agree 12.5 Neither agree nor disagree 0.0 Disagree 0.0 Strongly Disagree 0.0
Q17. Political Party Affiliation?
	% Refused 12.5 Democrat 25.0 Independent 62.5
Q18. Liberal or Conservative on Issues?
	% Very Liberal 12.5 Liberal 0.0 Somewhat Liberal 12.5 Moderate 37.5 Somewhat Conservative 12.5 Conservative 12.5 Very Conservative 12.5
Q19. Liberal or Conservative on Social Issues and People's Behavior?
	% Very Liberal 12.5 Liberal 0.0 Somewhat Liberal 12.5 Moderate 37.5 Somewhat Conservative 12.5 Conservative 12.5 Very Conservative 12.5
Q20. Race or Ethnicity?
	% White 75 Black 0 Mixed 25
Q21. Highest Level of Education?
	% High School Diploma/GED 12.5 Bachelors Degree 12.5 Masters Degree 37.5 Associates 25.0 Vocational/Technical Degree 12.5
Q22. Age on Last Birthday?
	% 35-44 12.5 45-54 37.5 55-64 50.0
Q23. Marital Status?
	% Single 25.0 Married 50.0 Widowed 12.5 Divorced or Separated 12.5
Q24. 2003 Household Income Before Taxes?
	% "10,001-20,000" 37.5 "20,001-30,000" 25.0 "30,001-40,000" 0 "40,001-50,000" 12.5 "50,001-60,000" 0 "60,001-70,000" 12.5 "80,001-90,000" 0 "100,000 or more" 12.5 Refused 0
Q25. Gender?
	% Male 12.5 Female 87.5