Curated Studies
1,602 resultsABC News HMO Poll, November 1995
This special topic poll sought respondents' views on Health
Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and a range of other issues.
Respondents were asked to rate their current health insurance
coverage based on the quality of care received, cost, personal
attention received from the doctor, ability to make an appointment,
ability to see medical specialists when necessary, and ability to
receive the most sophisticated medical treatments. Respondents were
also asked for their opinions of President Bill Clinton and his
handling of the presidency, the economy, and foreign policy. They
were also queried about the 1996 presidential and congressional
elections, the recent Republican budget proposal, and with whom they
placed the blame for the looming federal government shutdown. The
situation in Bosnia was addressed, with questions covering the
sending of U.S. troops to Bosnia, Congressional approval of the troop
deployment, and whether America's vital interests were at stake. In
addition, respondents were asked to name their favorite traditional
Thanksgiving dinner food and to specify if they preferred white or
dark meat. Demographic variables include age, race, sex, education,
political party, political orientation, family income, voter
registration history, and health insurance coverage.
ABC News/Washington Post Budget Agreement Poll, September 1990
This data collection focuses on issues related to the
federal budget deficit. Respondents were asked if they approved of
the way Bush and the Democrats in Congress were handling the federal
budget deficit, if it was necessary for the government to raise taxes
to help balance the federal budget deficit, and if they approved of
various measures in the agreed-upon budget deficit reduction plan.
Other topics covered include reduction of the capital gains tax on
profits from sale of investments, increasing the amount of Social
Security benefits that can be taxed, and the feasibility of the
deficit reduction package. Background information on respondents
includes political alignment, race, income, sex, and state/region of
residence.
ABC News/Washington Post Poll of Public Opinion on Aging, March 1982
This special topic poll is part of a continuing series of
monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a
range of other political and social issues. In this poll, respondents
were asked their opinions on problems of the elderly, including Social
Security benefits, Medicare coverage, high energy costs, loneliness,
and poor health. Also included were questions concerning Ronald
Reagan's presidential performance, the automobile industries in Japan
and the United States, and United States foreign relations with Israel
and other allies. Demographic information on respondents includes
race, sex, age, religion, educational and income levels, marital
status, and retirement status.
ABC News/Washington Post Poll of Public Opinion on Health, September 1982
This special-topic poll is part of a continuing series of
monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a
range of other political and social issues. Respondents were asked
about their overall health and any illnesses they had ever had. They
were also asked their views on health-related topics, especially
venereal disease and herpes. Respondents were asked about
sexually-transmitted diseases and about their own experiences with
these diseases (if any). Demographic information about the respondent
includes age, sex, race, marital status, employment status, income,
educational background, and type of residence.
ABC News/Washington Post Social Security Poll, May 1981
This special-topic poll is part of a continuing series of
monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a
range of political and social issues. This data collection focuses on
the reactions of the elderly to the Reagan administration's proposed
changes in Social Security benefits. Respondents' age, race, sex,
education, and income level were also recorded.