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Age distribution among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…
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Attendance at religious services
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
8%
18%
30%
44%
286
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
18%
33%
30%
18%
408
Seldom/never
7%
40%
27%
25%
154
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
7%
3%
17%
37%
32%
4%
286
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
13%
8%
30%
35%
12%
2%
408
Seldom/never
4%
10%
34%
36%
15%
2%
154
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Attendance at religious services
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
58%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
48%
52%
420
Seldom/never
50%
50%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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Attendance at religious services
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
92%
2%
3%
1%
2%
286
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
94%
1%
1%
1%
3%
413
Seldom/never
98%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
1%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Attendance at religious services
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
1%
12%
87%
290
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
4%
7%
89%
414
Seldom/never
2%
7%
91%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who have a household income of…
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Attendance at religious services
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
23%
42%
21%
237
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
22%
18%
29%
31%
375
Seldom/never
34%
25%
25%
16%
136
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who have completed…
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Attendance at religious services
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
29%
20%
18%
291
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
32%
33%
23%
12%
416
Seldom/never
52%
26%
11%
10%
156
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Attendance at religious services
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
2%
6%
14%
10%
291
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
59%
5%
11%
6%
19%
418
Seldom/never
49%
9%
16%
7%
19%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Attendance at religious services
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
19%
81%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
30%
70%
419
Seldom/never
26%
74%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say they…
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Attendance at religious services
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
81%
17%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
58%
36%
3%
1%
1%
2%
420
Seldom/never
54%
32%
6%
1%
5%
2%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
13%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
36%
53%
11%
< 1%
1%
420
Seldom/never
25%
42%
26%
6%
1%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who pray…
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Attendance at religious services
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
70%
23%
3%
3%
2%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
44%
32%
8%
15%
1%
420
Seldom/never
32%
27%
11%
30%
< 1%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who attend prayer group…
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Attendance at religious services
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
17%
16%
27%
1%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
2%
6%
11%
80%
< 1%
420
Seldom/never
3%
1%
< 1%
96%
< 1%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who meditate…
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Attendance at religious services
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
14%
5%
30%
3%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
22%
8%
6%
63%
1%
420
Seldom/never
26%
5%
1%
68%
< 1%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Attendance at religious services
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
70%
17%
4%
7%
1%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
23%
15%
15%
1%
420
Seldom/never
45%
13%
16%
26%
1%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Attendance at religious services
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
17%
9%
22%
2%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
35%
21%
15%
27%
1%
420
Seldom/never
39%
13%
11%
36%
< 1%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Attendance at religious services
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
5%
41%
3%
4%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
24%
10%
55%
8%
2%
420
Seldom/never
9%
6%
77%
6%
2%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say…
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Attendance at religious services
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
65%
1%
1%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
31%
67%
1%
1%
420
Seldom/never
16%
83%
< 1%
< 1%
157
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Frequency of reading scripture among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who read scripture…
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Attendance at religious services
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
17%
11%
22%
1%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
11%
13%
21%
54%
1%
420
Seldom/never
5%
7%
9%
79%
< 1%
157
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Interpreting scripture among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
47%
2%
18%
7%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
13%
38%
1%
35%
12%
420
Seldom/never
16%
33%
2%
42%
7%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who …in heaven
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Attendance at religious services
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
86%
6%
8%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
82%
10%
9%
420
Seldom/never
75%
15%
11%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who …in hell
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Attendance at religious services
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
28%
13%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
57%
32%
11%
420
Seldom/never
57%
32%
11%
157
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Party affiliation among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
15%
43%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
45%
12%
44%
420
Seldom/never
44%
18%
38%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Attendance at religious services
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
40%
22%
3%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
34%
42%
21%
4%
420
Seldom/never
36%
34%
25%
5%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who would rather have…
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Attendance at religious services
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
62%
29%
4%
5%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
69%
26%
4%
2%
420
Seldom/never
54%
35%
6%
4%
157
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Views about government aid to the poor among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor…
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Attendance at religious services
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
48%
7%
3%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
52%
44%
4%
1%
420
Seldom/never
47%
46%
5%
3%
157
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Views about abortion among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say abortion should be…
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Attendance at religious services
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
61%
36%
3%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
66%
32%
2%
420
Seldom/never
68%
28%
5%
157
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Views about homosexuality among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Attendance at religious services
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
64%
30%
4%
2%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
77%
18%
3%
2%
420
Seldom/never
67%
23%
7%
3%
157
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Views about same-sex marriage among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Attendance at religious services
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
40%
7%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
68%
25%
7%
420
Seldom/never
64%
26%
10%
157
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Views about environmental regulation among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say…
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Attendance at religious services
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
28%
65%
5%
2%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
40%
58%
< 1%
2%
420
Seldom/never
37%
59%
< 1%
4%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by religious attendance
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
15%
42%
3%
35%
6%
292
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
31%
35%
4%
25%
4%
420
Seldom/never
39%
32%
2%
21%
5%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.