Survey: Impact of COVID19 on Perception of Science and Medicine in Second Level Students

1.Student:

2.Age:

3.Gender:

4.Country of residence

5.I had an interest in scientific discoveries before COVID 19

6.What was your main source for informing yourself about scientific related to COVID-19?

7.I washed my hands regularly before the outbreak of COVID 19

8.Before COVID, I would stay home if I displayed any signs of illness

9.What were your opinions on vaccination before COVID 19?

10.Before the outbreak of COVID 19, had you ever worn a face mask to protect yourself from catching a disease?

11.The outbreak of COVID-19 has made me more conscious of scientific research and those who do it

12.The pandemic made me more aware of others or myself showing symptoms (e.g., coughing, sneezing, sore throats)?

13.The COVID 19 pandemic has made me more aware of those who are more vulnerable to disease(e.g., the elderly, immunocompromised people)

14.Did COVID 19 change your views on vaccination?

15.Has the pandemic made you more aware of your personal space/how many people are around you?

16.During the pandemic, did you wear a mask in public spaces and/or in private settings, even when not required to?

17.What source do you get most of your news from?

18.Was your most trusted news source changed by the pandemic?

19.After the peak of the pandemic, do you find it easier to recognize when a source is unreliable?

20.Did the pandemic make you more likely to listen to/ watch/ read the news?

21.Has the COVID 19 pandemic affected the career path you are interested in?

22.If yes, why and how so?