Medical Subject Headings (MeSH): Health Surveys

Health surveys are research studies that involve collecting data from a sample of individuals about their health and healthcare experiences. Surveys can be administered in a variety of ways, such as by phone, mail, online, or in person, and they can be used to gather information on a wide range of topics, including:

Health behaviors and risk factors, such as diet, physical activity, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption

Health conditions and diagnoses

Access to and utilization of healthcare services

Experiences with the healthcare system, such as satisfaction with care and communication with providers

Health-related quality of life and well-being

Demographic and socio-economic characteristics, such as age, race, income, and education

Health surveys are a common method for collecting data in healthcare research and are used to inform the development of policies, programs, and interventions to improve the health of populations. Surveys can be conducted at the national, state, or local level, and they can involve small or large samples of individuals.

Surveys can be conducted on specific populations, such as children, seniors, or racial/ethnic minorities, or on the general population.