2009 ATA Member Survey Results
It was of great importance to the staff and Board of Directors to hear our members’ priorities for ATA as we all pursue a quieter tomorrow for tinnitus sufferers. These survey responses are now part of an important dialogue that affects ATA’s strategic planning efforts.
A notice in Tinnitus Today, the publication mailed and available online to 10,000 worldwide members plus e-blast reminders with a direct link to the online survey sent to 4,916 ATA members.
1,124 surveys taken online at www.ata.org
11.24 % response rate (comparing overall membership and surveys taken)
22.86 % response rate (comparing total e-mail reminders and surveys taken)
1. The following best describes you:
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2. The top three things you want most from ATA:
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3. You have been an ATA member for:
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4. You are satisfied with your membership:
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5. Rate the importance of ATA services and activities:
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6. You know how and when to renew your ATA membership:
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7. You intend to renew your ATA membership when it is time:
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8. Your greatest source of tinnitus information:
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9. Your greatest sources(s) of support and understanding
of your tinnitus:
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10. You are most interested in learning about:
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11. You have contacted your local, state or national officials regarding the following issues:
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12. You find the following most helpful in Tinnitus Today:
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13. You would be interested in receiving Tinnitus Today online only
rather than through the mail:
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14. How tinnitus affects your day-to-day life:
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15. Your tinnitus usually sounds like:
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16. You have been aware of your tinnitus for:
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17. Your tinnitus was caused by:
Causes of your tinnitus: On the Job
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Causes of your tinnitus: Military Service
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Causes of your tinnitus: Medical
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Causes of your tinnitus: Recreation
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18. You have hearing loss:
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19. You have hearing loss and wear a hearing aid(s) that also helps your tinnitus:
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20. You wear sound generators(s) in your ears(s) that help your tinnitus:
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21. The following devices help ease your tinnitus:
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22. Your military experience:
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23. Your age falls in the following category:
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24. You are:
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25. Your highest level of education:
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26. Your current employment situation:
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