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Hello:
You are invited to participate in our survey on Dietary Supplement usage & purchasing decision factors. In this survey, approximately 500 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about their general perception of dietary supplements. It will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Sahajanand Life Sciences at (240)-482-4514 or by email at [email protected]

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

 
 
 
 
* What is your gender?
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
 
Which age group is closest to your age?
 
30-34
 
35-39
 
40-44
 
45-49
 
50-54
 
55-59
 
60-65
 
65+
 
 
 
* Are you a regular consumer/purchaser of Dietary Supplements?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* What are some of your concerns with Dietary Supplements?
 
Safe & efficacy
 
Price
 
Lack of information/ knowledge
 
Lack of recommendation from primary health care provider
 
 
 
* How interested would you be in learning more about dietary supplements and their benefits?
 
Definitely! I have been wanting to know more about them
 
Maybe.. if it was easy for me to understand it
 
No, my primary health care provider advises me against them anyways
 
 
 
* Which would be the most convenient way for you to learn more about dietary supplements?
 
An educational website on them
 
In-store education
 
Educational literature (brochures, booklets etc)
 
Primary health care provider
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* Which would be the most effective way to get in-store education?
 
From the shop clerk (one on one interaction)
 
Brochures & literatures
 
The product labels
 
Interactive kiosks (that use animated videos, images. Ex: iPad)
 
 
 
* Would you see value in an electronic kiosk (ex: iPad) that dispensed information using animated videos, text & images regarding a dietary supplement you were unfamiliar with?
 
Yes! It would be fun & easy to understand
 
Maybe.. if it’s easy to use
 
No, I’d prefer to just deal with a person
 
 
 
* Where would it be most convenient for you to obtain the educational material from?
 
Grocery store
 
Mailed to home
 
Post office
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* What kinds of features on the website would help you easily learn more about dietary supplements?
 
Testimonials
 
General products use and benefit claims
 
Explanation of traditional use in various cultures
 
The science side of it all
 
Other
 
 
 
* Do you utilize Dietary supplements to support specific clinical conditions? (For example: Joint Support, Sugar Control etc)
 
Often
 
Sometimes- with a recommendation
 
Never
 
 
* For which clinical conditions have you used dietary supplements?
 
Blood Sugar
 
Cholesterol
 
Bone & Joints
 
Prostate
 
Weight management
 
Other
 
 
 
* Which of the following do you purchase most often?
 
Vitamins
 
Minerals
 
Herbal (single and multi herbs)
 
Sports Nutrition
 
Other
 
 
 
* Have you tried any herbal products?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
* What are some of your concerns with herbal products?
 
Safety & efficacy
 
Price
 
Lack of information/ knowledge
 
Lack of recommendation by primary health care provider
 
 
 
From 1 to 5 rank the following options in order of who you purchase dietary supplements for. (If you do not purchase the supplements for one or more of the following, simply leave those options blank).
Parents/ In-Laws
Your self
Children
Spouse
Siblings/cousins/friends
 
 
 
Please rank (1-4) the following in order of actions taken before trying a new brand of supplements (leave blank the option for an action you do not take):
Visit the store
Research product on the internet
Ask family & friends
Talk to the store clerk
 
 
 
* Before trying a new dietary supplement, what level of information/knowledge would you need before making a purchase?
 
High- clinical data and how it works etc
 
Medium- safety and efficacy assurance
 
Low- the basic indication/ use of product
 
 
 
* Before trying a new brand of dietary supplements, which source of information do you rely on the most to educate your self?
 
Friend
 
Internet
 
TV
 
Radio
 
In-store education
 
Parents/ in-laws
 
Spouse
 
 
* Which would be the most effective way of getting the in-store education?
 
From the shop clerk (one on one interaction)
 
Brochures & literatures
 
The product labels
 
Interactive kiosks (that use animated videos, images. Ex: iPad)
 
 
 
* Would you see value in an electronic kiosk (ex: iPad) that presented information using animated videos, text & images regarding a dietary supplement you were unfamiliar with?
 
Yes! It would make things easier to understand
 
Maybe.. if it’s easy to use
 
No, I’d prefer to just deal with a person
 
 
 
* Where on the internet do you typically go to find the information?
 
General google search
 
The company's website
 
Web MD
 
FDA Website
 
 
* Rank the following (1-5) in order of things you would like to see on the company's website before making a purchase:
Clinical Data
Testimonials
GMP/ISO Certificates
General products use and benefit claims with 3rd party references
Explanation of traditional use in various cultures
 
 
 
* Where do you generally purchase dietary supplements from?
 
Grocery stores/ super markets
 
Online stores
 
Dietary Supplement retailers (ex: GNC)
 
Over the phone (mail order)
 
 
 
* Where would you be most comfortable purchasing a new brand of dietary supplement from?
 
Grocery stores/ super markets
 
Online Stores
 
Dietary Supplement retailers (ex: GNC, Vitamin Shoppe)
 
Over the phone (mail order)
 
 
 
* In your opinion, which is the best location for a dietary supplements shop?
 
Mall
 
Strip mall (Adjacent to a grocery store)
 
Stand alone
 
 
 
* How far are you willing to travel to get to a dietary supplement shop?
 
Up to 1 miles
 
Up to 2 miles
 
Up to 5 miles
 
Up to 10 miles
 
Up to 20 miles
 
 
 
* Which of the following would most likely convince you into visiting a new dietary supplement shop in town?
 
Commercials (billboards, TV, radio, newspaper, mail)
 
Educational seminars
 
Cover story by local news paper, radio station, news channel etc
 
Opening day (publicized) event
 
 
 
* On what occasion would you convince a friend to accompany you on a trip to the dietary supplement store?

 
‘Bring a friend get a discount’ schemes
 
After receiving a recommendation from the friend
 
General shopping trips (on weekends etc)
 
Other
 
 
 
* Who are you most likely to be accompanied by while visiting a dietary supplement shop?
 
Spouse
 
Children
 
Sibling
 
Parent/ in-laws
 
Friend
 
 
 
* What is your marital status?
 
Single
 
Engaged
 
Married
 
Widowed
 
 
 
* What is your current occupation status?
 
Homemaker
 
Full time employee
 
Part time employee
 
Unemployed
 
Retired
 
 
 
* How many children do you have in your household?
 
0
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
4 or more
 
 
 
* Which of the following best describes the area you currently reside in?
 
Country side
 
Small town (total population < 10,000)
 
Mid-size town (10,000 < total population <50,000)
 
Large town (50,000 < total population < 100,000)
 
Major metropolitan
 
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