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Access to Feminine Hygiene and Personal Care Facilities in California

This survey asks about your experiences with access to feminine hygiene products and basic hygiene facilities in California. Please answer based on your own experience and observations. There are no right or wrong answers. Your responses will help explore availability, affordability, convenience, and support for people with special needs.
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1. Do you currently live in California?
Yes
No
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2. What is your age group?
18 or under
19-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 or older
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3. What is your gender?
Female
Male
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
Self-describe
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4. What is your current occupation?
Student
Employed full-time
Employed part-time
Self-employed
Unemployed
Homemaker
Retired
Other
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5. Have you needed to purchase or use feminine hygiene products in the past 3 months?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
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6. How would you rate the accessibility of feminine hygiene products in the following places in California?
Very inaccessibleInaccessibleNeutralAccessibleVery accessible
Public restrooms
Public restrooms
Schools
Schools
Hospitals
Hospitals
Workplaces
Workplaces
Convenience stores
Convenience stores
Grocery stores
Grocery stores
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7. How would you rate the affordability of feminine hygiene products in California?
Very unaffordableUnaffordableNeutralAffordableVery affordable
Pads
Pads
Tampons
Tampons
Menstrual cups
Menstrual cups
Period underwear
Period underwear
Wipes or cleansing products
Wipes or cleansing products
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8. Where do you most often get feminine hygiene products when you need them?[Checkboxes]
Pharmacies
Supermarkets
Convenience stores
School or campus facilities
Workplace facilities
Online shopping
Public restroom dispensers
Hospital or clinic restrooms
From family or friends
Other
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9. In your experience, are feminine hygiene products usually available when you need them in public places?
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
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10. How adequate are the following hygiene supports for people with special needs in California?
Very inadequateInadequateNeutralAdequateVery adequate
Accessible restroom space
Accessible restroom space
Clean changing surfaces
Clean changing surfaces
Supplies for personal hygiene
Supplies for personal hygiene
Privacy and dignity
Privacy and dignity
Signage or staff assistance
Signage or staff assistance
Disposal facilities
Disposal facilities
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11. Have you or someone close to you experienced difficulty finding suitable hygiene facilities because of a disability or special need?
Yes
No
Not sure
Prefer not to say
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12. What are the main barriers to accessing feminine hygiene products or hygiene facilities?[Choose at least 1 item]
High cost
Products not stocked when needed
Limited availability in public restrooms
Poor restroom cleanliness
Lack of privacy
Accessibility barriers for disabilities
Insufficient changing or disposal space
Embarrassment or stigma
Transportation or distance issues
Other
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13. Overall, how satisfied are you with access to feminine hygiene products and basic hygiene facilities in California?
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
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14. Please rank the following improvements from most important to least important.[Choose all itemsand sort them]
  • Lower product cost
  • More free products in public places
  • Better availability in schools
  • Better availability in hospitals
  • More accessible facilities for people with special needs
  • Cleaner and more private restrooms
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15. What is the biggest challenge you face related to access to feminine hygiene products or hygiene facilities?
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16. Please share any examples, experiences, or suggestions about improving access, affordability, and convenience for feminine hygiene products and hygiene facilities in California.
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