Table A1

Survey instrument questions

Category/constructSource(s)Items
Overt health behaviors
Co-creation in-clinicSweeney et al. (2015) If I am unwell I want to assume an active role in my care
It is important for me to participate in decisions concerning my treatment
When I am unwell I actively communicate with health care
Co-creation ex-clinicGlasgow et al. (2005) I actively try to keep myself healthy and well-being
I exercise regularly
I like to try new things that could influence my health positively
I make sure to eat a healthy diet
Information seekingDutta-Bergman (2005) I actively seek for information concerning the diagnostics I have been given
I actively seek information about my symptoms before I decide to contact health care services
Avoidance behavior[New items]cf. Moore et al. (2004) I avoid contact with health care as much as possible
  When I am unwell I try self-treatment before contacting primary care
Use of alternative treatment[New item]cf. Frass et al. (2012) I seek treatments others than those recommended by health care
Adherence to treatment planKubica et al. (2017) When I am ill I follow treatments agreed upon with health care
Preference to peer support[New item]If I came to experience problems with my health I would gladly come in contact with others having the same health related problems
Subjective well-being
Quality of lifeFox (2004) I am satisfied with my quality of life
  I experience myself as being well
Perception of own healthZhang et al. (2007) I experience my health as good
Sens of meaningRyff (1989) in Smith et al. (2017) My life feels meaningful
Traits, emotions, and self-beliefs
Sense of competenceSheldon and Hilpert (2012) I am good at successfully complete difficult tasks and projects
I find ways to solve my problems and achieve my goals
I often feel that I am not competent in various situations (Reverse)
I think I could learn anything needed concerning my own treatment
I trust my ability to take care of my own health
Sense of relatednessSheldon and Hilpert (2012) I feel part of the community I live in
I get along well with the people I come into contact with
I have many people who are close to me
I often feel lonely (Reverse)
There are people around me to help if I experience problems
Sense of autonomySheldon and Hilpert (2012) I have control over my life
There is not much room for me to take decisions in my daily life (Reverse)
Sense of hopelessnessBeck et al. (1974) If something can go wrong for me it will certainly happen
  The future seems hopeless to me, and I can't believe that things are changing for the better
Health-related anxietyBeck et al. (1988) I often fear having a severe disease
I often fear something bad will happen
Healthcare-related anxietyJaakkola et al. (2009) I feel nervous when in contact with health care
I feel uncomfortable in health care environments
Usage of new technologyBruner et al. (2007) I like using new technology
I gladly purchase products or services online
Satisfaction with healthcare servicesFornell (1992) I am satisfied with my health care provider
Trust in healthcare services[New item]I trust health care
Respect in healthcare servicesSwedish National Patient SurveyWhen I am in contact with health care services I feel treated with respect and dignity regardless of my gender, sexual identity, ethnicity, religion, sexual inclination, disabilities or age
Preference healthcare continuity[New item] 
 cf. Jung et al. (2003) It is important to me to meet the same staff when in contact with health care 
ImpulsivityCaspi et al. (1997) I often act before thinking
IndecisivenessSee Rassin et al. (2007) I feel it is generally tough to have to make choices
Switching behavior[New item]I often switch service provider when I purchase products or services
Trust in othersYamagishi and Yamagishi (1994) People are generally honest
Social factors
Ongoing stressorsTroxel et al. (2003) in Smith et al. (2017) I experience stress due to: [relationships, personal finance, work school, or other]
Engagement in social activitiesSmith et al. (2017) I have taken part in the listed social activities in the last 12 months: [courses, private parties, theater, sports event, etc.]
Demographics Gender, age, living arrangements, education, employment

Note(s): [New item]: These survey items were developed during the project; see Methods

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