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Innovation Panel Questionnaire Module

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Covid-19 module

Questions 10

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Long Covid symptoms

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS Monthly Covid-19 survey

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Which of the following symptoms have you had?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1High temperatureo_lgcvsymp1 (o_indresp_ip) High temperature
23Persistent coughingo_lgcvsymp23 (o_indresp_ip) Persistent coughing
24Loss of concentrationo_lgcvsymp24 (o_indresp_ip) Loss of concentration
25Difficulty remembering thingso_lgcvsymp25 (o_indresp_ip) Difficulty remembering things
3Shortness of breath or trouble breathingo_lgcvsymp3 (o_indresp_ip) Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
4Runny or stuffy noseo_lgcvsymp4 (o_indresp_ip) Runny or stuffy nose
5Muscle or body acheso_lgcvsymp5 (o_indresp_ip) Muscle or body aches
6Headacheso_lgcvsymp6 (o_indresp_ip) Headaches
7Sore throato_lgcvsymp7 (o_indresp_ip) Sore throat
8Fatigueo_lgcvsymp8 (o_indresp_ip) Fatigue
9Diarrhoea/Digestive issues/Upset stomacho_lgcvsymp9 (o_indresp_ip) Diarrhoea/Digestive issues/Upset stomach
10Loss of sense of smell or tasteo_lgcvsymp10 (o_indresp_ip) Loss of sense of smell or taste
12Decrease in appetiteo_lgcvsymp12 (o_indresp_ip) Decrease in appetite
13Sneezingo_lgcvsymp13 (o_indresp_ip) Sneezing
14Sore eyeso_lgcvsymp14 (o_indresp_ip) Sore eyes
15Hoarse voiceo_lgcvsymp15 (o_indresp_ip) Hoarse voice
16Dizzinesso_lgcvsymp16 (o_indresp_ip) Dizziness
17Tightness in the chesto_lgcvsymp17 (o_indresp_ip) Tightness in the chest
18Chest paino_lgcvsymp18 (o_indresp_ip) Chest pain
19Chills (feeling too cold)o_lgcvsymp19 (o_indresp_ip) Chills (feeling too cold)
20Difficulty sleepingo_lgcvsymp20 (o_indresp_ip) Difficulty sleeping
21Numbness or tingling somewhere in the bodyo_lgcvsymp21 (o_indresp_ip) Numbness or tingling somewhere in the body
22Feeling of heaviness in arms or legso_lgcvsymp22 (o_indresp_ip) Feeling of heaviness in arms or legs
97Othero_lgcvsymp97 (o_indresp_ip) Other

Universe:
if TESTPOSCOV = 1 (Ever tested positive for COVID-19)
and if LONGCOVA = 1 (Had symptoms for more than 12 weeks)

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Work-related changes since long covid

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: You said that your ongoing symptoms affect your ability to do your usual paid work. Which, if any, of these changes have you made?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1I accomplish less work than I used too_lgcvwky1 (o_indresp_ip) I accomplish less work than I used to
2I have reduced my hours or switched roleso_lgcvwky2 (o_indresp_ip) I have reduced my hours or switched roles
3I am on long-term sick payo_lgcvwky3 (o_indresp_ip) I am on long-term sick pay
4I have left my jobo_lgcvwky4 (o_indresp_ip) I have left my job
5I am claiming disability benefitso_lgcvwky5 (o_indresp_ip) I am claiming disability benefits
6My employment contract was terminated by my employero_lgcvwky6 (o_indresp_ip) My employment contract was terminated by my employer
97Something elseo_lgcvwky97 (o_indresp_ip) Something else
96None of the aboveo_lgcvwky96 (o_indresp_ip) None of the above

Universe:
if TESTPOSCOV = 1 (Ever tested positive for COVID-19)
and if LONGCOVA = 1 (Had symptoms for more than 12 weeks)
and if LGCVWK = 1 (Symptoms have affected ability to do usual paid work)

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Child long Covid symptoms

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS Monthly Covid-19 survey

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Which of the following symptoms has CHILD NAME had?

OptionLabel
1High temperature
23Persistent coughing
24Loss of concentration
25Difficulty remembering things
3Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
4Runny or stuffy nose
5Muscle or body aches
6Headaches
7Sore throat
8Fatigue
9Diarrhoea/Digestive issues/Upset stomach
10Loss of sense of smell or taste
12Decrease in appetite
13Sneezing
14Sore eyes
15Hoarse voice
16Dizziness
17Tightness in the chest
18Chest pain
19Chills (feeling too cold)
20Difficulty sleeping
21Numbness or tingling somewhere in the body
22Feeling of heaviness in arms or legs
97Other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nchresp > 0 (Number of children aged under 16 that resp is responsible for > 0)
and if TESTPOSCOVKID = 1 (Ever tested positive for COVID-19)
and if LONGCOVAKID = 1 (Had symptoms for more than 12 weeks)

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Child had long Covid symptoms

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Did CHILD NAME have coronavirus symptoms that lasted more than 12 weeks?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nchresp > 0 (Number of children aged under 16 that resp is responsible for > 0)
and if TESTPOSCOVKID = 1 (Ever tested positive for COVID-19)

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Child tested positive for Covid-19

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Has CHILD NAME ever tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19)?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nchresp > 0 (Number of children aged under 16 that resp is responsible for > 0)

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Tested positive for Covid-19

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Have you ever tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19)?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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Had long Covid symptoms

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Did you have coronavirus symptoms that lasted more than 12 weeks?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if TESTPOSCOV = 1 (Ever tested positive for COVID-19)

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Other symptoms of long Covid

Type: string

Source: UKHLS Monthly Covid-19 survey

Text: What other symptoms have you had?

Universe:
if TESTPOSCOV = 1 (Ever tested positive for COVID-19)
and if LONGCOVA = 1 (Had symptoms for more than 12 weeks)
and if lgcvsymp = 97 (Had 'other' symptoms)

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Long covid had impact on daily activities

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Did these ongoing symptoms affect your ability to do normal daily activities?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if TESTPOSCOV = 1 (Ever tested positive for COVID-19)
and if LONGCOVA = 1 (Had symptoms for more than 12 weeks)

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Long covid affected ability to do usual work

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Did these symptoms affect your ability to do your job?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No
3N/A - not in paid employment at that time

Universe:
if TESTPOSCOV = 1 (Ever tested positive for COVID-19)
and if LONGCOVA = 1 (Had symptoms for more than 12 weeks)

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