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covid19_w11

Covid-19 module

Questions 14

covid19_w11.cvintro

Coronavirus module intro

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: We would now like to ask you some questions regarding your health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

OptionLabel
1Continue

covid19_w11.hadsymp

Has had symptoms that could be coronavirus

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey

Text: Have you experienced symptoms that could be caused by coronavirus (COVID-19)?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

covid19_w11.hassymp

Has symptoms that could be coronavirus

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey

Text: Are you currently experiencing symptoms that could be caused by coronavirus?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if HADSYMP = 1 (Has had symptoms that could be coronavirus)

covid19_w11.symptoms

Symptoms experienced that could be coronavirus

Type: multichoice

Source: NatCen Panel Wellcome Monitor March 2020

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Which of the following symptoms are you experiencing {if HASSYMP = 1} / have you had {if HASSYMP = 2|DK|REF} ?

OptionLabel
1High temperature
2A new continuous cough
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
96None of these

Universe:
if HADSYMP = 1 (Has had symptoms that could be coronavirus)

covid19_w11.tested

Ever tested for coronavirus

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey

Text: Have you ever been tested for coronavirus?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

covid19_w11.testnum

How many times tested covid19

Type: number

Source: UKHLS Covid-19 Survey adapted

Text: How many times have you been tested for coronavirus?

Universe:
if TESTED = 1 (Ever tested for coronavirus)

covid19_w11.testpos

Ever tested positive

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS Covid-19 Survey adapted

Text: Have you ever tested positive for coronavirus?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No
3Waiting for results

Universe:
if TESTED = 1 (Ever tested for coronavirus)

covid19_w11.covposm

Positive test month

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS Covid-19 Survey adapted

Interviewer Instruction: IF MORE THAN ONE POSITIVE TEST, RECORD MOST RECENT
ENTER MONTH]

Text: In what month and year did you test positive for coronavirus?

OptionLabel
1January
2February
3March
4April
5May
6June
7July
8August
9September
10October
11November
12December

Universe:
if TESTED = 1 (Ever tested for coronavirus)
and if TESTPOS = 1 (Ever tested positive for coronavirus)

covid19_w11.covposy

Positive test year

Type: number

Source: UKHLS Covid-19 Survey adapted

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER YEAR

Universe:
if TESTED = 1 (Ever tested for coronavirus)
and if TESTPOS = 1 (Ever tested positive for coronavirus)

covid19_w11.hospital

Whether hospitalised

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey

Text: Have you been in hospital because of coronavirus symptoms?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if HADSYMP = 1 | TESTED = 1 (Has had symptoms that could be coronavirus OR tested for coronavirus)

covid19_w11.nhsshield

NHS shielded patient

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey

Text: Have you received a letter, text or email from the NHS or Chief Medical Officer saying that you have been identified as someone at risk of severe illness if you catch coronavirus, because you have an underlying disease or health condition that means if you catch the virus, you are more likely to be admitted to hospital than others?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

covid19_w11.hcond_cov

Covid: long term health condition

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you have any of these conditions?

OptionLabel
8Blood or bone marrow cancer, such as leukaemia
28Cystic fibrosis
24Conditions affecting the brain and nerves, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), a learning disability or cerebral palsy
25Problems with your spleen or you've had your spleen removed
26Sickle cell disease
27Are very overweight (having a BMI of 40 or above)
96None of these

covid19_w11.brainnervtypn

Type of brain or nerve condition

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: What type of brain or nerve condition was that?

OptionLabel
1Parkinson's disease
2Motor Neurone disease
3Multiple Sclerosis
4A learning disability
5Cerebral palsy
6Other

Universe:
if HCOND_COV = 24 (Conditions affecting the brain and nerves)

covid19_w11.covidend

Covid end text

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Next, we would like to ask about other aspects of your life.

OptionLabel
1Continue

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