Questionnaire Module Main Survey
covid19_w12
Covid-19 module
Questions 14
covid19_w12.covposm
Positive test month
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS Covid-19 Survey adapted
Interviewer Instruction: IF MORE THAN ONE POSITIVE TEST, RECORD MOST RECENT
Text: In what month and year did you test positive for coronavirus?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | January |
| 2 | February |
| 3 | March |
| 4 | April |
| 5 | May |
| 6 | June |
| 7 | July |
| 8 | August |
| 9 | September |
| 10 | October |
| 11 | November |
| 12 | December |
Universe:
if TESTED = 1 (Ever tested for coronavirus)
and if TESTPOS = 1 (Ever tested positive for coronavirus)
covid19_w12.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
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | High temperature | l_symptoms1 (l_indresp) High temperature |
| 2 | A new continuous cough | l_symptoms2 (l_indresp) A new continuous cough |
| 3 | Shortness of breath or trouble breathing | l_symptoms3 (l_indresp) Shortness of breath or trouble breathing |
| 4 | Runny or stuffy nose | l_symptoms4 (l_indresp) Runny or stuffy nose |
| 5 | Muscle or body aches | l_symptoms5 (l_indresp) Muscle or body aches |
| 6 | Headaches | l_symptoms6 (l_indresp) Headaches |
| 7 | Sore throat | l_symptoms7 (l_indresp) Sore throat |
| 8 | Fatigue | l_symptoms8 (l_indresp) Fatigue |
| 9 | Diarrhoea/Digestive issues/Upset stomach | l_symptoms9 (l_indresp) Diarrhoea/Digestive issues/Upset stomach |
| 10 | Loss of sense of smell or taste | l_symptoms10 (l_indresp) Loss of sense of smell or taste |
| 12 | Decrease in appetite | l_symptoms12 (l_indresp) Decrease in appetite |
| 13 | Sneezing | l_symptoms13 (l_indresp) Sneezing |
| 14 | Sore eyes | l_symptoms14 (l_indresp) Sore eyes |
| 15 | Hoarse voice | l_symptoms15 (l_indresp) Hoarse voice |
| 16 | Dizziness | l_symptoms16 (l_indresp) Dizziness |
| 17 | Tightness in the chest | l_symptoms17 (l_indresp) Tightness in the chest |
| 18 | Chest pain | l_symptoms18 (l_indresp) Chest pain |
| 19 | Chills (feeling too cold) | l_symptoms19 (l_indresp) Chills (feeling too cold) |
| 20 | Difficulty sleeping | l_symptoms20 (l_indresp) Difficulty sleeping |
| 21 | Numbness or tingling somewhere in the body | l_symptoms21 (l_indresp) Numbness or tingling somewhere in the body |
| 22 | Feeling of heaviness in arms or legs | l_symptoms22 (l_indresp) Feeling of heaviness in arms or legs |
| 24 | Loss of concentration | l_symptoms24 (l_indresp) Loss of concentration |
| 25 | Difficulty remembering things | l_symptoms25 (l_indresp) Difficulty remembering things |
| 96 | None of these | l_symptoms96 (l_indresp) None of these |
Universe:
if HADSYMP = 1 (Has had symptoms that could be coronavirus)
covid19_w12.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?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Blood or bone marrow cancer, such as leukaemia | l_hcond_cov8 (l_indresp) Blood or bone marrow cancer, such as leukaemia |
| 28 | Cystic fibrosis | l_hcond_cov28 (l_indresp) Cystic fibrosis |
| 24 | Conditions affecting the brain and nerves, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), a learning disability or cerebral palsy | l_hcond_cov24 (l_indresp) Conditions affecting the brain and nerves |
| 25 | Problems with your spleen or you've had your spleen removed | l_hcond_cov25 (l_indresp) Problems with your spleen or you've had your spleen removed |
| 26 | Sickle cell disease | l_hcond_cov26 (l_indresp) Sickle cell disease |
| 27 | Are very overweight (having a BMI of 40 or above) | l_hcond_cov27 (l_indresp) Are very overweight (having a BMI of 40 or above) |
| 96 | None of these | l_hcond_cov96 (l_indresp) None of these |
covid19_w12.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?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkinson's disease | l_brainnervtypn1 (l_indresp) Parkinson's disease |
| 2 | Motor Neurone disease | l_brainnervtypn2 (l_indresp) Motor Neurone disease |
| 3 | Multiple Sclerosis | l_brainnervtypn3 (l_indresp) Multiple Sclerosis |
| 4 | A learning disability | l_brainnervtypn4 (l_indresp) A learning disability |
| 5 | Cerebral palsy | l_brainnervtypn5 (l_indresp) Cerebral palsy |
| 6 | Other | l_brainnervtypn6 (l_indresp) Other |
Universe:
if HCOND_COV = 24 (Conditions affecting the brain and nerves)
covid19_w12.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_w12.testpos
Ever tested positive
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS Covid-19 Survey adapted
Text: Have you ever tested positive for coronavirus?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
| 3 | Waiting for results |
Universe:
if TESTED = 1 (Ever tested for coronavirus)
covid19_w12.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.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Continue |
covid19_w12.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)?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
covid19_w12.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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if HADSYMP = 1 (Has had symptoms that could be coronavirus)
covid19_w12.tested
Ever tested for coronavirus
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey
Text: Have you ever been tested for coronavirus?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
covid19_w12.hospital
Whether hospitalised
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey
Text: Have you been in hospital because of coronavirus symptoms?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if HADSYMP = 1 | TESTED = 1 (Has had symptoms that could be coronavirus OR tested for coronavirus)
covid19_w12.nhsshield
NHS shielded patient
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey
Text: Have you ever 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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
covid19_w12.covidend
Covid end text
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Next, we would like to ask about other aspects of your life.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Continue |
covid19_w12.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)



