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covid19_w15
Covid-19 Module
Questions 8
covid19_w15.lgcvsympnow
Long Covid symptoms
Type: multichoice
Source: UKHLS Monthly Covid-19 survey
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: Which of the following symptoms do you have?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | High temperature | o_lgcvsympnow1 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - High temperature |
| 23 | Persistent coughing | o_lgcvsympnow23 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Persistent coughing |
| 24 | Loss of concentration | o_lgcvsympnow24 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Loss of concentration |
| 25 | Difficulty remembering things | o_lgcvsympnow25 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Difficulty remembering things |
| 3 | Shortness of breath or trouble breathing | o_lgcvsympnow3 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Shortness of breath or trouble breathing |
| 4 | Runny or stuffy nose | o_lgcvsympnow4 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Runny or stuffy nose |
| 5 | Muscle or body aches | o_lgcvsympnow5 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Muscle or body aches |
| 6 | Headaches | o_lgcvsympnow6 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Headaches |
| 7 | Sore throat | o_lgcvsympnow7 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Sore throat |
| 8 | Fatigue | o_lgcvsympnow8 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Fatigue |
| 9 | Diarrhoea/Digestive issues/Upset stomach | o_lgcvsympnow9 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Diarrhoea/Digestive issues/Upset stomach |
| 10 | Loss of sense of smell or taste | o_lgcvsympnow10 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Loss of sense of smell or taste |
| 12 | Decrease in appetite | o_lgcvsympnow12 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Decrease in appetite |
| 13 | Sneezing | o_lgcvsympnow13 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Sneezing |
| 14 | Sore eyes | o_lgcvsympnow14 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Sore eyes |
| 15 | Hoarse voice | o_lgcvsympnow15 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Hoarse voice |
| 16 | Dizziness | o_lgcvsympnow16 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Dizziness |
| 17 | Tightness in the chest | o_lgcvsympnow17 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Tightness in the chest |
| 18 | Chest pain | o_lgcvsympnow18 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Chest pain |
| 19 | Chills (feeling too cold) | o_lgcvsympnow19 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Chills (feeling too cold) |
| 20 | Difficulty sleeping | o_lgcvsympnow20 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Difficulty sleeping |
| 21 | Numbness or tingling somewhere in the body | o_lgcvsympnow21 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Numbness or tingling somewhere in the body |
| 22 | Feeling of heaviness in arms or legs | o_lgcvsympnow22 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Feeling of heaviness in arms or legs |
| 97 | Other | o_lgcvsympnow97 (o_indresp) Long Covid symptoms - Other |
Universe:
if [TESTPOSCOV = 1] // Ever tested positive for COVID-19
And if [LONGCOVEVER = 1] // Had symptoms for more than 12 weeks
And if [LONGCOVNOW = 1] // Currently has symptoms lasting longer than 12 weeks
covid19_w15.lgcvwkynow
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?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I accomplish less work than I used to | o_lgcvwkynow1 (o_indresp) Work-related changes since long covid - I accomplish less work than I used to |
| 2 | I have reduced my hours or switched roles | o_lgcvwkynow2 (o_indresp) Work-related changes since long covid - I have reduced my hours or switched role |
| 3 | I am on long-term sick pay | o_lgcvwkynow3 (o_indresp) Work-related changes since long covid - I am on long-term sick pay |
| 4 | I have left my job | o_lgcvwkynow4 (o_indresp) Work-related changes since long covid - I have left my job |
| 5 | I am claiming disability benefits | o_lgcvwkynow5 (o_indresp) Work-related changes since long covid - I am claiming disability benefits |
| 6 | My employment contract was terminated by my employer | o_lgcvwkynow6 (o_indresp) Work-related changes since long covid - My employment contract was terminated by |
| 97 | Something else | o_lgcvwkynow97 (o_indresp) Work-related changes since long covid - Something else |
| 96 | None of the above | o_lgcvwkynow96 (o_indresp) Work-related changes since long covid - None of the above |
Universe:
if [TESTPOSCOV = 1] // Ever tested positive for COVID-19
And if [LONGCOVEVER = 1] // Had symptoms for more than 12 weeks
And if [LONGCOVNOW = 1] // Currently has symptoms lasting longer than 12 weeks
And if [LGCVWKNOW = 1] // Symptoms affect ability to do usual paid work
covid19_w15.lgcvsympnowo
Other symptoms of long Covid
Type: String
Source: UKHLS Monthly Covid-19 survey
Text: What other symptoms do you have?
Universe:
if [TESTPOSCOV = 1] // Ever tested positive for COVID-19
And if [LONGCOVEVER = 1] // Had symptoms for more than 12 weeks
And if [LONGCOVNOW = 1] // Currently has symptoms lasting longer than 12 weeks
And if [LGCVSYMPNOW = 97] // Has 'other' symptoms
covid19_w15.testposcov
Tested positive for Covid-19
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Have you ever tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19)?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
Ask all
covid19_w15.longcovever
Had long Covid symptoms
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Have you ever had coronavirus symptoms that lasted more than 12 weeks?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if [TESTPOSCOV = 1] // Ever tested positive for COVID-19
covid19_w15.longcovnow
Currently has symptoms more than 12 weeks
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Do you currently have coronavirus symptoms that have lasted more than 12 weeks?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if [TESTPOSCOV = 1] // Ever tested positive for COVID-19
And if [LONGCOVEVER = 1] // Had symptoms for more than 12 weeks
covid19_w15.lgcvdanow
Long covid had impact on daily activities
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Do these ongoing symptoms affect your ability to do normal daily activities?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if [TESTPOSCOV = 1] // Ever tested positive for COVID-19
And if [LONGCOVEVER = 1] // Had symptoms for more than 12 weeks
And if [LONGCOVNOW = 1] // Currently has symptoms lasting longer than 12 weeks
covid19_w15.lgcvwknow
Long covid affected ability to do usual work
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Do these symptoms affect your ability to do your job?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
| 3 | N/A - not in paid employment |
Universe:
if [TESTPOSCOV = 1] // Ever tested positive for COVID-19
And if [LONGCOVEVER = 1] // Had symptoms for more than 12 weeks
And if [LONGCOVNOW = 1] // Currently has symptoms lasting longer than 12 weeks



