Long Covid symptoms
Datafile
Index term
Individual variables
| Variable name | Variable label | Datafile |
|---|---|---|
| lgcvsympnow1 | Long Covid symptoms - High temperature | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow3 | Long Covid symptoms - Shortness of breath or trouble breathing | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow4 | Long Covid symptoms - Runny or stuffy nose | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow5 | Long Covid symptoms - Muscle or body aches | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow6 | Long Covid symptoms - Headaches | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow7 | Long Covid symptoms - Sore throat | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow8 | Long Covid symptoms - Fatigue | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow9 | Long Covid symptoms - Diarrhoea/Digestive issues/Upset stomach | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow10 | Long Covid symptoms - Loss of sense of smell or taste | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow12 | Long Covid symptoms - Decrease in appetite | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow13 | Long Covid symptoms - Sneezing | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow14 | Long Covid symptoms - Sore eyes | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow15 | Long Covid symptoms - Hoarse voice | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow16 | Long Covid symptoms - Dizziness | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow17 | Long Covid symptoms - Tightness in the chest | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow18 | Long Covid symptoms - Chest pain | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow19 | Long Covid symptoms - Chills (feeling too cold) | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow20 | Long Covid symptoms - Difficulty sleeping | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow21 | Long Covid symptoms - Numbness or tingling somewhere in the body | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow22 | Long Covid symptoms - Feeling of heaviness in arms or legs | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow23 | Long Covid symptoms - Persistent coughing | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow24 | Long Covid symptoms - Loss of concentration | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow25 | Long Covid symptoms - Difficulty remembering things | indresp |
| lgcvsympnow97 | Long Covid symptoms - Other | indresp |
Question asked in the latest wave:
covid19_w15.lgcvsympnow
Question label:
Long Covid symptoms
Question text:
Which of the following symptoms do you have?
Question 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
Question interviewer instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Further details:
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