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Mainstage Variable

lgcvsympnow

Long Covid symptoms

Datafile

Index term

Individual variables

Variable nameVariable labelDatafile
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:
For further details about this question, please see the questionnaires

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