Dataset Description

Title

BCS70 COVID-19 Survey in Five National Longitudinal Cohort Studies (2020) Wave 1 Dataset

Alternate Title

bcs_covid_q1

Case Quantity
4,223
Variables
265
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Data

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Name Label
Text BCSID BCS Research ID
Code CW1_PSEX Sex of respondent
Code CW1_EMIGRANT Recorded as Emigrant in issued sample
Numeric CW1_ENDDATE Date in May 2020 of survey completion
Code CW1_COVID19 Whether CM has had Coronavirus
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_1 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Fever
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_2 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Cough - dry
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_3 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Cough - mucus or phlegm
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_4 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Sore throat
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_5 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Chest tightness
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_6 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Shortness of breath
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_7 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Runny nose
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_8 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Nasal congestion
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_18 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Sneezing
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_10 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Muscle or body aches
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_11 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Fatigue
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_12 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Unusual loose motions or diarrhoea
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_16 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Vomiting
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_13 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Loss of smell
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_14 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Loss of taste
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_17 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Skin rash
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_19 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Headaches
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_20 Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: Other
Code CW1_COVIDSYMPT_23 Past 2 weeks any COVID19 symptoms experienced
Code CW1_COVIDADV_1 Whether discussed Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: with doctor/practice nurse
Code CW1_COVIDADV_2 Whether discussed Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: with NHS 111 or NHS 24
Code CW1_COVIDADV_3 Whether accessed online advice about COVID19 at NHS 111 or NHS 24
Code CW1_COVIDADV_4 Whether visited pharmacist regarding Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms:
Code CW1_COVIDADV_5 Whether visited A&E or walk in centre regarding Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms:
Code CW1_COVIDADV_6 Not discussed Past 2 weeks COVID19 symptoms: with healthcare professionals
Code CW1_COVID_HOSPAD Whether been admitted to hospital with COVID19
Code CW1_COVIDTEST Whether been tested for Coronavirus
Code CW1_COVIDRESULT Result of Coronavirus test
Code CW1_GHQ Post-C19: CM self-assessment of general health
Code CW1_GHQPRECOVID Pre-C19: CM self-assessment of general health in 3 months preceding outbreak
Code CW1_LLI_1 CM has long-standing illness: Cancer
Code CW1_LLI_2 CM has long-standing illness: Cystic fibrosis
Code CW1_LLI_3 CM has long-standing illness: Asthma
Code CW1_LLI_4 CM has long-standing illness: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Code CW1_LLI_5 CM has long-standing illness: Wheezy bronchitis
Code CW1_LLI_6 CM has long-standing illness: Diabetes
Code CW1_LLI_7 CM has long-standing illness: Recurrent backache/prolapsed disc/sciatica/other back prob
Code CW1_LLI_8 CM has long-standing illness: Problems with hearing
Code CW1_LLI_9 CM has long-standing illness: High blood pressure
Code CW1_LLI_10 CM has long-standing illness: Heart disease, congenital or acquired
Code CW1_LLI_11 CM has long-standing illness: Depression or other emotional/nervous/psychiatric probs
Code CW1_LLI_12 CM has long-standing illness: Obesity
Code CW1_LLI_13 CM has long-standing illness: Chronic obstructive airways disease
Code CW1_LLI_14 CM has long-standing illness: Infection
Code CW1_LLI_15 CM has long-standing illness: HIV / Immunodeficiency
Code CW1_LLI_16 CM has long-standing illness: Condition affecting the brain and nerves
Code CW1_LLI_17 CM suffering from a long-standing illness
Code CW1_SURGCAN Post-C19: Whether CM had surgery or medical procedures/appointments cancelled
Code CW1_SHIELD Whether CM received shield letter identifying them as at risk from Coronavirus
Code CW1_COMPLIANC Extent of social distancing compliance from 0 (Not at all) to 10 (Fully compliant)
Code CW1_Timeuse1_1_1 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent- Paid work
Code CW1_Timeuse1_2_1 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent- Volunteering/unpaid work (not for household)
Code CW1_Timeuse1_3_1 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent- Home schooling your children (if you have any)
Code CW1_Timeuse1_4_1 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent- Other interactive activities with children
Code CW1_Timeuse1_5_1 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent- Caring for someone other than a child
Code CW1_Timeuse1_6_1 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent- Housework
Code CW1_Timeuse1_7_1 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent- Formal learning as part of a course
Code CW1_Timeuse1_8_1 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent- Physical activity/exercise
Code CW1_Timeuse1_9_1 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent- Other leisure activities and hobbies
Code CW1_Timeuse1_10_1 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent- Socialising with non-hh members (phone etc)
Code CW1_Timeuse1_11_1 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent- Socialising with non-hh members in person
Code CW1_Timeuse1_12_1 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent- Travelling for work
Code CW1_Timeuse1_13_1 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent- Shopping or essential appointments
Code CW1_Timeuse1_14_1 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent- Personal care (e.g. shower/bath, grooming)
Code CW1_Timeuse1_15_1 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent- Ill in bed
Code CW1_Timeuse1_16_1 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent- Other
Code CW1_Timeuse2 Post-C19: Typical hours per day spent outside (not including outdoor space at home)
Code CW1_HHNUM How many people in household (including CM)
Code CW1_HHNUMWH_1 Household member- Husband/Wife/Cohabiting Partner
Code CW1_HHNUMWH_2 Household member- Children (incl any children CM considers themself parent to)
Code CW1_HHNUMWH_3 Household member- Parent/Parent-in-law (incl step-parent or adoptive parent)
Code CW1_HHNUMWH_4 Household member- Grandparent
Code CW1_HHNUMWH_5 Household member- Grandchild
Code CW1_HHNUMWH_6 Household member- Sibling
Code CW1_HHNUMWH_7 Household member- Other relative
Code CW1_HHNUMWH_8 Household member- Friend/unrelated sharer
Code CW1_HHNUMWH_9 Household member- Other
Code CW1_ANYCHNL Whether CM has any children not living in hh
Code CW1_COVCHAN Post-C19: Whether HH composition changed since outbreak
Code CW1_COVPART Post-C19: Whether started living with partner
Code CW1_COVCHIL_1 Post-C19: Whether at least one of CM's children has moved in
Code CW1_COVCHIL_2 Post-C19: Whether at least one of CM's children has moved out
Code CW1_COVCHIL_3 Post-C19: Whether CM has moved into one of their children's homes
Code CW1_COVCHIL_4 Post-C19: Whether other living arrangement change involving CM's children
Code CW1_COVPER Post-C19: Whether living arrangement change involving CM's parent(s)
Code CW1_COVOTH Post-C19: Whether other person living arrangement change since
Code CW1_OTHRELA Whether CM in a non-cohabiting relationship
Code CW1_RELSAT Relationship satisfaction from 1 (Very unhappy) to 7 (Very happy)
Code CW1_RELCONFL Post-C19: Whether any more conflict in relationship with partner since outbreak
Code CW1_CURPREG Whether CM or partner is currently pregnant
Code CW1_PREDUE How many weeks pregnant CM or partner is
Code CW1_NUMCHIL Post-C19: Number of children CM currently lives with
Code CW1_CHILAGE_1_1 Age of Child 1 in hh- Years old
Code CW1_CHILAGE_2_1 Age of Child 2 in hh- Years old
Code CW1_CHILAGE_3_1 Age of Child 3 in hh- Years old
Code CW1_CHILAGE_4_1 Age of Child 4 in hh- Years old
Code CW1_CHILAGE_5_1 Age of Child 5 in hh- Years old
Code CW1_CHILAGE_6_1 Age of Child 6 in hh- Years old
Code CW1_CHILAGE_7_1 Age of Child 7 in hh- Years old
Code CW1_CHILAGE_8_1 Age of Child 8 in hh- Years old
Code CW1_CHILAGE_9_1 Age of Child 9 in hh- Years old
Code CW1_CHILAGE_10_1 Age of Child 10 in hh- Years old
Code CW1_PREC19CA Pre-C19: Childcare arrangements for children aged 4 and under
Code CW1_POSC19AC Post-C19: Childcare arrangements for children aged 4 and under
Code CW1_YCATSCW_1 Post-C19: Why young children in daycare- CM is a key worker
Code CW1_YCATSCW_2 Post-C19: Why young children in daycare- CM's partner is a key worker
Code CW1_YCATSCW_3 Post-C19: Why young children in daycare- Child has special educ needs (SEN/EHCP)
Code CW1_YCATSCW_4 Post-C19: Why young children in daycare- Other reason
Code CW1_SCATSCH Post-C19: Whether school age child(ren) still attending school
Code CW1_SCATSCHW_1 Post-C19: Why children still at school- CM is a key worker
Code CW1_SCATSCHW_2 Post-C19: Why children still at school- CM's partner is a key worker
Code CW1_SCATSCHW_3 Post-C19: Why children still at school- Child has special educ needs (SEN/EHCP)
Code CW1_SCATSCHW_4 Post-C19: Why children still at school- Other reason
Code CW1_CARE_1 Pre-C19: Whether help recieved caring for self or others in hh
Code CW1_CARE_2 Pre-C19: Whether help recieved caring for self
Code CW1_CARE_3 Pre-C19: Whether help recieved caring for others in hh
Code CW1_CAREWHO_1 Pre-C19: Who provided care- Husband/wife/partner/self
Code CW1_CAREWHO_2 Pre-C19: Who provided care- Son/daughter or other family member (incl not blood rel)
Code CW1_CAREWHO_3 Pre-C19: Who provided care- Friend or neighbour
Code CW1_CAREWHO_4 Pre-C19: Who provided care- Voluntary helper
Code CW1_CAREWHO_5 Pre-C19: Who provided care- Paid/professional help
Code CW1_CAREWHO_6 Pre-C19: Who provided care- Other
Code CW1_HCARPRE Pre-C19: How many hours help received for self or other hh member in a week?
Code CW1_CARECHAN Post-C19: Whether change in help recieved caring for self or others in hh
Code CW1_CACHANWH Post-C19: Change to care needed or received
Code CW1_CARHRAF Post-C19: How many hours help received for self or other hh member in a week?
Code CW1_PRNCARE Post-C19: Who provided care
Code CW1_NUMROOMS Number of rooms in house (not incl. kitchens, bathrooms, halls, garages)
Code CW1_OUTDOORS_1 Whether home has a garden
Code CW1_OUTDOORS_2 Whether home has a patio or yard
Code CW1_OUTDOORS_3 Whether home has a roof terrace or large balcony
Code CW1_OUTDOORS_4 Home has no outdoor spaces
Code CW1_FINANCIALMANB Pre-C19: How CM is managing financially
Code CW1_FINANCIALMAND Post-C19: How CM is managing financially compared to before outbreak
Code CW1_FOODAFFORD Post-C19: Food affordability/availability in hh
Code CW1_FOODBANK Post-C19: How often hh used food bank last 4 weeks
Code CW1_BENEFITB_1 Pre-C19: Benefit claims 3 months prior- Free school meals
Code CW1_BENEFITB_2 Pre-C19: Benefit claims 3 months prior- Universal credit
Code CW1_BENEFITB_3 Pre-C19: Benefit claims 3 months prior- Pension credit
Code CW1_BENEFITB_4 Pre-C19: Benefit claims 3 months prior- Income support/Job Seeker�s Allowance
Code CW1_BENEFITB_5 Pre-C19: Benefit claims 3 months prior- Working Tax Credit or Child Tax credit
Code CW1_BENEFITB_6 Pre-C19: Benefit claims 3 months prior- Employment and Support Allowance
Code CW1_BENEFITB_8 Pre-C19: Benefit claims 3 months prior- Statutory sick pay
Code CW1_BENEFITB_14 Pre-C19: Benefit claims 3 months prior- Housing benefit
Code CW1_BENEFITB_9 Pre-C19: Benefit claims 3 months prior- Council tax support or reduction
Code CW1_BENEFITB_12 Pre-C19: Benefit claims 3 months prior- Carers/PIP/Disability Living Allowance
Code CW1_BENEFITB_13 Pre-C19: Whether CM had benefit claims 3 months prior
Code CW1_BENEFITD_1 Post-C19: New benefit claims- Free school meals
Code CW1_BENEFITD_2 Post-C19: New benefit claims- Universal credit
Code CW1_BENEFITD_4 Post-C19: New benefit claims- Employment and Support Allowance
Code CW1_BENEFITD_5 Post-C19: New benefit claims- Statutory sick pay
Code CW1_BENEFITD_6 Post-C19: New benefit claims- Council tax support or reduction
Code CW1_BENEFITD_9 Post-C19: New benefit claims- Carers/PIP/Disability Living Allowance
Code CW1_BENEFITD_7 Post-C19: New benefit claims- New gov financial support for self-emp people
Code CW1_BENEFITD_8 Post-C19: Whether CM had new benefit claims since outbreak
Code CW1_BENEFITOTH_1 Post-C19: Other benefits used- Mortgage or rent payment holidays
Code CW1_BENEFITOTH_5 Post-C19: Other benefits used- Council tax payment holiday
Code CW1_BENEFITOTH_2 Post-C19: Other benefits used- Other debt/interest payment holidays
Code CW1_BENEFITOTH_4 Post-C19: Whether other benefits used
Code CW1_ECONACTIVITYB Pre-C19: Economic activity
Code CW1_APPRENTYPE Pre-C19: Apprenticeship type
Code CW1_WRKHOURSB Pre-C19: Usual weekly working hours including overtime
Code CW1_SOC2010 (Derived) Pre-C19: SOC2010MINOR: SOC 2010 Minor Groups - CM
Code CW1_NSSEC2010SB (Derived) Pre-C19: NSSEC2010SB: NS-SEC 2010 Operational Sub-categories - CM
Code CW1_NSSEC2010OP (Derived) Pre-C19: NSSEC2010OP: NS-SEC 2010 Operational Categories - CM
Code CW1_NSSEC2010AN (Derived) Pre-C19: NSSEC2010AN: NS-SEC 2010 Analytical Classes - CM
Code CW1_ZEROHB Pre-C19: Whether has zero hours contract
Code CW1_FTCOURSEAPPRENT Pre-C19: Whether apprenticeship a full time course
Code CW1_STUDYAPPRENT Pre-C19: Whether apprenticeship involves studying
Code CW1_STUDYORG Pre-C19: Institution of study
Code CW1_STUDYHRS Pre-C19: Whether study full or part time
Code CW1_COURSEDUR Pre-C19: Course duration - Selected Choice
Code CW1_STUDYYEAR Pre-C19: Current year of study - Selected Choice
Code CW1_STUDYQUALDV (Coded) Pre-C19: Level of qualification - Selected Choice
Code CW1_LEARNACTIVITYCHNG Post-C19: Change in learning activity - Selected Choice
Code CW1_LEARNSATISFACTION_1 Post-C19: Satisfaction with learning resources provided from 0-10
Code CW1_LEARNSATISFACTION_2 Post-C19: Ability to continue studies effectively at home from 0-10
Code CW1_ECONACTIVITYDEDU Post-C19: Economic activity (if learning interrupted)
Code CW1_WRKLOCATIONDEDU Post-C19: Work location (if learning interrupted)
Code CW1_WRKHOURSDEDU Post-C19: Usual weekly working hours (if learning interrupted)
Code CW1_KEYWORKEREDU Post-C19: Whether a key worker (if learning interrupted)
Code CW1_ECONACTIVITYD Post-C19: Economic activity
Code CW1_WRKHOURSD Post-C19: Usual weekly working hours
Code CW1_WRKLOCATIOND Post-C19: Work location
Code CW1_KEYWORKERD Post-C19: Whether a key worker
Code CW1_PECONACTIVITYB Pre-C19: Partner's economic activity
Code CW1_PAPPRENTYPE Pre-C19: Partner's apprenticeship type
Code CW1_PWRKHOURSB Pre-C19: Partner's usual weekly working hours including overtime
Code CW1_PSOC2010 (Derived) Pre-C19: SOC2010MINOR: SOC 2010 Minor Groups - Partner
Code CW1_PNSSEC2010SB (Derived) Pre-C19: NSSEC2010SB: NS-SEC 2010 Operational Sub-categories - Partner
Code CW1_PNSSEC2010OP (Derived) Pre-C19: NSSEC2010OP: NS-SEC 2010 Operational Categories - Partner
Code CW1_PNSSEC2010AN (Derived) Pre-C19: NSSEC2010AN: NS-SEC 2010 Analytical Classes - Partner
Code CW1_PZEROHB Pre-C19: Whether partner has a zero hours contract
Code CW1_PECONACTIVITYD Post-C19: Partner's economic activity
Code CW1_PWRKHOURSD Post-C19: Partner's usual weekly working hours including overtime
Code CW1_PKEYWORKER Post-C19: Whether partner is a key worker
Code CW1_SMOKING Smoking behaviour
Code CW1_NUMCIGSPP Pre-C19: Number of cigs smoked a day the month prior
Code CW1_NUMCIGSSP Post-C19: Number of cigs smoked a day
Code CW1_VAPE Vaping behaviour
Code CW1_VAPESP Post-C19: Vaping behaviour change since coronavirus outbreak
Code CW1_ALDRPP Pre-C19: How often drank alcohol
Code CW1_AUNDPP Pre-C19: Number of drinks a day the month prior
Code CW1_ALDRSP Post-C19: How often drinks alcohol
Code CW1_AUNDSP Post-C19: Number of drinks a day
Code CW1_AUSDSP Post-C19: No. of times unable to stop drinking
Code CW1_AUACSP Post-C19: How often not done what expected because of drinking
Code CW1_AUCDSP Post-C19: Whether others been concerned about drinking
Code CW1_EXCISEPP Pre-C19: No. of days did 30 mins exercise in month prior
Code CW1_EXCISESP Post-C19: No. of days did 30 mins exercise
Code CW1_FRTVEGPP Pre-C19: No of portions of fresh fruit & veg a day in month prior
Code CW1_FRTVEGSP Post-C19: No of portions of fresh fruit & veg a day
Code CW1_HSLEEPPP Pre-C19: No. hours slept a night in month prior
Code CW1_HSLEEPSP Post-C19: No. hours slept a night
Code CW1_Weight Self-reported weight in kilograms or stones and pounds
Code CW1_WGHTKG Weight in kilograms
Code CW1_WGHTSTP_4 Weight in stones and pounds - Stone
Code CW1_WGHTSTP_5 Weight in stones and pounds - Pounds
Code CW1_SCON1 Post-C19: Past 7 days no. of days met people outside hh
Code CW1_SCON2 Post-C19: Past 7 days no. of days talked to family/friend via phone/video calls
Code CW1_SCON3 Post-C19: Past 7 days no. of days contact family/friend by electronic msg
Code CW1_SCON4 Post-C19: Past 7 days no. of days took part in an online community activity
Code CW1_SCON5 Post-C19: Past 7 days no. of days helped people outside household
Code CW1_SICK Post-C19: Whether CM could count on people to help if sick in bed
Code CW1_LISTEN Post-C19: Whether CM can rely on people to listen to probelms
Code CW1_LONELY_1 Post-C19: UCLA loneliness scale- How often CM feels they lack companionship?
Code CW1_LONELY_2 Post-C19: UCLA loneliness scale- How often CM feels left out?
Code CW1_LONELY_3 Post-C19: UCLA loneliness scale- How often CM feels isolated from others?
Code CW1_LONELY_4 Post-C19: How often CM feels lonely?
Code CW1_SATN Post-C19: Life Satisfaction from 0 (Not at all satisfied) to 10 (completely satisfied)
Code CW1_MALAISE_1 Post-C19: MALAISE- Do you feel tired most of the time?
Code CW1_MALAISE_2 Post-C19: MALAISE- Do you often feel miserable or depressed?
Code CW1_MALAISE_3 Post-C19: MALAISE- Do you often get worried about things?
Code CW1_MALAISE_4 Post-C19: MALAISE- Do you often get in a violent rage?
Code CW1_MALAISE_5 Post-C19: MALAISE- Do you often suddenly become scared for no good reason?
Code CW1_MALAISE_6 Post-C19: MALAISE- Are you easily upset or irritated?
Code CW1_MALAISE_7 Post-C19: MALAISE- Are you constantly keyed up and jittery?
Code CW1_MALAISE_8 Post-C19: MALAISE- Does every little thing get on your nerves and wear you out?
Code CW1_MALAISE_9 Post-C19: MALAISE- Does your heart often race like mad?
Code CW1_GAD2PHQ2_1 Post-C19: GAD2- Past 2 weeks feeling nervous, anxious or on edge
Code CW1_GAD2PHQ2_2 Post-C19: GAD2- Past 2 weeks not being able to stop or control worrying
Code CW1_GAD2PHQ2_3 Post-C19: PHQ2- Past 2 weeks little interest or pleasure in doing things
Code CW1_GAD2PHQ2_4 Post-C19: PHQ2- Past 2 weeks feeling down, depressed or hopeless
Code CW1_RISK Self-assessment willingness to take risks from 0 (Never) to 10 (Always)
Code CW1_PATIENT Self-assessment how patient CM is from 0 (Never) to 10 (Always)
Code CW1_TRUST Self-assessment how trusting of others from 0 (Not at all) to 10 (Extremely)
Code CW1_TRUSTPOLP Self-assessment how trusting of Govmnt from 0 (Not at all) to 10 (Extremely)
Code CW1_CVDCHNG_1 Post-C19: Change in amount of stress CM has been feeling
Code CW1_CVDCHNG_2 Post-C19: Change in amount of trust CM has in the Government
Code CW1_CVDCHNG_3 Post-C19: Change in amount of trust CM has in people in local area
Code CW1_CVDCHNG_4 Post-C19: Change in amount of conflict CM had with people around them
Code CW1_REGION (Derived) Region of Residence
Code CW1_DESIGNWEIGHT (Derived) Weight: Design weight
Code CW1_SAMPPSU (Derived) Sampling: School (primary sampling unit)
Code CW1_SAMPSTRATUM (Derived) Sampling: Stratum
Code CW1_PTTYPE2 (Derived) Stratum within Country
Code CW1_SPTN00 (Derived) Fieldwork point number incorporating superwards
Code CW1_NH2 (Derived) Population Correction Factor (for use in Stata)
Code CW1_WEIGHT2 (Derived) MCS Weight to use on whole UK analyses
Code CW1_COMBWT (Derived) Combined weight (design weight x web survey non-response weight) - final

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