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COVID Stress Survey

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This survey assesses the stress impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Questions assess stress levels due to social, well-being, job/financial, and health changes during the pandemic.
Clinical Assessments
Stress
06/15/2021
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR* guid
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month.
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported
covidstress_1 Integer Recommended In general, how much more stressed have you felt since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_1a Integer Recommended Do you read the news headlines more often or less often since the COVID-19 pandemic? 1::3 1 = Less often; 2 = No change; 3 = More often
covidstress_2 Integer Recommended If you have been reading the news headlines lately, how much more stressed have you felt due to reading the news headlines related to the COVID-19 pandemic occurring than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_2a Integer Recommended If you have been reading the news headlines lately, how much more stressed have you felt due to reading the news headlines that are unrelated to the COVID-19 pandemic occurring than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_2b Integer Recommended In general, have you been staying home more often or less often since the COVID-19 pandemic? 1::3 1 = Less often; 2 = No change; 3 = More often
covidstress_3 Integer Recommended If you have been staying home lately, how much more stressed have you felt due to staying home since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_social Integer Recommended Have you been able to engage in your usual social activities since the COVID-19 pandemic? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
covidstress_4 Integer Recommended How much more stressed have you felt due to the change in social activities since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_rel Integer Recommended Have your relationships with family or friends been affected since the COVID-19 pandemic? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
covidstress_5 Integer Recommended How much more stressed have you felt due to the change in relationships with family and friends since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_well Integer Recommended Have you been less productive since the COVID-19 pandemic? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
covidstress_6 Integer Recommended How much more stressed have you felt due to your change in productivity since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_dec Integer Recommended Have you been worse at making decisions since the COVID-19 pandemic? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
covidstress_7 Integer Recommended How much more stressed have you felt due to your change in decision making ability since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_sleep Integer Recommended Has your sleep quality been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? 1::3 1 = Sleep better than before; 2 = No change in sleep; 3 = Sleep worse than before
covidstress_8 Integer Recommended How much more stressed have you felt due to your change in sleep quality since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_drink Integer Recommended Have you been drinking more since the COVID-19 pandemic? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
covidstress_9 Integer Recommended How much more stressed have you felt due to your change in drinking since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_drugs Integer Recommended Have you been using drugs more since the COVID-19 pandemic? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
covidstress_10 Integer Recommended How much more stressed have you felt due to your change in drug use since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_wfh Integer Recommended Have you been working from home more often or less often since the COVID-19 pandemic? 1::3 1 = Less often; 2 = No change; 3 = More often
covidstress_11 Integer Recommended If you have been working from home lately, how much more stressed have you felt due to working from home since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_ess Integer Recommended Are you an essential worker or have you been unable to work remotely for your job since the COVID-19 pandemic? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
covidstress_12 Integer Recommended If you have been unable to work remotel for your job, how much more stressed have you felt due to going into work since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_13 Integer Recommended If you are a healthcare worker, how much more stressed have you felt due to dealing with patient care since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_loss Integer Recommended Did you lose your job since the COVID-19 pandemic? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
covidstress_14 Integer Recommended If you lost your job, how much more stressed have you felt due to losing your job since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_15 Integer Recommended If you did not lose your job, how much more stressed have you felt due to fear that you might lose your job since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_earn Integer Recommended Did you earn less money since the COVID-19 pandemic? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
covidstress_16 Integer Recommended If you earned less money, how much more stressed have you felt due to earning less money since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_17 Integer Recommended If you did not earn less money, how much more stressed have you felt due to fear that you might earn less money since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_sick Integer Recommended Do you worry about getting sick more often or less often since the COVID-19 pandemic? 1::3 1 = Less often; 2 = No change; 3 = More often
covidstress_18 Integer Recommended If you have been worrying about getting sick lately how much more stressed have you felt due to worrying about getting sick since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_worry Integer Recommended Do you worry about a loved one (family member or close friend) getting sick more often or less often since the COVID-19 pandemic? 1::3 1 = Less often; 2 = No change; 3 = More often
covidstress_19 Integer Recommended If you have been worrying about a loved one getting sick lately, how much more stressed have you felt due to worrying about them getting sick since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred than you felt before the COVID-19 pandemic? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_pos Integer Recommended Have you tested positive for COVID-19? 1::3 1 = No; 2 = No, but I think I had it; 3 = Yes
covidstress_symp Integer Recommended If you tested positive or think you had COVID-19, were your symptoms... 1::5 1 = Not detectable; 2 = Barely detectable; 3 = Mild; 4 = Moderate; 5 = Severe
covidstress_hosp Integer Recommended If you tested positive or think you had COVID-19, were you hospitalized? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
covidstress_20 Integer Recommended If you had COVID-19, how much more stressed did you feel due to contracting COVID-19 than you felt before? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
covidstress_pos2 Integer Recommended Has someone in your immediate family or household tested positive for COVID-19? 1::3 1 = No; 2 = No, but they think they had it; 3 = Yes
covidstress_symp2 Integer Recommended If yes, were their symptoms... 1::5 1 = Not detectable; 2 = Barely detectable; 3 = Mild; 4 = Moderate; 5 = Severe
covidstress_hosp2 Integer Recommended If yes, were they hospitalized? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
covidstress_21 Integer Recommended If someone in your immediate family or household tested positive for COVID-19, how much more stressed did you feel due to them contracting COVID-19 than you felt before? -75::75 -75 = Much less; -50 = Moderately less; -25 = A little less; 0 = About the same; 25 = A little more; 50 = Moderately more; 75 = Much more
psychstresscovid_q63 Integer Recommended Is this more or less than before COVID19? 1::3 1 = More; 2 = Less; 3 = Unchanged
psychstresscovid_q33 Integer Recommended How many minutes / hours a day are you currently getting regular exercise during COVID19? 1::4 1 = 0; 2 = 1 to 30 min; 3 = 30min to 1hr; 4 = greater than 1hr
psychstresscovid_q64 Integer Recommended Is this more or less than before COVID19? 1::3 1 = More; 2 = Less; 3 = Unchanged
psychstresscovid_q65 Integer Recommended How many minutes / hours a day are you currently using meditation during COVID19? 1::4 1 = 0; 2 = 1 to 30 min; 3 = 30min to 1hr; 4 = greater than 1hr
psychstresscovid_q66 Integer Recommended Is this more or less than before COVID19? 1::3 1 = More; 2 = Less; 3 = Unchanged
psychstresscovid_q67 Integer Recommended How many minutes / hours a day are you currently connecting with family / friends through telecommunication or virtually during COVID19? 1::4 1 = 0; 2 = 1 to 30 min; 3 = 30min to 1hr; 4 = greater than 1hr
psychstresscovid_q68 Integer Recommended Is this more or less than before COVID19? 1::3 1 = More; 2 = Less; 3 = Unchanged
psychstresscovid_q37 Integer Recommended In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly? 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Almost Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Fairly Often; 4 = Very Often
psychstresscovid_q40 Integer Recommended In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life? 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Almost Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Fairly Often; 4 = Very Often
psychstresscovid_q41 Integer Recommended In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and stressed? 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Almost Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Fairly Often; 4 = Very Often
psychstresscovid_q42 Integer Recommended In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? 0::4 0 = Very Often; 1 = Fairly Often; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Almost Never; 4 = Never
psychstresscovid_q43 Integer Recommended In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way? 0::4 0 = Very Often; 1 = Fairly Often; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Almost Never; 4 = Never
psychstresscovid_q44 Integer Recommended In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do? 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Almost Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Fairly Often; 4 = Very Often
psychstresscovid_q45 Integer Recommended In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your life? 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Almost Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Fairly Often; 4 = Very Often
psychstresscovid_q46 Integer Recommended In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things? 0::4 0 = Very Often; 1 = Fairly Often; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Almost Never; 4 = Never
psychstresscovid_q47 Integer Recommended In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control? 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Almost Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Fairly Often; 4 = Very Often
psychstresscovid_q48 Integer Recommended In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them? 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Almost Never; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Fairly Often; 4 = Very Often
covidss_d1 Integer Recommended I am worried about catching the virus 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_d2 Integer Recommended I am worried that basic hygiene (e.g., handwashing) is not enough to keep me safe from the virus 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_d3 Integer Recommended I am worried that our healthcare system is unable to keep me safe from the virus 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
psychstresscovid_q60 Integer Recommended Have any of your friends or family tested positive for COVID19? 0;1 0= No; 1= Yes
covidss_d4 Integer Recommended I am worried that I can?t keep my family safe from the virus 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_d5 Integer Recommended I am worried that our healthcare system won?t be able to protect my loved ones 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_d6 Integer Recommended I am worried that social distancing is not enough to keep me safe from the virus 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_s1 Integer Recommended I am worried about grocery stores running out of food 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_s2 Integer Recommended I am worried about grocery stores running out of cold or flu remedies 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_s3 Integer Recommended I am worried about pharmacies running out of prescription medicines 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_s4 Integer Recommended I am worried about grocery stores running out of water 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_s5 Integer Recommended I am worried about grocery stores running out of cleaning or disinfectant supplies 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_s6 Integer Recommended I am worried that grocery stores will close down 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_x1 Integer Recommended I am worried that foreigners are spreading the virus in my country 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
psychstresscovid_q26 Integer Recommended Are you providing homeschooling due to COVID19? 0;1;3 0= No; 1= Yes; 3 = NA
covidss_x2 Integer Recommended If I met a person from a foreign country, I?d be worried that they might have the virus 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_x3 Integer Recommended I am worried about coming into contact with foreigners because they might have the virus 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_x4 Integer Recommended I am worried that foreigners are spreading the virus because they?re not as clean as we are 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_x5 Integer Recommended If I went to a restaurant that specialized in foreign foods, I?d be worried about catching the virus 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_x6 Integer Recommended If I was in an elevator with a group of foreigners, I?d be worried that they?re infected with the virus 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_c1 Integer Recommended I am worried that people around me will infect me with the virus 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_c2 Integer Recommended I am worried that if I touched something in a public space (e.g., handrail, door handle), I would catch the virus 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_c3 Integer Recommended I am worried that if someone coughed or sneezed near me, I would catch the virus 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_c4 Integer Recommended I am worried that I might catch the virus from handling money or using a debit machine 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_c5 Integer Recommended I am worried about taking change in cash transactions 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
psychstresscovid_q27 Integer Recommended Are you providing homecare (caretaking of elderly, disabilities, etc.) due to COVID19? 0;1;3 0= No; 1= Yes; 3 = NA
covidss_c6 Integer Recommended I am worried that my mail has been contaminated by mail handlers 0::4 0=Not at all; 1=Slightly; 2=Moderately; 3=Very; 4=Extremely
covidss_t1 Integer Recommended I had trouble sleeping because I worried about the virus 0::4 0=Never; 1=Rarely; 2=Sometimes; 3=Often; 4=Almost always
covidss_t2 Integer Recommended I had bad dreams about the virus 0::4 0=Never; 1=Rarely; 2=Sometimes; 3=Often; 4=Almost always
covidss_t3 Integer Recommended I thought about the virus when I did not mean to 0::4 0=Never; 1=Rarely; 2=Sometimes; 3=Often; 4=Almost always
covidss_t4 Integer Recommended Disturbing mental images about the virus popped into my mind against my will 0::4 0=Never; 1=Rarely; 2=Sometimes; 3=Often; 4=Almost always
covidss_t5 Integer Recommended I had trouble concentrating because I kept thinking about the virus 0::4 0=Never; 1=Rarely; 2=Sometimes; 3=Often; 4=Almost always
covidss_t6 Integer Recommended Reminders of the virus caused me to have physical reactions, such as sweating or a pounding heart 0::4 0=Never; 1=Rarely; 2=Sometimes; 3=Often; 4=Almost always
covidss_ch1 Integer Recommended Social media posts concerning COVID19 0::4 0=Never; 1=Rarely; 2=Sometimes; 3=Often; 4=Almost always
covidss_ch2 Integer Recommended YouTube videos about COVID19 0::4 0=Never; 1=Rarely; 2=Sometimes; 3=Often; 4=Almost always
covidss_ch3 Integer Recommended Seeking reassurance from friends or family about COVID19 0::4 0=Never; 1=Rarely; 2=Sometimes; 3=Often; 4=Almost always
psychstresscovid_q28 Integer Recommended Are you working remotely as of recent due to the COVID19? 0;1;3 0= No; 1= Yes; 3 = NA
covidss_ch4 Integer Recommended Checking your own body for signs of infection (e.g., taking your temperature) 0::4 0=Never; 1=Rarely; 2=Sometimes; 3=Often; 4=Almost always
covidss_ch5 Integer Recommended Asking health professionals (e.g., doctors or pharmacists) for advice about COVID19 0::4 0=Never; 1=Rarely; 2=Sometimes; 3=Often; 4=Almost always
covidss_ch6 Integer Recommended Searched the Internet for treatments for COVID19 0::4 0=Never; 1=Rarely; 2=Sometimes; 3=Often; 4=Almost always
covidss_danger Float Recommended Danger Subscale Sum Total of covidss_d1 to covidss_d6 (1 to 6)
covidss_socioeconomic Float Recommended Socio-Economic Consequences Subscale Sum Total of covidss_s1 to covidss_s6 (7 to 12)
covidss_xenophobia Float Recommended Xenophobia Subscale Sum Total of covidss_x1 to covidss_x6 (13 to 18)
covidss_contamination Float Recommended Contamination Subscale Sum Total of covidss_c1 to covidss_c6 (19 to 24)
covidss_traumatic Float Recommended Traumatic Stress Subscale Sum Total of covidss_t1 to covidss_t6 (25 to 30)
covidss_checking Float Recommended Compulsive Checking Subscale Sum Total of covidss_ch1 to covidss_ch6 (31 to 36)
covidss_total Float Recommended COVID Stress Scales total Sum Total of all subscales
psychstresscovid_q29 Integer Recommended If so, how many hours a day? 1::4 1 = less than 1 hours; 2 = greater than 1 hour to 5 hours; 3 = greater than 5 hours to 8 hours; 4 = greater than 8 hours
psychstresscovid_q32 Integer Recommended How have the expectations of your work changed since COVID19? 1::7 1 = Much more; 2 = Moderately more; 3 = Slightly more; 4 = About the same; 5 = Slightly less; 6 = Moderately less; 7 = Much less
psychstresscovid_q52 Integer Recommended How much sleep are you getting currently during COVID19? 1::6 1 = 0 to 2 hours; 2 = 2 to 4 hours; 3 = 4 to 6 hours; 4 = 6 to 8 hours; 5 = 8 to 10 hours; 6 = 10 to 12 hours
csis_1 Integer Recommended During the COVID pandemic when it seemed to me the pandemic was at its worst in my area: I was worried about catching the virus 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Rarely; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Almost Always
csis_2 Integer Recommended During the COVID pandemic when it seemed to me the pandemic was at its worst in my area: I was worried that I could not keep my family safe from the virus 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Rarely; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Almost Always
csis_3 Integer Recommended During the COVID pandemic when it seemed to me the pandemic was at its worst in my area: I was worried that our healthcare system would not be able to protect me or my loved ones 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Rarely; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Almost Always
csis_4 Integer Recommended During the COVID pandemic when it seemed to me the pandemic was at its worst in my area: I was worried that handwashing and social distancing were not enough to keep me safe from the virus 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Rarely; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Almost Always
csis_5 Integer Recommended During the COVID pandemic when it seemed to me the pandemic was at its worst in my area: I was worried about stores closing and running out of food and supplies 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Rarely; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Almost Always
csis_6 Integer Recommended During the COVID pandemic when it seemed to me the pandemic was at its worst in my area: I was worried about coming into contact with foreigners because they might have the virus 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Rarely; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Almost Always
csis_7 Integer Recommended During the COVID pandemic when it seemed to me the pandemic was at its worst in my area: I was worried that if I touched something in a public space (e.g., handrail, door handle), or if someone coughed or sneezed near me, I would catch the virus 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Rarely; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Almost Always
csis_8 Integer Recommended During the COVID pandemic when it seemed to me the pandemic was at its worst in my area: I had trouble concentrating because I kept thinking about the virus 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Rarely; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Almost Always
csis_9 Integer Recommended During the COVID pandemic when it seemed to me the pandemic was at its worst in my area: I had trouble sleeping because I worried about the virus 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Rarely; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Almost Always
csis_10 Integer Recommended During the COVID pandemic when it seemed to me the pandemic was at its worst in my area: I had bad dreams about the virus 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Rarely; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Almost Always
csis_11 Integer Recommended During the COVID pandemic when it seemed to me the pandemic was at its worst in my area: I became preoccupied with researching information about COVID-19 on the Internet, or with checking my own body for signs of infection (e.g., taking my temperature), or with getting reassurance from friends or family that I and they were okay 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Rarely; 2 = Sometimes; 3 = Often; 4 = Almost Always
csis_12 Integer Recommended Rate how much the Coronavirus pandemic changed your life in each of the following ways: Routines 0::3 0 = No change; 1 = Mild. Change in only one area (e.g. work, education, leisure, social); 2 = Moderate. Change in two areas (e.g. work, education, leisure, social); 3 = Severe. Change in three or more areas (e.g. work, education, leisure, social)
csis_13 Integer Recommended Rate how much the Coronavirus pandemic changed your life in each of the following ways: Family Income/Employment 0::3 0 = No change; 1 = Mild. Small change; able to meet all needs and fiscal responsibilities; 2 = Moderate. Having to make cuts but able to meet essential needs and fiscal responsibilities; 3 = Severe. Unable to meet essential needs and/or fiscal responsibilities
csis_14 Integer Recommended Rate how much the Coronavirus pandemic changed your life in each of the following ways: Food Access 0::3 0 = No change; 1 = Mild. Sufficient food but difficulty getting to stores and/or finding needed items; 2 = Moderate. Occasional insufficient amounts of food and/or quality (e.g., healthy) foods; 3 = Severe. Frequent insufficient amounts of food and/or quality (e.g., healthy) foods
csis_15 Integer Recommended Rate how much the Coronavirus pandemic changed your life in each of the following ways: Medical or mental health care access 0::3 0 = No change; 1 = Mild. Appointments moved to telehealth; 2 = Moderate. Delays or cancellations in appointments and/or delays in getting prescriptions; changes have minimal impact on health; 3 = Severe. Unable to access needed care resulting in significant impact on health
csis_16 Integer Recommended Rate how much the Coronavirus pandemic changed your life in each of the following ways: Access to extended family and non-family social supports 0::3 0 = No change; 1 = Mild. Continued visits with social distancing and/or regular phone calls and/or televideo or social media contacts; 2 = Moderate. Loss of in person and remote contact with a few people, but not all supports; 3 = Severe. Loss of in person and remote contact with all supports
csis_17 Integer Recommended Rate how much the Coronavirus pandemic changed your life in each of the following ways: Personal diagnosis of coronavirus 0::3 0 = None; 1 = Mild. Symptoms effectively managed at home; 2 = Moderate. Symptoms severe and required brief hospitalization; 3 = Severe. Symptoms severe and required ventilation
csis_18a Integer Recommended Number of immediate family members (parents, children, spouse) diagnosed with coronavirus
csis_18b Integer Recommended Rate the symptoms of the person who was most sick of your immediate family members (parents, children, spouse) diagnosed with coronavirus 1::4 1 = Mild. Symptoms effectively managed at home; 2 = Moderate. Symptoms severe and required brief hospitalization; 3 = Severe. Symptoms severe and required ventilation; 4 = Immediate family member died from coronavirus
csis_19a Integer Recommended Number of extended family members (siblings, nephews, nieces, cousins, grandparents or grandchildren, etc.) and/or close friends diagnosed with coronavirus
csis_19b Integer Recommended Rate the symptoms of the person who was most sick of your extended family members (siblings, nephews, nieces, cousins, grandparents or grandchildren, etc.) and/or close friends diagnosed with coronavirus 1::4 1 = Mild. Symptoms effectively managed at home; 2 = Moderate. Symptoms severe and required brief hospitalization; 3 = Severe. Symptoms severe and required ventilation; 4 = Extended family member and/or close friend died of coronavirus
covid_worry_c Integer Recommended To what degree are you worried about: Family members getting COVID-19 1::5 1=Not at all; 2=A little; 3=A moderate amount; 4=A lot; 5=A great deal
covid_worry_d Integer Recommended To what degree are you worried about: Unknowingly infecting others 1::5 1=Not at all; 2=A little; 3=A moderate amount; 4=A lot; 5=A great deal
covid_worry_e Integer Recommended To what degree are you worried about: Having COVID-19 1::5 1=Not at all; 2=A little; 3=A moderate amount; 4=A lot; 5=A great deal
covid_worry_f Integer Recommended To what degree are you worried about: Having significant financial burden because of COVID-19 1::5 1=Not at all; 2=A little; 3=A moderate amount; 4=A lot; 5=A great deal
covid_agree_a Integer Recommended Since the start of COVID-19, my close relationships with the people who live with me has improved 1::5 1=Strongly disagree; 2=Disagree; 3=Neither agree nor disagree; 4=Agree; 5=Strongly agree
covid_agree_b Integer Recommended Since the start of COVID-19, my close relationships with the people NOT living with me has improved 1::5 1=Strongly disagree; 2=Disagree; 3=Neither agree nor disagree; 4=Agree; 5=Strongly agree
covid_agree_c Integer Recommended Since the start of COVID-19, I have noticed that I am drinking more alcohol 1::5 1=Strongly disagree; 2=Disagree; 3=Neither agree nor disagree; 4=Agree; 5=Strongly agree
covid_agree_d Integer Recommended Since the start of COVID-19, I have noticed that I am smoking more cannabis 1::5 1=Strongly disagree; 2=Disagree; 3=Neither agree nor disagree; 4=Agree; 5=Strongly agree
covid_agree_e Integer Recommended I trust that my country''s government is handling the pandemic in the best way possible 1::5 1=Strongly disagree; 2=Disagree; 3=Neither agree nor disagree; 4=Agree; 5=Strongly agree
covid_effect_a Integer Recommended Please rate how much of an effect these things may have had in your life: Stop of professional sports leagues 1::5 1=Not at all; 2=A little; 3=A moderate amount; 4=A lot; 5=A great deal
covid_effect_b Integer Recommended Please rate how much of an effect these things may have had in your life: Not being able to exercise sports (like going to the gym) 1::5 1=Not at all; 2=A little; 3=A moderate amount; 4=A lot; 5=A great deal
covid_effect_c Integer Recommended Please rate how much of an effect these things may have had in your life: Stop of leisure traveling 1::5 1=Not at all; 2=A little; 3=A moderate amount; 4=A lot; 5=A great deal
covid_effect_d Integer Recommended Please rate how much of an effect these things may have had in your life: Unable to hang out with friends (not including virtually) 1::5 1=Not at all; 2=A little; 3=A moderate amount; 4=A lot; 5=A great deal
covid_effect_e Integer Recommended Please rate how much of an effect these things may have had in your life: Not being able to eat out (restaurants, bars) 1::5 1=Not at all; 2=A little; 3=A moderate amount; 4=A lot; 5=A great deal
covid_effect_f Integer Recommended Please rate how much of an effect these things may have had in your life: Canceled cultural events (concerts, theatres, cinema) 1::5 1=Not at all; 2=A little; 3=A moderate amount; 4=A lot; 5=A great deal
covid_effect_g Integer Recommended Please rate how much of an effect these things may have had in your life: Unable to shop in malls and markets (not online shopping) 1::5 1=Not at all; 2=A little; 3=A moderate amount; 4=A lot; 5=A great deal
covid_effect_h Integer Recommended Which of these changes has affected the quality of your life the most? 1::7 1=A, stop of professional sport leagues; 2=B, not being able to exercise sports; 3=C, stop of leisure traveling; 4=D, Unable to hang out with friends; 5=E, not being able to eat out; 6=F, canceled cultural events; 7=G, unable to shop in malls and markets
covid_effect_oth String 500 Recommended If there is another change that has affected your life greatly, please indicate here
covid_effect_pos String 500 Recommended If there are changes that have positively affected you, please indicate here
covid_miss_greatly String 500 Recommended If there is something else you miss greatly in your life, please indicate here
covid01 Integer Recommended Have you been tested for coronavirus? 0::5; -9 0 = No; 1 = Yes; 2 = Prefer to not answer; 3 = Yes, and I tested negative; 4 = Yes, and I tested positive; 5 = Yes, but I do not yet have the results; -9 = Do not know
covid_biggest_worry String 500 Recommended What is your biggest worry about the future after COVID-19?
covid_exp_sym Integer Recommended Have you experienced symptoms that you feel may be related to COVID-19? 0::3; -9 0=No; 1=Yes, but I am pretty certain it is not COVID-19; 2=Yes, I feel it could be COVID-19; 3=I prefer not to say; -9=Do not know
covid_know_pos Integer Recommended Do you know of anyone personally who tested positive for COVID-19? 0::2; -9 0=No; 1=Yes; 2=Prefer not to say; -9=Do not know
covid_die Integer Recommended Do you know anyone who died from COVID-19? 0::2; -9 0= No; 1= Yes; 2= Prefer not to say; -9= Do not know
covid_emp_imp Integer Recommended Was your employment impacted by COVID-19? 0::6; -8; -9 0=No; 1=Yes, I lost my job; 2=Yes, my hours were reduced; 3=Yes, my pay decreased; 4=Yes, my hours increased; 5=Yes, my pay increased; 6=I prefer not to say; -8=NA; -9=Do not know
covid_worry_a Integer Recommended To what degree are you worried about: Getting COVID-19 1::5 1=Not at all; 2=A little; 3=A moderate amount; 4=A lot; 5=A great deal
covid_worry_b Integer Recommended To what degree are you worried about: Dying from COVID-19 1::5 1=Not at all; 2=A little; 3=A moderate amount; 4=A lot; 5=A great deal
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