COVID-19 Baseline Survey: Who participated?
Survey collection dates: April 15 2020 – May 30 2020
28,559
survey participants
52.4%
female
30.8%
75+ years old
77.8%
living in a house
Age Group (n = 28,559)
Province (n = 28,559)
Geographical areas with fewer than 5 participants are not displayed
Dwelling Type (n = 28,559)
Number of People (including Participant) Living in Residence (n = 28,559)
COVID-19 Exit Survey: Who participated?
Survey collection dates: September 29 2020 – December 29 2020
24,114
survey participants
55.2%
female
28.5%
75+ years old
77.7%
living in a house
Age Group (n = 24,114)
Province (n = 24,114)
Geographical areas with fewer than 5 participants are not displayed
Dwelling Type (n = 24,114)
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COVID-19 Baseline Survey: How healthy are participants and what are their smoking habits?
Survey collection dates: April 15 2020 – May 30 2020
64.1%
received seasonal flu vaccine in 2019/2020
34.9%
have high blood pressure
11.8%
have diabetes
91.5%
haven't smoked cigarettes in past 30 days
Most Commonly Reported Chronic Health Conditions (n = 28,559)
Participants had the option to select any of the conditions shown in the “Most commonly reported” and “Least commonly reported” figures and could select more than one condition
Least Commonly Reported Chronic Health Conditions (n = 28,559)
Participants had the option to select any of the conditions shown in the “Most commonly reported” and “Least commonly reported” figures and could select more than one condition
Current Smoking Habits (n = 28,559)
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COVID-19 Baseline Survey: How have participants been diagnosed with COVID-19, what are their symptoms, and have they been able to access care?
Survey collection dates: April 15 2020 – May 30 2020
73
diagnosed with COVID-19
237
were hospitalized in the past month
11.8%
had any healthcare visit in the past month
25.9%
had a dry cough in the past month
COVID-19 Diagnosis (n = 28,559)
Had Testing for COVID-19 in the Past Month (n = 28,559)
COVID-19 Symptoms in Past Month (n = 28,559)
Participants could select multiple responses
Other Symptoms in Past Month (n = 28,559)
Participants could select multiple responses
Consulted Healthcare Practitioner in the Past Month, if had any Symptoms (n = 24,253)
Types of Visit with Healthcare Practitioners in the Past Month (n = 3,380)
Participants could select multiple responses
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COVID-19 Baseline Survey: How has participant behaviour changed during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Survey collection dates: April 15 2020 – May 30 2020
90.9%
left home in the past month
47.5%
had been in self-quarantine in the past month
77.9%
of all participants left home to buy food
59.2%
of all participants left home for physical activity
General Behaviour in the Past Month (n = 28,559)
Participants could select multiple responses
Methods of Staying in Contact (n = 867)
Participants could select multiple responses
Responses are among those who had not left home and made contact with people who are not currently living with them.
Reasons for Leaving Home in the Past Month (n = 25,954)
Participants could select multiple responses
Handwashing (n = 28,559)
Use of Public Transportation at Least Once per Week (n = 28,559)
Number of One-Way Trips per Week Among those Using Public Transport (n = 2,747)
Length (Minutes) of One-Way Trips per Week Among those Using Public Transport (n = 2,747)
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COVID-19 Baseline Survey: How are participants working and volunteering during COVID-19?
Survey collection dates: April 15 2020 – May 30 2020
27.6%
usually work outside their residence
20.7%
of workplaces completely closed
48.5%
of workplaces partially closed
77.2%
of workers changed frequency or duration of work in past month
Work and Volunteer Status (n = 28,559)
Participants could indicate both work and volunteer status
Physical Distancing Measures Implemented in Workplace in the Past Month (n = 7,876)
Participants could select multiple responses
Change in Number of Days per Week at Workplace in the Past Month from Usual (n = 7,876)
Change in Number of Hours per Week at Workplace in the Past Month from Usual (n = 7,876)
Change in Number of Days per Week Volunteering in the Past Month from Usual (n = 7,813)
Change in Number of Hours per Week Volunteering in the Past Month from Usual (n = 7,813)
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COVID-19 Baseline Survey: How is participant mental health during COVID-19?
Survey collection dates: April 15 2020 – May 30 2020
59.1%
separated from family
22.4%
unable to access usual healthcare
20.4%
had a positive screen for depression
5.9%
experiencing moderate or severe anxiety
Consequences of COVID-19 on Participant and their Household (n = 28,559)
Centre for Epidemiological Studies Short Depression Scale (CES-D-10) Screening Results (n = 28,559)
Anxiety Severity Classification (GAD-7) (n = 28,559)
Most Commonly Reported Experiences During COVID-19 (n = 28,559)
Participants could select multiple responses
Least Commonly Reported Experiences During COVID-19 (n = 28,559)
Participants could select multiple responses
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COVID-19 Exit Survey: How have participants' various health related habits been affected, and what is their flu vaccination status?
Survey collection dates: September 29 2020 – December 29 2020
5.3%
reported their ability to take care of own health worsened to some degree
80.8%
had a seasonal flu vaccine or intend to get one
12.4%
increased their consumption of alcohol
24.8%
reported their ability to engage in physical activity worsened to some degree
Change in Ability to Take Care of Own Health Since March 1, 2020 (n = 24,114)
Received Flu Vaccine since September 1, 2020 (n = 24,114)
Change in Alcohol Consumption Since March 1, 2020* (n = 22,185)
*Among participants who responded they had ever consumed alcohol
Change in Ability To Engage in Physical Activity Since March 1, 2020 (n = 24,114)
State of General Health (n = 24,114)
Frequency of Alcohol Consumption* (n = 22,185)
*Among participants who responded they had ever consumed alcohol
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COVID-19 Exit Survey: What were participants' work statuses?
Survey collection dates: September 29 2020 – December 29 2020
27.9%
usually worked outside their residence prior to March 1st, 2020
80.2%
continue to work full or part time of those who worked outside their residence prior to March 1st, 2020
4.5%
are currently unemployed of those who worked outside their residence prior to March 1st, 2020
61.0%
continue to work in usual workplace
Usually Worked Outside Their Residence Prior to March 1, 2020 (n = 24,114)
Current Working Status Among Those Who Worked Outside of Their Residence Prior to March 1, 2020 (n = 6,726)
Current Work Location Prior to March 1, 2020* (n = 5,393)
*Among those who worked outside their residence prior to March 1, 2020 and who are full time, part time or casual
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COVID-19 Exit Survey: How many participants were diagnosed with COVID-19, what are their reasons for seeking testing and what symptoms have they experienced?
Survey collection dates: September 29 2020 – December 29 2020
121
were diagnosed with COVID-19
11.6%
of those diagnosed with COVID-19 visited the emergency department
2.5%
of those diagnosed with COVID-19 were admitted for an inpatient hospital stay
4.0%
of all participants reported decreased sense of smell
COVID-19 Diagnosis (n = 24,114)
Type of Care Received Among Those Diagnosed With COVID-19 (n = 121)
Participants could select multiple responses.
COVID-19 Symptoms Since March 1, 2020 (n = 24,114)
Participants could select multiple responses
Other Symptoms Since March 1, 2020 (n = 24,114)
Participants could select multiple responses
Duration of Symptoms (n = 132)
**Among those who tested positive, those who were told by a health professional they had COVID-19 and those who thought it was very likely they had been infected AND responded that their symptoms were mild, moderate or severe
**Ongoing category represents symptoms that represent any length of time, but have not subsided at the time of the survey
Ever Had a COVID-19 Test (n = 24,114)
Reasons for Having a COVID-19 Test (n = 4,113)
Participants could select multiple responses.
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COVID-19 Exit Survey: What are participants' perceptions about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and what are their attitudes concerning a COVID-19 vaccine?
Survey collection dates: September 29 2020 – December 29 2020
73.0%
thought it was very unlikely they had ever been infected with COVID-19 virus
83.1%
were very or somewhat likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine if available
76.2%
strongly agree getting sick with COVID-19 can be serious
60.5%
thought consequences of COVID-19 on self and household were negative or very negative
Perceived Likelihood of Previous Infection with COVID-19 Virus (n = 24,114)
Opinion: Likelihood of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine if Available (n = 24,114)
Reasons for Being Very or Somewhat Likely to Want to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine When Available (n = 20,046)
Reasons for Being Uncertain, Somewhat Unlikely, or Very Unlikely to Want to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine When Available (n = 3,776)
Opinion: Getting Sick With COVID-19 Can Be Serious (n = 24,114)
Opinion: Consequences of COVID-19 on Household Overall Were (n = 24,114)
Opinion: COVID-19 Will NOT Affect Very Many People in Canada (n = 24,114)
Opinion: I Will Probably Get Sick with COVID-19 (n = 24,114)
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COVID-19 Exit Survey: What barriers and/or challenges did participants face in accessing hospitals, COVID-19 testing and other healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Survey collection dates: September 29 2020 – December 29 2020
7.4%
did not go to the hospital or see a doctor even though they needed to
3.8%
experienced barriers to accessing testing
25.0%
experienced challenges accessing any type of healthcare
67.0%
had challenges accessing primary healthcare, among those who had challenges with access
Avoided Trip to Hospital or Doctor When Necessary (n = 24,114)
Reasons for Not Going to Hospital or Doctor When Necessary (n = 1,792)
Participants could select multiple responses.
Experienced Barriers to Accessing Testing (n = 24,114)
Barriers Experienced to Accessing Testing (n = 922)
Participants could select multiple responses.
Experienced Challenges in Accessing Healthcare (n = 24,114)
Types of Challenges Experienced When Accessing Healthcare (n = 6,030)
Participants could select multiple responses.
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COVID-19 Exit Survey: What was the state of participants' mental health?
Survey collection dates: September 29 2020 – December 29 2020
92.8%
stated their general mental health was good, very good or excellent
46.8%
are more worried than not about COVID-19
21.6%
had a positive screen for depression (CES-D-10)
4.9%
had moderate or severe anxiety (GAD-7)
State of General Mental Health (n = 24,114)
Level of Worry About COVID-19 (n = 24,114)
Centre for Epidemiological Studies Short Depression Scale (CES-D-10) Screening Results (n = 24,114)
Based on Centre for Epidemiological Studies Short Depression Scale (CES-D-10)
CES-D-10: Felt Bothered Easily in the Past Week (n = 24,114)
CES-D-10: Felt Everything was an Effort in the Past Week (n = 24,114)
CES-D-10: Felt Depressed in the Past Week (n = 24,114)
CES-D-10: Felt Fearful or Tearful in the Past Week (n = 24,114)
CES-D-10: Felt They Could Not "Get Going" in the Past Week (n = 24,114)
CES-D-10: Felt Happy in the Past Week (n = 24,114)
CES-D-10: Felt Lonely in the Past Week (n = 24,114)
CES-D-10: Had Trouble Keeping Mind on Task at Hand in the Past Week (n = 24,114)
CES-D-10: Had Restless Sleep in the Past Week (n = 24,114)
CES-D-10: Felt Hopeful About the Future in the Past Week (n = 24,114)
Anxiety Severity Classification (GAD-7) (n = 24,114)
Based on the GAD-7: A Brief Measure for Assessing Generalized Anxiety Disorder
GAD-7: Felt Nervous, Anxious or On Edge Over the Past Two Weeks (n = 24,114)
GAD-7: Were Not Able to Stop or Control Worrying Over the Past Two Weeks (n = 24,114)
GAD-7: Were Worrying About Too Many Different Things Over the Past Two Weeks (n = 24,114)
GAD-7: Had Trouble Relaxing Over the Past Two Weeks (n = 24,114)
GAD-7: Were Very Restless Over the Past Two Weeks (n = 24,114)
GAD-7: Were Easily Annoyed or Irritable Over the Past Two Weeks (n = 24,114)
GAD-7: Felt Afraid of Something Awful Happening Over the Past Two Weeks (n = 24,114)
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COVID-19 Exit Survey: How were participants affected by social distancing measures?
Survey collection dates: September 29 2020 – December 29 2020
42.1%
felt isolated from others some of the time or often
20.0%
reported their ability to take care of errands worsened to some degree
66.6%
reported their ability to participate in community and social life worsened to some degree
5.3%
reported they were unable to access necessary supplies or food