Table 1 Dependent and independent variables used in the study
Variable | Question/Description | Source | Response options/Scale of measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
Dependent variables | |||
Anxiety | Are you troubled by anxiety, worry or anguish? | Survey | 1 = No, 2 = Yes, slightly, 3 = Yes, severely |
Loneliness | Does it happen that you are troubled by loneliness? | Survey | 1 = Yes, often, 2 = Yes, now and then, 3 = No |
Independent variables | |||
Age | Age of the NBHW survey respondent | Register | Age in years |
Sex | Sex of the respondent | Register | 1 = Male, 2 = Female |
Dementia | Whether the respondent was diagnosed with dementia in 2020 | Register | ICD-10 codes F00-F03; medication code N06D |
Self-rated health | How would you describe your general health status? | Survey | 1 = Very good, 2 = Quite good, 3 = Fair, 4 = Quite poor, 5 = Very poor |
Household status | Do you live with another adult? (only for HCS) | Survey | 1 = Yes, 2 = No |
Disrespect | Did you experience any negative incidences relating to a staff member (nine listed items) in the last year? | Survey | 1 = Yes, 5 = No |
Mobility | How is your in-house mobility? | Survey | 1 = I can move alone, 2 = I have some difficulty in moving, 3 = I have great difficulty in moving alone, 4 = I cannot move alone |
Proxy | Who helped you complete the questionnaire? | Survey | 1 = Older person, 2 = Proxy (relative, friend, personnel, etc.) |
Infection | COVID-19 infection rate in the preceding 2 weeks in the respective county | Internet | Confirmed infection rate per 100,000 persons in the preceding 2 weeks in the respective county |
Region | Region that ordered the HCS/RCF service | Register | 21 counties (regions) of Sweden |