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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey, 2021

Variable Details

VariableEWORKER
LabelWere you considered to be an essential worker at any time by the government during the pandemic?
Question text Were you considered to be an essential worker at any time by the government during the pandemic?
Responses
1 Yes 502
2 No 363
8 I don't know 26
-1 Skip, from PAIDEMPC 506
9 Not answered/refused 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNorthern Ireland Life and Times Survey, 2021
Universe1,397 adults aged 18 years living in private households
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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