Severity and geographical disparities of post-COVID-19 symptoms among the Vietnamese general population: a national evaluation.

ABSTRACT: Post-COVID-19 symptoms have become a significant global health concern. This study focused on assessing the prevalence, severity, and care preference of post-COVID-19 symptoms, as well as identifying determinants to inform evidence-based policy on post-COVID-19 in Vietnam. A national cross-sectional study was conducted in May 2022 among 12,361 recovered COVID-19 patients, providing the largest dataset on health status after COVID-19 in Vietnam. The study utilized ordered logistic, Poisson regression, Multilevel linear random-effects models, and Multilevel random effects ordered logistic model to identify factors associated with various aspects of post-COVID-19 conditions. Results showed that the average number of post-COVID-19 symptoms was approximately 3, with fatigue and headache being t

SUBMITTER: Tran B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10022561 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature