Risk Factors Associated With Post-COVID-19 Condition: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) is a complex heterogeneous disorder that has affected the lives of millions of people globally. Identification of potential risk factors to better understand who is at risk of developing PCC is important because it would allow for early and appropriate clinical support.

Objective

To evaluate the demographic characteristics and comorbidities that have been found to be associated with an increased risk of developing PCC.

Data sources

Medline and Embase databases were systematically searched from inception to December 5, 2022.

Study selection

The meta-analysis included all published studies that investigated the risk factors and/or predictors of PCC in adult (≥18 years) patients.

Data extraction and synthesis

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SUBMITTER: Tsampasian V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10037203 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature