Classification of post COVID-19 condition symptoms: a longitudinal study in the Belgian population.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, most research has focused on its acute pathophysiology, yet some people tend to experience persisting symptoms beyond the acute phase of infection, referred to as post COVID-19 condition (PCC). However, evidence on PCC is still scarce. This study aimed to assess the distribution, classification of symptoms and associated factors of PCC in adults.

Design

Longitudinal online cohort study.

Setting

National study in Belgium.

Participants

Participants were Belgian adults with a recent SARS-CoV-2 infection and were recruited when called up for contact tracing. A total of 3039 participants were included and completed an online questionnaire at the time of their infection and again 3 months later.

Outcome measures

SUBMITTER: Nayani S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10565235 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature