Impact of pre-existing conditions on the severity of post-COVID syndrome among workers in healthcare and social services in Germany.

ABSTRACT: The underlying mechanisms of post-COVID syndrome (PCS) are still not fully understood. While pre-existing conditions have been described as a risk factor for severe PCS in the general population, data specific to different occupational groups in this context is lacking. This study aimed to investigate the impact of pre-existing conditions on severe post-COVID syndrome among the occupational group of healthcare and social services employees. Baseline data from a longitudinal, observational study were analysed. In February 2021, health workers who had a COVID-19 infection in 2020 were surveyed about sequelae of the infection. Factors influencing severe PCS with at least one persistent symptom categorised as severe were subjected to a multivariate logistic regression analysis. Of a total of 2

SUBMITTER: Barnekow T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11293209 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature