The impact of COVID-19 infection on musculoskeletal pain and its associating factors: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Musculoskeletal pain after COVID-19 infection remains a concerning long-term complication of COVID-19. Here, our study aimed to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain associated with COVID-19 (MSPC) and healthcare-seeking behaviors, as well as the associating factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted using convenience sampling and distributed to participants anonymously through the online platform Credamo. Demographic and characteristic data of the participants were collected and analyzed. Logistic regression analysis was employed to investigate potential factors associated with MSPC and healthcare-seeking tendencies.

Results

A total of 1,510 participants responded to the survey, with 42.6% (643 individuals) exhibiting MSPC. Higher

SUBMITTER: Li H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11384986 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature