Post COVID-19 syndrome among 5248 healthcare workers in England: longitudinal findings from NHS CHECK.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objectives of this study were to examine post COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) among healthcare workers (HCWs) in England and explore risk factors for the condition.

Methods

Data were collected by National Health Service (NHS) CHECK, a longitudinal study exploring HCWs' mental and physical well-being during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. NHS CHECK collected data at four timepoints: the baseline survey between April 2020 and January 2021, and then three follow-up surveys at approximately 6, 12 and 32 months post baseline. PCS data were collected at 12 and 32 months, while risk factor data were from baseline. HCWs were asked what COVID-19 symptoms they experienced and for how long and were classified as having PCS if they had any symptom for ≥12 weeks. Multilevel regre

SUBMITTER: Dempsey B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11503206 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature