Associations between ethnicity and persistent physical and mental health symptoms experienced as part of ongoing symptomatic COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ethnicity can influence susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection, hospitalisation and death. Its association with ongoing symptomatic COVID-19 is unclear. We assessed if, among a population followed up after discharge from hospital with COVID-19, adults from Asian, black, mixed and other backgrounds are at increased risk of physical and mental health symptoms.

Methods

Adults discharged after hospitalisation with COVID-19 between 03/03/2020 and 27/11/2021 were routinely offered follow-up six to 12 weeks post-discharge and reviewed for ongoing symptomatic COVID-19, as defined by persisting physical symptoms (respiratory symptoms, fatigue, impaired sleep and number of other symptoms), mental health symptoms and inability to return to work if employed. Descriptive sta

SUBMITTER: Naidu SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11527325 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature