Exploring Long Covid Prevalence and Patient Uncertainty by Sociodemographic Characteristics Using GP Patient Survey Data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The high global burden of Long Covid (LC) has significant implications for population well-being, health care, social care and national economies.

Aim

To explore associations between patient sociodemographic and health characteristics with two outcomes: having LC and expressing uncertainty about having LC, as described by general practice (GP) survey respondents.

Design and setting

Analysis of GP Patient Survey (England), a random sample of 759,149 patients aged 16 years+ registered with a GP in England (2023).

Method

Multivariable logistic regression modelling comparing those with and without LC, and those who were unsure in relation to patient characteristics.

Results

4.8% of respondents reported having LC, and 9.1% were unsure. Significant

SUBMITTER: Woodrow M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11913530 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature