Prevalence and characteristics of long COVID among COVID-19 survivors in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study explores the prevalence, risk factors, and impact of long COVID among COVID-19 survivors in Saudi Arabia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study involving 486 COVID-19 survivors was conducted. Participants were confirmed via polymerase chain reaction testing and enrolled from November 2020 to December 2020.

Results

The study found a high prevalence of long COVID symptoms, with 61% of participants reporting persistent symptoms. The prevalence was similar across demographic factors: 43% were aged 18-30 years, 71% were female, and 30% had comorbidities. The most common symptoms included fatigue (56%), breathlessness (47%), loss of smell (44%), and muscle aches (40%), alongside digestive issues, chest pain, headaches, tachycardia, joint pain, and skin probl

SUBMITTER: Almalag HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11937696 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature