Mental symptoms in post-COVID syndrome and post-COVID-19 vaccination syndrome: results of a representative population survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental symptoms such as fatigue, concentration difficulties, and sleep disorders are frequently reported in both Post-COVID Syndrome (PCS) and Post-COVID-19 Vaccination Syndrome (PCVS). Although symptom profiles may overlap, comparative epidemiological data from the general population are limited.

Methods

We conducted a representative online survey of 4,632 adults in Germany and investigated mental symptoms associated with PCS and PCVS, including fatigue, cognitive problems, sleep disturbances, impaired performance and depressed mood. Socio-demographic factors, vaccination status, vaccine type and number of vaccinations were analysed.

Results

The prevalence of self-reported mental symptoms of PCS was 12.1% among respondents, with women and younger individua

SUBMITTER: Czaplicki A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12358428 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature