Health-related quality of life among COVID-19 survivors in Pokhara Metropolitan, Nepal: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The long-term impact of COVID-19 on Quality of Life (QoL) is a growing concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Nepal. However, there is limited evidence on how post-COVID-19 health conditions affect daily life in Nepalese communities. This study assesses the QoL among COVID-19 survivors in Pokhara Metropolitan City, Nepal.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 271 post-COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals in Pokhara Metropolitan City. Participants were selected using systematic random sampling, and data were collected through face-to-face interviews using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression was applied to determine factors associated with QoL.

Results

The mean

SUBMITTER: Dhakal B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12580515 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature