Post-Covid-19 symptoms, subjective work ability and sick leave 2 years after acute infection-results from a population-based long COVID study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The post-COVID syndrome (PCS) is associated with reduced work ability, increased sick leave and delayed return to work. Yet, the relationship is complex due to a heterogeneous set of PCS symptoms and the multifaceted nature of work ability.

Methods

Based on a population-based longitudinal study (n = 5422, 18-65 years) conducted in the Southwest of Germany, we describe the evolution of work ability (mWAI1), task-related work ability (mWAI2), and sick leave 6-12 and 24 months after a SARS-CoV-2 index infection and confirmed by Polymerase Chain Reaction. Descriptive analyses on mWAI1 and mWAI2 and adjusted linear regression analyses were performed.

Results

1.1% of our population was continuously on sick leave since the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection (about 24 mo

SUBMITTER: Braig S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12849167 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature