Social determinants of health exacerbate disparities in COVID-19 illness severity and lasting symptom complaints.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increasing reports of long-term symptoms following COVID-19 infection, even among mild cases, necessitates systematic investigation into the prevalence and type of lasting illness. Notably, there is limited data regarding the influence of social determinants of health, like perceived discrimination and economic stress, which may exacerbate COVID-19 health risks. The primary goals of this study are to test the bearing of subjective experiences of discrimination, financial security, and quality of care on illness severity and lasting symptom complaints.

Methods

1,584 recovered COVID-19 patients that experienced mild to severe forms of the disease provided information about their illness, medical history, lasting symptoms, and psychosocial information. Prevalence dat

SUBMITTER: Thomason ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8312905 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature