Determinants of persistence of symptoms and impact on physical and mental wellbeing in Long COVID: A prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Residual symptoms can be detected for several months after COVID-19. To better understand the predictors and impact of symptom persistence we analyzed a prospective cohort of COVID-19 patients.

Methods

Patients were followed for 9 months after COVID-19 onset. Duration and predictors of persistence of symptoms, physical health and psychological distress were assessed.

Results

465 patients (54% males, 51% hospitalized) were included; 37% presented with at least 4 symptoms and 42% complained of symptom lasting more than 28 days. At month 9, 20% of patients were still symptomatic, showing mainly fatigue (11%) and breathlessness (8%). Hospitalization and ICU stay vs. non-hospitalized status increased the median duration of fatigue of 8 weeks. Age > 50 years (OR

SUBMITTER: Righi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8828388 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature