Examining Association of Personality Characteristics and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Post-COVID Syndrome.

ABSTRACT: We aimed to evaluate personality traits in patients with post-COVID syndrome, as well as the association with neuropsychiatric symptoms present in this disorder. The Big Five Structure Inventory was administered to 93 consecutive patients with a diagnosis of post-COVID syndrome as defined by the WHO and to demographically matched controls. We also performed a comprehensive evaluation of depression, anxiety, fatigue, sleep quality, cognitive function, and olfactory function. Patients with post-COVID syndrome scored lower for emotional stability, equanimity, positive mood, and self-control. Extraversion, emotional stability, and openness correlated negatively with anxiety and depression levels. Conscientiousness correlated negatively with anxiety. No statistically significant correlations we

SUBMITTER: Delgado-Alonso C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8870488 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature