Long COVID and its associated factors among COVID survivors in the community from a middle-income country-An online cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Patients with COVID-19 usually recover and return to normal health, however some patients may have symptoms that last for weeks or even months after recovery. This persistent state of ill health is known as Long COVID if it continues for more than three months and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis. Long Covid has been overlooked, especially in the low- and middle-income countries. Therefore, we conducted an online survey among the COVID-19 survivors in the community to explore their Long COVID symptoms, factors associated with Long COVID and how Long COVID affected their work. A total of 732 COVID-19 survivors responded, with 56% were without or with mild symptoms during their acute COVID-19 conditions. One in five COVID-19 survivors reported of experiencing Long COVID. The mos

SUBMITTER: Moy FM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9426885 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature