The role of discrimination in the relation between COVID-19 sequelae, psychological distress, and work impairment in COVID-19 survivors.

ABSTRACT: Perceived discrimination and work impairment are commonly observed in COVID-19 survivors, but their relationship has not been well understood. We aimed to evaluate the role of discrimination in the development of psychological distress and work impairment in COVID-19 survivors. From April 2020 to November 2021, 309 patients were recruited at two designated COVID-19 hospitals in Japan. Participants completed a standardized questionnaire including COVID-19 sequelae, psychological distress, impairments in work performance and perceived discrimination. The majority of participants (62.5%) experienced one or more COVID-19 sequelae. Psychological distress was observed in 36.9% and work impairment in 37.9%. In multivariate logistic regression analyses, COVID-19 sequelae and discrimination were as

SUBMITTER: Ishii S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9782263 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature