biostudies-literatureUnknown28(2)Woodrow MThis work forms part of M.W.'s PhD which is funded by a University of Southampton Presidential Scholarship.<h4>Background</h4>The high global burden of Long Covid (LC) has significant implications for population well-being, health care, social care and national economies.<h4>Aim</h4>To explore associations between patient sociodemographic and health characteristics with two outcomes: having LC and expressing uncertainty about having LC, as described by general practice (GP) survey respondents.<h4>Design and setting</h4>Analysis of GP Patient Survey (England), a random sample of 759,149 patients aged 16 years+ registered with a GP in England (2023).<h4>Method</h4>Multivariable logistic regression modelling comparing those with and without LC, and those who were unsure in relation to patient characteristics.<h4>Results</h4>4.8% of respondents reported having LC, and 9.1% were unsure. Significant Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policye70202https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11913530biostudies-literatureExploring Long Covid Prevalence and Patient Uncertainty by Sociodemographic Characteristics Using GP Patient Survey Data.PMC11913530Smith DZiauddeen NWoodrow MAlwan NAfalseExploring Long Covid Prevalence and Patient Uncertainty by Sociodemographic Characteristics Using GP Patient Survey Data.<h4>Background</h4>The high global burden of Long Covid (LC) has significant implications for population well-being, health care, social care and national economies.<h4>Aim</h4>To explore associations between patient sociodemographic and health characteristics with two outcomes: having LC and expressing uncertainty about having LC, as described by general practice (GP) survey respondents.<h4>Design and setting</h4>Analysis of GP Patient Survey (England), a random sample of 759,149 patients aged 16 years+ registered with a GP in England (2023).<h4>Method</h4>Multivariable logistic regression modelling comparing those with and without LC, and those who were unsure in relation to patient characteristics.<h4>Results</h4>4.8% of respondents reported having LC, and 9.1% were unsure. Significant 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Apr2025-04-26T03:26:53.075Z2025-04-06T10:48:57.145ZS-EPMC119135304009719510.1111/hex.70202