Undesirable effects of COVID-19 vaccination on Saudi population: A descriptive study, Winter 2022.
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: The development of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines was a crucial preventative measure toward controlling the pandemic. Several side effects have been reported. This study investigated the long-term side effects reported by the Saudi population. post-COVID-19 vaccination. Methods: The cross-sectional study involved Saudi participants of both genders, aged ≥16 years, and had received at least one dose of any of the available vaccines in Saudi Arabia. They were asked to fill out an online questionnaire divided into three sections: Demographics, medical history, and side effects that appeared post-COVID-19 vaccines. Results: = 19) were reported by participants as additional side effects. Among all side effects, fatigue, joint pain, hair loss, and menstrual disorders were the most persistent side effects. Moreover, 190 participants reported that they were diagnosed with diseases soon after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine including COVID-19, thyroid gland disorder, and irritable bowel disease. The quality of life of some of the participants was affected by post-COVID-19 vaccines, as 25.28% had anxiety, 21.22% had depression, and 33.16% had discomfort. Conclusion: These findings may contribute to understanding the effect of COVID-19 vaccines on the Saudi population's health and public opinion about these vaccines.
Source: PubMed Central
Institutions: King Abdulaziz University, Umm al-Qura University
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4400433116