Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Post-COVID-19 syndrome refers to the occurrence of symptoms lasting more than 4 weeks in individuals who have recovered from COVID-19. This study aims to investigate the post-COVID-19 symptoms in healthcare professionals. METHODOLOGY: This descriptive study included 166 healthcare professionals who had tested positive for COVID-19 via PCR at least four weeks prior and subsequently presented to the Family Medicine Clinic at Pamukkale University Training and Research Hospital. Participants` demographic data, medical history, COVID-19 history and ongoing or newly emerged complaints and symptoms were evaluated, and physical examinations were carried out and recorded on a patient information form. Blood tests were conducted, and the results were analyzed. RESULTS: The most common post-COVID-19 symptoms and complaints observed in our study were difficulty in performing daily activities (32.5%; n = 54), fatigue (26.5%; n = 44), forgetfulness (25.9%; n = 43) and weakness (24.1%; n = 40), respectively. Smoking, alcohol use, hospitalization, the need for oxygen support and having comorbidities such as asthma, diabetes, hypertension and rheumatism were found to be associated with various post-acute symptoms. Post-acute symptoms were most frequently observed in individuals vaccinated with Sinovac (38.5%), followed by those who were unvaccinated (35.7%). Least symptoms were seen in individuals vaccinated with only Biontech (15.4%). CONCLUSIONS: The most common post-COVID-19 symptoms observed in our study were difficulty in performing daily activities, fatigue, forgetfulness and weakness. Having comorbidities was found to be associated with various post-COVID-19 symptoms.
DOI: 10.3855/jidc.19368
Institution: Pamukkale University
Language: English
Subfield: Neurology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $394
OpenAlex ID: W4406523562