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Persistent post-covid symptoms in healthcare workers
T A-Z K Gaber1, A Ashish1, A Unsworth1
1Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust, Wigan, UK.
A significant portion of healthcare workers (HCW) experienced long COVID symptoms, with fatigue being most common. Many HCW struggled to cope and were reluctant to seek medical help or take sick leave.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Healthcare workers (HCW) faced higher COVID-19 infection rates.
- Long-term health consequences for HCW post-COVID-19 remain under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the long-term impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers.
- To assess persistent symptoms and coping mechanisms in HCW after infection.
Main Methods:
- Seropositivity for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies was assessed in HCW.
- A questionnaire was emailed to HCW to identify persistent health issues 4 months post-wave peak.
Main Results:
- 24% of tested HCW were SARS-CoV-2 positive.
- 45% of respondents reported persistent symptoms, with fatigue, shortness of breath, anxiety, and sleep disturbance being prevalent.
- Only 16% consulted a GP, and 2% took sick leave.
Conclusions:
- Approximately one-third of surveyed HCW struggled with long COVID symptoms months after acute infection.
- Most affected HCW were hesitant to seek medical advice or take sick leave.
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