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Prevalence and exploratory factor analysis of long COVID-19 symptoms among experienced infected population in

Suphanna Krongthaeo1, Suphamas Partiprajak2, Noppawan Piaseu1,3

  • 1Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.

BMC Public Health
|October 17, 2024
PubMed

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Long COVID affects 32.9% of individuals, with anxiety and fatigue being common. Understanding these long COVID symptoms is crucial for developing effective rehabilitation programs and improving patient quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Long COVID presents with diverse, inflammation-driven symptoms impacting patient well-being.
  • Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of long COVID is essential for effective patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of long COVID in Bangkok, Thailand.
  • To explore symptom severity, functional disability, and overall health in long COVID patients.
  • To conduct an exploratory factor analysis of long COVID symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 337 participants previously infected with COVID-19.
  • Data collected via online and paper questionnaires.
  • Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, odds ratio, exploratory factor analysis, and Spearman's rank correlation.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of long COVID was 32.9%, with anxiety, fatigue, and dyspnea as primary symptoms.
  • Significant correlations were found between symptom severity, functional disability, and overall health.
  • Factor analysis identified three symptom clusters: common symptoms/communication, fatigue/functioning/nutrition, and psychosocial impacts.

Conclusions:

  • Findings provide insights into the multifaceted nature of long COVID symptoms.
  • Results can inform multidisciplinary teams in developing comprehensive rehabilitation programs.
  • Improving quality of life for long COVID patients through integrated care is a key objective.
Abstract

Keywords:
Functional disabilityLong COVIDPrevalenceSymptom clusterThailand

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