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Post-hospitalized Health Conditions of Covid-19 patients: A Cross-sectional study in Bangladesh

M M Sharif1, M A Jabed, J Mahanta

  • 1Dr Md Mohiuddin Sharif, Emergency Medical Officer, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh;

Mymensingh Medical Journal : MMJ
|June 30, 2026
PubMed

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Hospitalized COVID-19 patients with pre-existing conditions experienced longer stays and more post-COVID health issues. These complications included physical problems like weakness and mental health challenges such as anxiety and brain fog.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) has led to significant global health challenges.
  • Understanding the long-term health consequences and risk factors for severe outcomes is crucial for patient management and public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the comorbidity status of hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
  • To determine the association between pre-existing conditions and post-COVID-19 health complications.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective data collection from 1207 COVID-19 patients hospitalized at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), Bangladesh.
  • Data gathered between May 2020 and April 2021.
  • Analysis of patient records to identify comorbidities and post-discharge health issues.

Main Results:

  • Patients with pre-existing diseases required longer hospitalization periods.
  • Comorbidities were associated with a higher incidence of post-COVID-19 health complications.
  • Common post-discharge issues included physical symptoms (weakness, dyspnea) and mental health problems (anxiety, brain fog, dementia).
  • Over 80% of patients adhered to post-hospitalization precautions, resulting in low rates of reinfection.

Conclusions:

  • Pre-existing conditions significantly impact hospitalization duration and the likelihood of developing post-COVID-19 complications.
  • COVID-19 survivors face a range of physical and mental health challenges requiring ongoing care.
  • Adherence to health recommendations is effective in preventing reinfection.

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