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Diseases
. 2022 Aug 23;10(3):55.
doi: 10.3390/diseases10030055.
Determinants of Post-COVID-19 Conditions among SARS-CoV-2-Infected Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Mohammed Samannodi[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Hassan Alwafi[SUP] 2 3 [/SUP], Abdallah Y Naser[SUP] 4 [/SUP], Abdullah A Al Qurashi[SUP] 5 6 [/SUP], Jumanah T Qedair[SUP] 5 6 [/SUP], Emad Salawati[SUP] 7 [/SUP], Mohammed A Almatrafi[SUP] 8 [/SUP], Rakan Ekram[SUP] 9 [/SUP], Rahaf I Bukhari[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Maryam Dahlawi[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Bayan Hafiz[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Roaa Mandora[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Ranin K Alsindi[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Sarah Tayeb[SUP] 10 [/SUP], Faisal Minshawi[SUP] 11 [/SUP]
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Abstract
Background: Large numbers of people infected with COVID-19 developed acute symptoms. Post-COVID-19 conditions have been reported after recovery or discharge from the hospital. However, little is known about the prevalence and possible risk factors of post-COVID-19 conditions in the Saudi community. Here, we describe the incidence of post-COVID-19 conditions among the general population of Saudi Arabia. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional, nationwide study using an online survey in Saudi Arabia from 1 September 2021 to 28 February 2022. The survey was distributed using social media platforms, such as Twitter, WhatsApp, and Facebook. Patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection were included in the questionnaire adapted from published studies. Result: The study enrolled 7520 individuals who were previously infected with SARS-CoV-2. Most patients in our study were symptomatic and their acute symptoms may persist for more than six days. On the other hand, long-term complications may develop and continue for an extended period (post-COVID-19 conditions). Most of these complications are respiratory, neurological, psychological, or skin related. The proportion of long-term complications reported in this study is 36% among SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals. In addition, being female, old age, number of chronic complications, long-term medication, length of stay in hospital and intensive care unit, and duration of acute symptoms may be significant predictors of post-COVID-19 symptoms. Conclusion: In conclusion, the incidence of post-COVID-19 conditions among the Saudi population was high, which urges further investigation into the risk factors associated with post-COVID-19 symptoms.
Keywords: acute COVID-19; novel coronavirus; post COVID-19 symptoms.
. 2022 Aug 23;10(3):55.
doi: 10.3390/diseases10030055.
Determinants of Post-COVID-19 Conditions among SARS-CoV-2-Infected Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Mohammed Samannodi[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Hassan Alwafi[SUP] 2 3 [/SUP], Abdallah Y Naser[SUP] 4 [/SUP], Abdullah A Al Qurashi[SUP] 5 6 [/SUP], Jumanah T Qedair[SUP] 5 6 [/SUP], Emad Salawati[SUP] 7 [/SUP], Mohammed A Almatrafi[SUP] 8 [/SUP], Rakan Ekram[SUP] 9 [/SUP], Rahaf I Bukhari[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Maryam Dahlawi[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Bayan Hafiz[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Roaa Mandora[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Ranin K Alsindi[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Sarah Tayeb[SUP] 10 [/SUP], Faisal Minshawi[SUP] 11 [/SUP]
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- PMID: 36135212
- DOI: 10.3390/diseases10030055
Abstract
Background: Large numbers of people infected with COVID-19 developed acute symptoms. Post-COVID-19 conditions have been reported after recovery or discharge from the hospital. However, little is known about the prevalence and possible risk factors of post-COVID-19 conditions in the Saudi community. Here, we describe the incidence of post-COVID-19 conditions among the general population of Saudi Arabia. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional, nationwide study using an online survey in Saudi Arabia from 1 September 2021 to 28 February 2022. The survey was distributed using social media platforms, such as Twitter, WhatsApp, and Facebook. Patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection were included in the questionnaire adapted from published studies. Result: The study enrolled 7520 individuals who were previously infected with SARS-CoV-2. Most patients in our study were symptomatic and their acute symptoms may persist for more than six days. On the other hand, long-term complications may develop and continue for an extended period (post-COVID-19 conditions). Most of these complications are respiratory, neurological, psychological, or skin related. The proportion of long-term complications reported in this study is 36% among SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals. In addition, being female, old age, number of chronic complications, long-term medication, length of stay in hospital and intensive care unit, and duration of acute symptoms may be significant predictors of post-COVID-19 symptoms. Conclusion: In conclusion, the incidence of post-COVID-19 conditions among the Saudi population was high, which urges further investigation into the risk factors associated with post-COVID-19 symptoms.
Keywords: acute COVID-19; novel coronavirus; post COVID-19 symptoms.