CÁC TRIỆU CHỨNG KÉO DÀI THƯỜNG GẶP Ở BỆNH NHÂN HỒI PHỤC SAU NHIỄM COVID-19 TẠI THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused different negative effects on the health of infected patients. Not only that, but these health problems could also last for a long time afterward. Objective: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of common long-term symptoms among people recovering from COVID-19 in Ho Chi Minh City. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 764 patients who recovered from COVID-19 after 1 to 3 months in 4 districts of Ho Chi Minh City in 2022. Participants completed self-reported questionnaires including demographics, health status before, during and after COVID-19 infection. Results: The proportion of people with at least one symptom of COVID-19 lasting during their recovery period was 81.3%. The 5 most common long-term symptoms were cough (39.8%), forgetfulness (34.7%), fatigue (31.3%), hair loss (23.7%) and headache (22.9%). The most prevalent and earliest occurrence of these symptoms was from the early days of recovery and resolved within one week. Conclusion: The prevalence of patients with COVID-19 who developed long-term symptoms in Ho Chi Minh City is high. Therefore, it is necessary to allow health policies and services to screen, follow-up and improve health condition for people in the post-infected period.c