How can we characterize the burden of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 in the community?

By Tarun Sai LomteJan 3 2023Reviewed by Aimee Molineux In a recent study published in PLOS ONE, researchers characterized the burden of post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 [PASC] in community-dwelling individuals.

About the study In the present study, researchers explored the experiences of PASC in a cohort of community-dwelling adult individuals who had COVID-19 by implementing a convergent mixed methods design. These methods involve the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. Qualitative interviews allowed for understanding the experiences of those at an elevated risk of severe COVID-19 and who had cardiovascular disease .

Self-administered surveys captured information on sociodemographic characteristics, SARS-CoV-2 testing, exposure, vaccination, and morbidities, such as CVD, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cancer, asthma, and kidney disease, among others. Individuals reporting PASC symptoms were older, more likely females, comorbid, and required hospitalization during COVID-19. 29% of participants reported having cardiovascular risk factors before COVID-19, and 77% reported PASC symptoms. Cardiac-related PASC was reported by 43% of participants, and 27% reported new-onset CV risk factors or CVD.

Several participants were frustrated due to the apparent invisibility and persistent debilitation of symptoms. In fact, the frustration appeared to stem from the desire to look sick so that their symptoms could be recognized. One interviewee indicated that PASC clinics were unhelpful and had to turn to other chronic care specialists.

Health Health Latest News, Health Health Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Why do some people develop persistent lung sequelae after severe COVID-19?Clinical presentation following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) ranges from mild self-limiting illness to severe respiratory failure. Many studies have analyzed the early acute phases of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19), but few focused on the longer-term sequelae following infection.
Source: NewsMedical - 🏆 19. / 71 Read more »

UK's high death rates post-Covid could last at least a year, health experts warnHigher numbers of deaths in England and Wales could last for at least two years because of the delayed effects of the Covid pandemic, health experts say Don't you mean, because of the delayed effects of the untested Covid vaccine
Source: i newspaper - 🏆 8. / 89 Read more »

NHS under more pressure now than at peak of COVID-19 pandemic, leading doctor saysDr Tim Cooksley, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said 'urgent action' is required to bring the NHS back from the brink. All because of Christmas! If they celebrated a real top quality religion like Islam it would not be as bad 👍🏻 Who needs to get paid to fix it? Would it help if we all started clapping again?
Source: SkyNews - 🏆 35. / 67 Read more »