Perceived Consequences of Post-COVID-19 and Factors Associated with Low Life Satisfaction
(2022) In International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19(22).- Abstract
A significant number of individuals experience post-COVID-19 symptoms, but knowledge of perceived consequences and life satisfaction is lacking. Here, we investigate perceived consequences regarding everyday life, health, physical activity and work post-COVID-19 and factors associated with low life satisfaction. A total of 766 people (mean age 48; 672 women) experiencing post-COVID-19 symptoms at least two months after infection (mean 13 months) responded to an online survey. A majority (≥77%) perceived physical fatigue, mental fatigue, dizziness, reduced work ability, low life satisfaction and a reduced level of aerobic capacity. In the final logistic regression model (Nagelkerke R Square 0.296, p < 0.001), poor work ability was the... (More)
A significant number of individuals experience post-COVID-19 symptoms, but knowledge of perceived consequences and life satisfaction is lacking. Here, we investigate perceived consequences regarding everyday life, health, physical activity and work post-COVID-19 and factors associated with low life satisfaction. A total of 766 people (mean age 48; 672 women) experiencing post-COVID-19 symptoms at least two months after infection (mean 13 months) responded to an online survey. A majority (≥77%) perceived physical fatigue, mental fatigue, dizziness, reduced work ability, low life satisfaction and a reduced level of aerobic capacity. In the final logistic regression model (Nagelkerke R Square 0.296, p < 0.001), poor work ability was the most important factor for perceiving low satisfaction with life (Odds ratio 3.369, 95% CI 2.040–5.565, p < 0.001, Nagelkerke R Square 0.177). Reduced aerobic capacity, fatigue and living in a city also increased the odds of low life satisfaction. As people with post-COVID-19 report several long-term consequences, this suggests that there is a need for targeted care for this group. The results of this study can serve as guidance for healthcare authorities regarding important long-term consequences that should be considered in rehabilitation programs directed toward post-COVID-19.
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- Ekstrand, Elisabeth LU ; Brogårdh, Christina LU ; Axen, Iben ; Fänge, Agneta Malmgren LU ; Stigmar, Kjerstin LU and Hansson, Eva Ekvall LU
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- 2022-11
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- Contribution to journal
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- published
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- activities of daily living, COVID-19, health, life satisfaction, physical activity, post-COVID-19 condition, work
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- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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- 19
- issue
- 22
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- 15309
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- MDPI AG
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- pmid:36430026
- scopus:85142517793
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- 1661-7827
- DOI
- 10.3390/ijerph192215309
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- English
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- 0009d187-925f-4e6a-a06a-17d5ff28edac
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