Factors related to Long COVID in people with a history of COVID-19 infection in Ang Sila Sub-district, Mueang District, Chonburi Province

Abstract

Cross-sectional analytical study aimed to determine factors associated with Post Covid-19 Syndrome among people with history of COVID-19 infection in Ang Sila sub-district, Mueang district, Chonburi province. The research was conducted in January 2023 in 146 subjects by quota random sampling. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires created by the research team and analyzed using odds ratio statistics 95% Confidence Interval.

The result showed that leading factors that are likely to be at risk of Post Covid-19 Syndrome are gender (OR 1.96, 95%CI = 0.95-4.07), number of times they have had COVID-19 (OR 1.33, 95%CI = 0.40-4.38) Symptoms during infection include cough (OR 1.76, 95%CI = 0.86-3.61), insomnia (OR 4.67, 95%CI = 0.58-37.68), headache (OR 1.28, 95%CI = 0.52-2.94), fatigue (OR 2.16, 95%CI = 0.82-5.71), dizziness (OR 2.91, 95%CI = 0.94-8.99 ), chest pain (OR 1.31, 95%CI = 0.25-6.77), sore throat (OR 1.38, 95%CI = 0.67–2.84), sneezing/runny nose (OR 1.13, 95%CI = 0.50-2.55). Contributing factors that increase the risk of Post Covid-19 Syndrome include treatment rights (OR 1.24, 95%CI = 0.59-2.61). All of the above-mentioned factors do not have statistical significantly to confirm.

Recommendations: there should be health promotion to reduce the risk of post COVID-19 complications, for example, exercise, special self-care during COVID-19 infection, and continuous prevention measures after vaccination, including wearing masks and washing hands. In addition, various agencies should emphasize in surveillance, especially in female patients, older adults, and people without underlyingdiseases.