Prevalence of post COVID-19 syndrome

Authors

  • Riddhi S. Shroff Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Jaspreet Kaur Talwar Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Manish M. Ray Department of Neurophysiotherapy, Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy, Pune, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20222223

Keywords:

Corona-virus, COVID-19, Fatigue, Indian, Myalgia, Post COVID-19 syndrome

Abstract

Background: Post COVID-19 syndrome is a condition where symptoms from the acute infection continue to persist after several weeks of testing negative on RT-PCR. It has been divided into 2 stages- post-acute and post chronic COVID-19, where symptoms continue to persist after 3 and 12 weeks respectively. The most common are fatigue, breathlessness, arthralgia, myalgia, chest pain, headache, concentration problems, etc. Different treatment techniques like breathing exercises, strengthening and stretching as well as cardiovascular endurance exercises can be given to improve their quality of life.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 COVID-19 survivors who are in the time-span of more than 3 weeks after testing negative on RT-PCR. A validated questionnaire was circulated via online platforms. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics.

Results: Data analysis showed that there was a 39.33% prevalence of post COVID-19 syndrome among the Indian population. The standard deviation of age was 33.96±13.954. It is found that high levels of fatigue (28.2%), myalgia (12.9%), cough (10.3%), headache (7.7%) and breathlessness (7.7%) still exist post 3 weeks of COVID-19 infection. In the case of post 12 weeks of COVID-19 infection, symptoms like fatigue (19%), avascular necrosis of femur (AVN) (12.6%), arthralgia (10.8%), myalgia (9%), problems with concentration (9%) and brain fog (7.2%) still persist.

Conclusions: The study confirms the occurrence of long-term COVID-19 effects in the Indian population, and a 39.33% prevalence of post COVID-19 syndrome.

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2022-08-26

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Shroff, R. S., Talwar, J. K., & Ray, M. M. (2022). Prevalence of post COVID-19 syndrome. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 9(9), 3551–3556. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20222223

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