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- Title
Evaluation of the Health Situation among Recovered Cases of COVID-19 in West Bank, Palestine, and Their Onset/Recovery Time.
- Authors
Naseef, Hani; Damin Abukhalil, Abdallah; Orabi, Tala; Joza, Mohammad; Mashaala, Carmen; Elsheik, Malak; Dababat, Aseel; Qattosa, Maram; Al-Shami, Ni'Meh
- Abstract
<bold>Background and Aims: </bold>COVID-19 emerged at the end of 2019 and was classified as a global pandemic in March 2020. Infected cases of SARS-CoV-2 experience symptoms during initial infection 2-14 days after virus exposure, and some symptoms and complications may persist after recovery. This study evaluated the onset/recovery time, postrecovery symptoms, complications, and factors affecting the health situation of recovered cases of COVID-19 in West Bank, Palestine.<bold>Methods: </bold>This cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire based on related scientific articles and expert recommendations. It was distributed to recovered COVID-19 patients either face-to-face or online. Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were used to investigate the significant relationships. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. Findings. A total of 686 participants completed the questionnaire; the mean age was 28·1 ± 11·8. SARS-CoV-2 infection recovery time was 1-2 weeks in most participants. A total of 72·4% developed post-COVID-19 symptoms. Fatigue (260, 38.0%), loss of smell (224, 32.7%), headache (207, 30.7%), and joint pain (188, 27.4%) were the most reported postrecovery symptoms. In women, fatigue and headaches were the most common symptoms that persisted after recovery. Diabetic patients endured continuous muscle and joint pain. Interpretation. Patient health situation, recovery time, and symptoms post-COVID-19 infections are affected by many demographic factors and disease status.
- Subjects
WEST Bank; COVID-19; COVID-19 pandemic; FISHER exact test; JOINT pain; MYALGIA
- Publication
Journal of Environmental & Public Health, 2022, p1
- ISSN
1687-9805
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1155/2022/3431014