Post-COVID-19 conditions and health effects in Africa: a scoping review

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. e088983 - e088983

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Introduction The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has caused global devastations in social, economic and health systems of every nation, but disproportionately nations Africa. In addition to its grave effects on the systems, there is continuation or development new symptoms among individuals who have contracted virus, with potential further stress continent. Therefore, aim this scoping review was collate summarise existing research evidence prevalence post–COVID-19 conditions Methods analysis Five main databases were thoroughly searched from 1 September 2023 10 May 2024 for eligible articles based pre-established inclusion exclusion criteria. These included PubMed, Central, Scopus, Dimensions AI JSTOR. A total 17 papers review. protocol already published BMJ Open; doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082519. Results Africa ranged 2% as high 94.7%. Fatigue, dyspnoea brain fog commonly reported conditions. Reduced functional status well physical psychosocial disorders by studies reviewed, no study yet Conclusions There an African setting. However, limited patients Ethics dissemination This involved secondary data; therefore, ethical approval needed. Dissemination result being done through international journals may also be presented at available conferences.

Language: Английский

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Long COVID Pain: New Challenges

Topics in Pain Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 40(10), P. 1 - 5

Published: April 13, 2025

Language: Английский

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Excess risks of long COVID symptoms compared with identical symptoms in the general population: A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies with control groups

Journal of Global Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Aug. 12, 2024

Abstract Background It is important to understand the excess risks of symptoms long COVID when compared same in general population. We aimed evaluate association between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and various long-term symptoms. Methods conducted a systematic review meta-analysis studies measuring lasting for at least three months after severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) comparison non-COVID-19 control groups. searched MEDLINE Embase (via Ovid), CINAHL EBSCOhost), ProQuest Coronavirus Research Database, World Health Organization COVID-19 Database relevant literature on 14 February 2023. The symptom list had 10 categories with 29 symptoms, including general, neurologic, respiratory, cardiac, dermatologic, eye, ear, musculoskeletal, psychiatric, gastrointestinal performed random-effects summarised results using odds ratios (OR) 95% confidence intervals (CI), which we subgroup analyses. Results included 51 17 901 204 participants (range mean age: 5.9–65.4 years; range proportion women: 11.2–96.0%). In primary analysis, significantly higher risk having one (OR = 2.032; CI 1.787–2.310). Specifically, they 25 highest were smell 8.474; 6.357–11.295), taste 5.881; 3.818–9.059), post-exertional malaise 3.187; 2.602–3.904), shortness breath 2.497; 2.125–2.935), brain fog 2.093; 1.362–3.218), hair loss 2.082; 1.291–3.358), chest pain 2.056; 1.692–2.498), cognitive decline 1.992; 1.560–2.544), palpitations 1.986; 1.647–2.395), fatigue 1.971; 1.781–2.182). found significant differences different follow-up times decline, dizziness, palpitations, sleep problems (P < 0.05). Adults loss, joint than children Conclusions that can increase many without due gender, age, or decrease over time post-infection. This highlights services interventions are needed. Registration PROSPERO (CRD42023409847).

Language: Английский

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Awareness of Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Among the General Population of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 15, 2024

Background Post-COVID-19 syndrome (PC19S) is an emerging pathological entity characterized by the development or persistence of a spectrum symptoms and signs 12 weeks after original disease. Most COVID-19 patients show variety persistent recovery that impact their quality life professional performance. The prevalence PC19S found to be high among many populations hence, need for knowledge understanding its risk factors, symptoms, awareness population about them improve provided health medical care. Aim This study aims assess level post-COVID-19 general Kingdom Saudi Arabia (KSA). studies have focused on hospitalized those with severe disease, but can exist in other categories patients; total coverage. Methodology A cross-sectional was conducted during period between June 2023 August using structured self-administered online questionnaire. questionnaire addition demographic characteristics consists two main parts, one factors. Results majority participants (1558; 72.4%) showed low while only quarter (595; 27.6%) satisfactory awareness. Also, toward factors low, as 1738 (80.7%) We categorized results into three levels simplify facilitate interpretation. findings 1380 individuals (64.09%) had PC19S, 536 (24.89%) moderate awareness, 237 (11%) reported highest smell disturbances (1206; 56.0%) least hair loss (506; 23.5%) old age 1326 (61.6%) female sex lowest 194 (9.0%). Conclusion revealed demonstrated which needs continuous effort raise population's this health-threatening condition.

Language: Английский

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Post COVID-19 condition among individuals hospitalized during Wave 1 and Wave 2 at Mulago National Referral Hospital and Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda, 2020-2021

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 3, 2023

Abstract Introduction: The presence of long-term symptoms among COVID-19 survivors is referred to as Post condition (PCC). In Uganda, the burden PCC unknown. We described spectrum and risk factors for persons hospitalized with inform decision-making. Methods conducted a retrospective cohort study randomly-selected at Mulago Entebbe Referral Hospitals during Wave 1 (October 2020-December 2020) 2 (May 2021-June 2021) pandemic in Uganda. A case was defined persistent, returning, or new occurring 4–12 weeks after onset non-severe disease 8–12 from severe disease, without an alternative diagnosis person confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. Patients were contacted by phone, established using modified Poisson regression. Findings: Among 798 (Wave 1: 391; 2: 407), we identified 63 (16%) cases 81 (20%) 2. 1, common included chest pain (14; 18%) cough (11; 14%), while patients reported fatigue (16; 20%) 20%). Severe (aIRR = 2.0, 95%CI: 1.4–2.6) any comorbidity 1.9, 1.2–2.8) 2.6, 95% CI 2.1–3.3) associated PCC. Interpretation: Approximately 5 previously-hospitalized experienced both waves, emphasizing need close follow-up appropriate post-COVID-19 care.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 prevention and health promotion for the whole community

Journal of Public Health and Diseases, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(2), P. 31 - 38

Published: Dec. 30, 2023

As our understanding of Covid-19 has grown, numerous techniques for preventing its spread have emerged. Scholars and practitioners in public health focused on four important prevention strategies: behavioural, technical, biomedical, structural/community-level interventions. Recent material these areas provides an overview current preventive breakthroughs. Current COVID-19 models, which build traditional techniques, use intimate partners, families, social media, emerging technology, prescription therapy, immunization, regulatory changes to influence change. Despite significant success, more action is required meet the national goal stopping epidemic. Government non-governmental organizations are uniquely positioned promote science collaboration with cross-disciplinary professionals from other domains.

Language: Английский

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