The Association Between Self-Reported Long COVID Symptoms and COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories in Jordan, Kuwait, among Other Arab Countries DOI Open Access
Malik Sallam,

Kholoud Al-Mahzoum,

Moudhi Ahmad Alenezi

et al.

Published: Aug. 8, 2024

Long COVID comprises persistent symptoms which extend beyond four weeks post-SARS-CoV-2 infection. The potential association between long and the endorsement of COVID-19 conspiracy theories has not been explored, particularly in Arab countries where high these reported. This study aimed to explore endorsing prevalence self-reported among adults Jordan Kuwait addition other countries. employed a cross-sectional design using an electronic self-administered survey Arabic language. Recruitment utilized snowball sampling via social media was distributed July 2024. instrument included sections on demographic information, history infection, vaccination status. manifestations were assessed score reflecting frequency intensity ten recognized with subsequent categorization into three categories: low, middle, high. beliefs measured 5-point Likert scale across five items. final sample comprised 756 respondents, majority whom confirmed diagnosis at least once (n = 493, 65.2%). results indicated neutral average attitude towards (mean 15.18±4.64 out 30.00). Participants scores significantly more likely report (aOR 6.85, 95% CI: 2.90–16.13, p < 0.001) middle 2.82, 1.32–6.06, 0.008) compared those lower scores. Additional predictors higher reporting female sex household income. Frequent infections hospitalizations also associated symptom reporting. revealed significant correlation magnitude findings highlighted influence sociodemographic factors infection reporting, suggests that public health strategies should address mitigate challenges effectively.

Language: Английский

The Association Between Self-Reported Long COVID Symptoms and COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories in Jordan, Kuwait, among Other Arab Countries DOI Open Access
Malik Sallam,

Kholoud Al-Mahzoum,

Moudhi Ahmad Alenezi

et al.

Published: Aug. 8, 2024

Long COVID comprises persistent symptoms which extend beyond four weeks post-SARS-CoV-2 infection. The potential association between long and the endorsement of COVID-19 conspiracy theories has not been explored, particularly in Arab countries where high these reported. This study aimed to explore endorsing prevalence self-reported among adults Jordan Kuwait addition other countries. employed a cross-sectional design using an electronic self-administered survey Arabic language. Recruitment utilized snowball sampling via social media was distributed July 2024. instrument included sections on demographic information, history infection, vaccination status. manifestations were assessed score reflecting frequency intensity ten recognized with subsequent categorization into three categories: low, middle, high. beliefs measured 5-point Likert scale across five items. final sample comprised 756 respondents, majority whom confirmed diagnosis at least once (n = 493, 65.2%). results indicated neutral average attitude towards (mean 15.18±4.64 out 30.00). Participants scores significantly more likely report (aOR 6.85, 95% CI: 2.90–16.13, p < 0.001) middle 2.82, 1.32–6.06, 0.008) compared those lower scores. Additional predictors higher reporting female sex household income. Frequent infections hospitalizations also associated symptom reporting. revealed significant correlation magnitude findings highlighted influence sociodemographic factors infection reporting, suggests that public health strategies should address mitigate challenges effectively.

Language: Английский

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