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ArticleJournal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi2024

Symptoms, Mental Health, and Quality of Life Among Patients After COVID-19 Infection: A Cross-sectional Study in Vietnam.

Hai Nguyen Thanh, Duc Cap Minh, Hien Hoang Thu, Duc Nguyen Quang

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Hai Nguyen ThanhFaculty of Public Health, Haiphong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hai Phong, Vietnam.
Duc Cap MinhFaculty of Public Health, Haiphong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hai Phong, Vietnam.
Hien Hoang ThuHospital Mental Health Protection, Quang Ninh, Vietnam.
Duc Nguyen QuangFaculty of Public Health, Haiphong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hai Phong, Vietnam.

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objectivesThis study was conducted to characterize the symptoms, mental health, quality of life (QoL), and associated factors following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection.

methodsThis cross-sectional study included 394 participants previously infected with COVID-19 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Mental health was assessed using the 21-item Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Participants self-reported health-related QoL was measured with the EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L) scale.

resultsAmong the participants, 76.4% reported experiencing at least one symptom following COVID-19 infection. The most common symptoms were fatigue (42.1%), cognitive dysfunction (42.9%), and hair loss (27.9%). According to the DASS-21 results, the proportions of depression, anxiety, and stress were 28.7%, 26.4%, and 20.6%, respectively. The mean scores on the EQ-5D-5L and the EuroQol Visual Analog Scale were 0.94±0.11 and 84.20±13.11, respectively. Regarding QoL issues, the highest proportion of participants (32.7%) reported experiencing anxiety or depression, followed by pain or discomfort (25.4%). Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that factors associated with the presence of symptoms following COVID-19 infection included female (odds ratio [OR], 2.84; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.65 to 4.91) and having QoL issues (OR, 3.25; 95% CI, 1.71 to 6.19).

conclusionsThe study investigated the prevalence rates of various symptoms following COVID-19 infection. These findings underscore the need to prioritize comprehensive care for individuals recovering from COVID-19 and to implement strategies to mitigate the long-term impact of the disease on mental health and QoL.

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COVID-19Quality of LifeCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFemaleHumansMental HealthSurveys and QuestionnairesVietnamCOVID-19Mental healthQuality of lifeVietnam

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