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Long COVID active case detection initiative among COVID-19 patients in Port Dickson, Malaysia: a retrospective study on the positive outcomes, the proportion of patients with long COVID and its associated factors

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dc.contributor.authorKim Sui Wan
dc.contributor.authorEsther Rishma Sundram
dc.contributor.authorAmmar Amsyar Abdul Haddi
dc.contributor.authorAbdul Rahman Dashuki
dc.contributor.authorAzainorsuzila Ahad
dc.contributor.authorRowena John
dc.contributor.authorMuhammad Khairul Ridhuan Abdul Wahid
dc.contributor.authorUngku Izmin Farah Ungku Halmie
dc.contributor.authorFarah Edura Ibrahim
dc.contributor.authorNachia Banu Abdul Rahim
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-10T07:36:37Z
dc.date.available2024-07-10T07:36:37Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractBackground: Long COVID is new or ongoing symptoms at four weeks or more after the start of acute COVID-19. However, the prevalence and factors associated with long COVID are largely unknown in Malaysia. We aim to determine the proportion and factors associated with long COVID among COVID-19 patients in Port Dickson, Malaysia. The positive outcomes of our long COVID active detection initiative were also described. Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of long COVID data collected by the Port Dickson District Health Office between 1 September 2021 to 31 October 2021. Monitoring long COVID symptoms was our quality improvement initiative to safe guard residents’ health in the district. The study population was patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 who resided in Port Dickson. The inclusion criteria were adults aged 18 years and above and were in the fifth week (day 29 to 35) post-COVID-19 diagnosis during the data collection period. We called all consecutive eligible patients to inquire regarding long COVID symptoms. Long COVID was defined as new or ongoing symptoms lasting more than 28 days from the date of positive SARS-CoV-2 by polymerase chain reaction test. Binary multivariate logistic regression was conducted to determine factors associated with long COVID. Results: Among 452 patients, they were predominantly male (54.2%), Malays (68.8%) and aged 18–29 years (58.6%). A total of 27.4% (95% CI [23.4–31.8]) of patients experienced long COVID symptoms and were referred to government clinics. The most frequent long COVID symptoms experienced were fatigue (54.0%), cough (20.2%), muscle pain (18.5%), headache (17.7%) and sleep disturbance (16.1%). Females, patients with underlying cardiovascular disease, asthma and chronic obstructive airway disease, those who received symptomatic care, and patients with myalgia and headaches at COVID-19 diagnosis were more likely to have long COVID. Three patients with suspected severe mental health problems were referred to the district psychologist, and ten patients with no/incomplete vaccination were referred for vaccination. Conclusion. Long COVID is highly prevalent among COVID-19 patients in Port Dickson, Malaysia. Long-term surveillance and management of long COVID, especially among the high-risk groups, are needed as we transition to living with COVID-19.
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.nih.gov.my/handle/123456789/471
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dc.titleLong COVID active case detection initiative among COVID-19 patients in Port Dickson, Malaysia: a retrospective study on the positive outcomes, the proportion of patients with long COVID and its associated factors
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