The Quality of Life in Patients with Sequelae After COVID-19 Infection

Abstract

Introduction: COVID-19 is a serious disease that can significantly affect the daily lives of recovered patients and their families in terms of mental health problems such as stress, depression, anxiety and insomnia, as well as the negative impact COVID-19 has on patients’ quality of life (QoL). Since the patients are not immune to future infection, it may lead to a more negative impact on patients’ QoL. The survey was conducted to assess the quality of life in patients with any sequelae after covid19. Methodology: 102 confirmed patients of post COVID-19 (by RT-PCR assay on nasopharyngeal swab) were selected by convenience sampling. An observational study was conducted using Google self-designed Questionnaire. Participants were selected according to inclusion criteria which included any one sequelae after COVID-19. Quality of life of the participants was taken by SF-12. Questionnaire was circulated in different groups via WhatsApp. The questionnaire took 5-10 minutes to complete. Descriptive analysis was done in Microsoft excel. Results: The participants mean age was 34.63 11.92 years, with 69 male and 34 female patients were evaluated. In present study physical score is 46.9(PCS) and mental score is 47.9(MCS). Conclusion: Moderate affection of physically and mentally in patients of who were infected with COVID-19.so, the quality of life affected in patients with sequelae of after COVID-19. Keywords: COVID- 19, Quality of life, Physical health, Mental health