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The prevalence, determinants, and consequences of post‐COVID in healthcare workers: A cross‐sectional survey

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Data on post‐coronavirus disease (COVID) in healthcare workers (HCWs) are scarce. We aimed to assess prevalence, determinants, and consequences of post‐COVID in HCWs. In fall 2022, we performed a cross‐sectional survey in a tertiary care hospital with a web‐based questionnaire sent to HCWs. Post‐COVID was defined as persistent/new symptoms 3 months after acute COVID. Propensity score weighting was performed to assess the impact of post‐COVID on return‐to‐work. 1062 HCWs completed the questionnaire, 713 (68%) reported at least one COVID, and 109 (10%) met the definition for post‐COVID, with workplace contamination reported in 51 (47%). On multivariable analysis, risk factors for post‐COVID were female gender (p = 0.047), ≥50 years (p = 0.007), immunosuppression (p = 0.004), ≥2 COVID episodes (p = 0.003), and ≥5 symptoms during acute COVID (p = 0.005). Initial sick leave was prescribed for 94 HCWs (86% post‐COVID), for a median duration of 7 [7–9] days, and extended for 23. On return‐to‐work, 91 (84%) had residual symptoms, primarily asthenia/fatigue (72%) and cognitive impairment (25%). Cognitive impairment at return‐to‐work was associated with post‐COVID. Ten HCWs (9%) received a medical diagnosis of post‐COVID, 8 consulted the occupational physician, and four required work adaptation. Post‐COVID affected 10% of HCWs. Long‐term consequences included repeated sick leaves and residual symptoms on return‐to‐work.

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hal-04605179 , version 1 (07-06-2024)

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Anastasia Saade, Quentin Didier, Leo Cha, Ronan Garlantézec, Christophe Paris, et al.. The prevalence, determinants, and consequences of post‐COVID in healthcare workers: A cross‐sectional survey. Journal of Medical Virology, 2024, 96 (6), pp.e29725. ⟨10.1002/jmv.29725⟩. ⟨hal-04605179⟩
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