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Prevalence of Long Covid Condition and its Associated PM2.5 Exposure |
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| Creator | 1. Rajitra Nawawonganun 2. Pornpun Sakunkoo |
| Title | Prevalence of Long Covid Condition and its Associated PM2.5 Exposure |
| Publisher | Thai Society of Higher Education Institutes on Environment |
| Publication Year | 2566 |
| Journal Title | EnvironmentAsia |
| Journal Vol. | 16 |
| Journal No. | 3 |
| Page no. | 82-93 |
| Keyword | Long COVID, Post-Covid, PM 2.5, Air pollution |
| URL Website | http://www.tshe.org/ea/index.html |
| Website title | EnvironmentAsia |
| ISSN | 1906-1714 |
| Abstract | Long COVID is a newly emerged condition characterized by persistent symptoms affecting multiple bodily systems in patients with COVID-19. This study intended to determine the prevalence of chronic COVID and its associated risk factors, particularly PM2.5 exposure. This cross-sectional investigation was conducted in the Northeast of Thailand with 710 participants who had recovered from COVID-19. Using a generalized linear mixed model, the associations were determined. The incidence of Long COVID was 64.79 %. Participants exposed to PM2.5 at 38-50 ?g/m3 were at increased risk of developing Long COVID (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.04, 95%CI: 1.36 - 3.06), exposed to PM2.5 for more than one hour per day (AOR=1.89, 95%CI: 1.30-2.75), exposed to PM2.5 until experiencing abnormal symptoms (AOR = 1.71, 95%CI: 1.19 - 2.45), not wearing a face mask to prevent PM2.5 exposure (AOR = 1.61, 95%CI: 1.10 - 2.36), living in urban areas (AOR = 2.45, 95%CI: 1.66 - 3.62). Other significant covariates included the gender and age. People with COVID-19 exhibited a high prevalence of chronic COVID conditions. Exposure to PM2.5 increases the risk of developing Long COVID significantly. Additionally, efforts should be taken to prevent PM2.5 exposure. |
