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Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on Workers in Health and Social Services in Germany. / Peters, Claudia; Dulon, Madeleine; Westermann, Claudia; Kozak, Agnessa; Nienhaus, Albert.

In: INT J ENV RES PUB HE, Vol. 19, No. 12, 6983, 07.06.2022.

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Peters, C, Dulon, M, Westermann, C, Kozak, A & Nienhaus, A 2022, 'Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on Workers in Health and Social Services in Germany', INT J ENV RES PUB HE, vol. 19, no. 12, 6983. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19126983

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Peters, C., Dulon, M., Westermann, C., Kozak, A., & Nienhaus, A. (2022). Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on Workers in Health and Social Services in Germany. INT J ENV RES PUB HE, 19(12), [6983]. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19126983

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Peters C, Dulon M, Westermann C, Kozak A, Nienhaus A. Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on Workers in Health and Social Services in Germany. INT J ENV RES PUB HE. 2022 Jun 7;19(12). 6983. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19126983

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abstract = "Health workers are at increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 infections. What follows the acute infection is rarely reported in the occupational context. This study examines the employees' consequences of COVID-19 infection, the risk factors and the impact on quality of life over time. In this baseline survey, respondents were asked about their COVID-19 infection in 2020 and their current health situation. Out of 2053 participants, almost 73% experienced persistent symptoms for more than three months, with fatigue/exhaustion, concentration/memory problems and shortness of breath being most frequently reported. Risk factors were older age, female gender, previous illness, many and severe symptoms during the acute infection, and outpatient medical care. An impaired health-related quality of life was found in participants suffering from persistent symptoms. Overall, a high need for rehabilitation to improve health and work ability is evident. Further follow-up surveys will observe the changes and the impact of vaccination on the consequences of COVID-19 among health workers.",
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RIS

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AB - Health workers are at increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 infections. What follows the acute infection is rarely reported in the occupational context. This study examines the employees' consequences of COVID-19 infection, the risk factors and the impact on quality of life over time. In this baseline survey, respondents were asked about their COVID-19 infection in 2020 and their current health situation. Out of 2053 participants, almost 73% experienced persistent symptoms for more than three months, with fatigue/exhaustion, concentration/memory problems and shortness of breath being most frequently reported. Risk factors were older age, female gender, previous illness, many and severe symptoms during the acute infection, and outpatient medical care. An impaired health-related quality of life was found in participants suffering from persistent symptoms. Overall, a high need for rehabilitation to improve health and work ability is evident. Further follow-up surveys will observe the changes and the impact of vaccination on the consequences of COVID-19 among health workers.

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