A Cross-sectional Study on Post Covid-19 Complications among 18 Years and Above Adults in Selangor

Abstract

Various studies have been done to identify the complications of Covid-19 and its mechanisms, but literature on the awareness of the complications is scarce. Therefore, aim of this research is to understand the level of knowledge and awareness about post COVID-19 infection complications among Malaysians above 18 years old. The objective of this study was to assess knowledge regarding the post COVID-19 infection complications among Malaysian adults. Adult Malaysians aged 18 and over were enrolled in a cross-sectional online survey. Google form was used to deliver an online survey that was used to collect data. The bulk of the 326 responders, 62% are from 18-25 years old. As for the Post Covid-19 symptoms, 81.8% had cough, 80.7% experienced weakness/tiredness, 70% had sore throat, 69.5% had muscle pain and 65.6% had fever. Most of the responders are graduates (45.7%), non-hospital employee (79.1%), overall health status following Covid-19 illness are good health (83.4%). Severity of acute phase of Covid-19 disease is mild (52.7%) and asymptomatic (13.1%) among responders and 16.3% of the respondents required oxygen support during treatment. Severity of Post Covid-19 symptoms is mild (53.9%) and severe/very severe (11.6%). This study underscores the significance of raising awareness about post-Covid-19 complications among adults in Selangor, Malaysia, and highlights the need for targeted interventions and education to empower individuals in making informed health decisions.