Access to Health Services for Long COVID in the Brazilian Amazon
Author Information
Author(s): Miranda Amanda Loyse da Costa, Costa Vanessa Ladyanne da Silva, da Paixão Ana Rosa Tavares, Martins Melissa Barbosa, Polaro Sandra Helena Isse, Cunha Carlos Leonardo Figueiredo, Botelho Eliã Pinheiro, Pedroso Andrey Oeiras, Silva Ana Cristina de Oliveira e, Reis Renata Karina, Ferreira Glenda Roberta Oliveira Naiff
Primary Institution: Federal University of Pará
Hypothesis
What factors are associated with access to health services among people with long COVID in the Brazilian Amazon?
Conclusion
Only factors related to the need for services were associated with healthcare access for treating long COVID in this population.
Supporting Evidence
- 45.88% of participants accessed healthcare for long COVID.
- Participants with chronic diseases were five times more likely to seek healthcare.
- Those treated by healthcare professionals for severe COVID-19 were three times more likely to access care.
- Participants with dermatological symptoms had double the likelihood of accessing healthcare.
Takeaway
This study found that people with long COVID who had certain health issues or received professional treatment were more likely to get healthcare.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study using an online survey and multiple logistic regression analysis.
Potential Biases
Self-selection bias may have influenced the demographics of participants.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported COVID-19 diagnoses and was limited by the online survey format, which may exclude certain demographics.
Participant Demographics
Participants were predominantly mixed-race, with an average age of 35.19 years, and 60% were women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Confidence Interval
(1.25; 5.39)
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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