Clinical Characterization of Long COVID Among Chinese Healthcare Workers: A Multicenter, Cross-sectional Study.

J Occup Environ Med

From the Hernia and Abdominal Wall and Pediatric Surgery Ward, Yuyao People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Yuyao, Zhenjiang, China (Z.-C.N., J.-T.X., H.L., L.-C.S., J.-H.C., X.-D.W.); Department of Gastroenterology, The First People's Hospital of Fuyang, Fuyang, Zhejiang, China (L.L.); Department

Published: August 2025


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Article Abstract

Objectives: Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the pandemic has profoundly affected global health and socioeconomic systems. Many recovered patients continue to experience "long COVID" symptoms, affecting their daily life and work performance.

Methods: We utilized questionnaires to investigate long COVID symptoms among healthcare workers and their impact on daily life and work.

Results: Of the healthcare workers, 17% reported long COVID symptoms. Among these, 64.6% experienced neurological symptoms, 57.3% had psychological symptoms, 43% exhibited respiratory symptoms, 44.4% demonstrated cardiovascular symptoms, 58.8% had musculoskeletal symptoms, 31.8% presented with skin symptoms, 31.8% had endocrine symptoms, 34.3% had digestive symptoms, and 70.7% reported general symptoms.

Conclusions: Our study reveals that 17% of healthcare workers experience long COVID, with neurological and psychological symptoms being particularly prominent, significantly impacting their daily life and work.

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