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ArticleGlobal health, epidemiology and genomics2025

Long-Term Self-Reported Symptoms Among Adults After COVID-19 Infection in the West Bank: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.

Tareq Jarrar, Noor Halaseh, Duha Doudin, Peter Bael, Atheer Shaheen, Eyad Jobeh, Ahmad Abu Sada, Ahmad Abu Awwad, Bayan Alqtishat, Hussein Hallak

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Tareq JarrarMedical Research Club, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, State of Palestine, alquds.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7763-6790
Noor HalasehMedical Research Club, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, State of Palestine, alquds.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1099-3905
Duha DoudinMedical Research Club, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, State of Palestine, alquds.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1031-3952
Peter BaelMedical Research Club, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, State of Palestine, alquds.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6111-0428
Atheer ShaheenMedical Research Club, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, State of Palestine, alquds.edu.
Eyad JobehMedical Research Club, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, State of Palestine, alquds.edu.
Ahmad Abu SadaMedical Research Club, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, State of Palestine, alquds.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6917-4847
Ahmad Abu AwwadMedical Research Club, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, State of Palestine, alquds.edu.
Bayan AlqtishatMedical Research Club, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, State of Palestine, alquds.edu.
Hussein HallakDepartment of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, State of Palestine, alquds.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1685-1374

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: With growing recognition of the prolonged effects of COVID-19, there is an urgent need to understand its extended clinical and public health implications across diverse settings. Long-term consequences following SARS-CoV-2 infection remain insufficiently studied in Middle Eastern populations. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of persistent COVID-19 symptoms among Palestinian adults and to evaluate their associations with hospitalization and recovery duration. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on a randomized sample of 407 adult COVID-19 patients confirmed by the Palestinian Ministry of Health between November 25 and December 15, 2020. We used a standardized Arabic questionnaire to cover demographics, medical history, symptoms, complications, and physical activity. Data were gathered by phone interviews in October 2021. All data came from self-reports. With significance defined at Results: The study population had a mean age of 40 years; 54% were female, and 70.3% had no previous medical history. Common complaints were fatigue (64.9%), anosmia (61.9%), joint pain (52.6%), and headache (51.8%). Hospitalization was necessary in 7.6% of patients, while 5.9% required oxygen or intubation. Most patients (92.6%) recovered in 4 months. The persistence of chest pain ( Conclusion: This study offers valuable insights into the long-term symptoms experienced by individuals recovering from COVID-19 in the West Bank. The findings carry implications for clinicians, public health authorities, and affected individuals, highlighting the importance of integrated care strategies and sustained support throughout the postacute phase of the disease.

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COVID-19AdultCross-Sectional StudiesFatigueFemaleHospitalizationHumansMaleMiddle AgedPost-Acute COVID-19 SyndromePrevalenceSARS-CoV-2Self ReportSymptom BurdenYoung AdultCOVID-19COVID-19 symptomslong COVIDpandemic

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