ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Symptom, Functional, and Work Participation Profiles Among Racialized Canadians with Pre-Existing Mental Health Challenges and Long COVID: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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objectivesLong COVID is associated with persistent, multi-system symptoms, yet little is known about how it affects individuals with intersecting vulnerabilities, such as a racialized identity and pre-existing mental health conditions. This study aimed to descriptively characterize the symptom burden, functional outcomes and mental health in this population.
methodsA cross-sectional, exploratory study was conducted among 51 adults in Canada who self-identified as racialized and as having a pre-existing mental health condition and reported long COVID symptoms. Participants completed an online survey, including validated measures of symptoms, fatigue, post-exertional malaise, cognitive function, mental health and disability. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize outcomes.
resultsParticipants reported a slight to moderate overall symptom burden, with the highest scores in respiratory and psychological domains. Functional impairment was moderate across work, social and daily activities (Work and Social Adjustment Scale mean = 17.35; World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 mean = 16.61; Post COVID-19 Functional Status Scale mean = 2.20). Fatigue and post-exertional malaise were notable (Modified Fatigue Impact Scale mean = 43.39; DePaul Symptom Questionnaire-Post-Exertional Malaise mean = 22.47), and cognitive difficulties were commonly reported (Perceived Deficits Questionnaire mean = 33.43). Anxiety and depression scores were in the mild to moderate range respectively (General Anxiety Disorder-7 mean = 9.27; Patient Health Questionnaire-9 mean = 11.43).
conclusionsClinically relevant fatigue, post-exertional malaise, and depression were found, alongside moderate functional limitations across life domains. The findings support the conceptualization of long COVID as a syndemic condition and underscore the need for equity-informed research, rehabilitation and public health strategies.
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