Marital status and post-COVID-19 conditions.

Authors :: Kudoh R
Komiya K
Shinohara A
Kageyama T
Hiramatsu K
Kadota JI
Source :: Respiratory investigation [Respir Investig] 2023 Mar; Vol. 61 (2), pp. 181-185. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jan 23.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Although studies have investigated the factors associated with psychological post-COVID-19 symptoms, the impact of marital status on symptom development has not been fully determined. This study conducts a questionnaire survey to investigate the association between marital status and the proportion of patients with post-COVID-19 symptoms in 749 cases as valid responses. Depressive state and memory impairment were more frequently seen in the no-spouse group when each symptom was compared according to marital status. Particularly in individuals in the 40s who had minor COVID-19 illness, this trend was noted. Single patients with mild COVID-19 illness may need proactive psychological support.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest The authors declare no conflict of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 The Japanese Respiratory Society. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)