Demographic characteristics of participants.
<div><p>Over 9.5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection have been recorded in Africa. The syndrome of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) affects an estimated 32% to 87% of COVID patients globally. Data regarding prevalence and impact of PASC in Botswana are limited...
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| author | Tebogo T. Mamalelala (19254175) |
| author2 | Savannah Karmen-Tuohy (9674085) Lettie Chimbwete (20347923) Ditebogo J. Mokone (20347926) Roger Shapiro (250709) Claire Young (9324545) Sara Schwanke Khilji (20347929) |
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| author_facet | Tebogo T. Mamalelala (19254175) Savannah Karmen-Tuohy (9674085) Lettie Chimbwete (20347923) Ditebogo J. Mokone (20347926) Roger Shapiro (250709) Claire Young (9324545) Sara Schwanke Khilji (20347929) |
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| dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv | Tebogo T. Mamalelala (19254175) Savannah Karmen-Tuohy (9674085) Lettie Chimbwete (20347923) Ditebogo J. Mokone (20347926) Roger Shapiro (250709) Claire Young (9324545) Sara Schwanke Khilji (20347929) |
| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2024-11-27T18:28:38Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.1371/journal.pgph.0003865.t001 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Biotechnology Science Policy Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified query healthcare workers providers reported uncertainty primary care facilities participants via pre including demographic data existing whatsapp groups analyse quantitative data 64 %), followed clear clinical algorithms 61 %) identified data regarding prevalence managing presumed pasc unintended adverse effects sectional survey design 72 respondents consented perceived pasc prevalence 72 %) worked covid patients globally clinical practice 90 %) 54 %) pasc screening xlink "> weekly basis total patients substantial minority significant overlap persistent cough paper copy like illnesses frequently encountered findings indicate estimated 32 descriptive statistics administrators responded acute sequelae acute covid 49 %). &# 8221 &# 8220 |
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| description | <div><p>Over 9.5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection have been recorded in Africa. The syndrome of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) affects an estimated 32% to 87% of COVID patients globally. Data regarding prevalence and impact of PASC in Botswana are limited. This study used a cross-sectional survey design to query healthcare workers in Kweneng District, Botswana about perceived PASC prevalence, duration, symptoms, impact, and management strategies. The survey was disseminated to participants via pre-existing WhatsApp groups and paper copy. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse quantitative data, including demographic data. 72 respondents consented and completed the survey, from an estimated 650 staff meeting eligibility criteria; 63% were female and 36% were male. The majority (90%) were nurses, with doctors and “other” accounting for 6% and 4% of respondents, respectively; no administrators responded. Over half (72%) worked at primary care facilities and 28% worked in hospitals. Nearly all (93%) indicated seeing patients with PASC on a weekly basis, though the majority (61%) identified these patients as comprising <10% of total patients. The most frequently reported PASC symptom was persistent cough (64%), followed by shortness of breath (54%) and fatigue (49%). A substantial minority of respondents were unsure how to manage common PASC symptoms, with 29% and 36% indicating uncertainty regarding management of persistent cough and fatigue, respectively. Findings indicate that PASC symptoms are frequently encountered in clinical practice in Botswana with significant overlap with acute COVID-19, influenza-like illnesses, and tuberculosis, likely placing increased burden on existing health system processes. Providers reported uncertainty in managing presumed PASC, and current practice patterns may contribute to unintended adverse effects. Clear clinical algorithms for PASC screening, diagnosis, and management should be developed and disseminated in Botswana to mitigate the effects of PASC symptoms and improve the quality of life of COVID-19 survivors.</p></div> |
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| spelling | Demographic characteristics of participants.Tebogo T. Mamalelala (19254175)Savannah Karmen-Tuohy (9674085)Lettie Chimbwete (20347923)Ditebogo J. Mokone (20347926)Roger Shapiro (250709)Claire Young (9324545)Sara Schwanke Khilji (20347929)BiotechnologyScience PolicyBiological Sciences not elsewhere classifiedquery healthcare workersproviders reported uncertaintyprimary care facilitiesparticipants via preincluding demographic dataexisting whatsapp groupsanalyse quantitative data64 %), followedclear clinical algorithms61 %) identifieddata regarding prevalencemanaging presumed pascunintended adverse effectssectional survey design72 respondents consentedperceived pasc prevalence72 %) workedcovid patients globallyclinical practice90 %)54 %)pasc screeningxlink ">weekly basistotal patientssubstantial minoritysignificant overlappersistent coughpaper copylike illnessesfrequently encounteredfindings indicateestimated 32descriptive statisticsadministrators respondedacute sequelaeacute covid49 %).&# 8221&# 8220<div><p>Over 9.5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection have been recorded in Africa. The syndrome of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) affects an estimated 32% to 87% of COVID patients globally. Data regarding prevalence and impact of PASC in Botswana are limited. This study used a cross-sectional survey design to query healthcare workers in Kweneng District, Botswana about perceived PASC prevalence, duration, symptoms, impact, and management strategies. The survey was disseminated to participants via pre-existing WhatsApp groups and paper copy. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse quantitative data, including demographic data. 72 respondents consented and completed the survey, from an estimated 650 staff meeting eligibility criteria; 63% were female and 36% were male. The majority (90%) were nurses, with doctors and “other” accounting for 6% and 4% of respondents, respectively; no administrators responded. Over half (72%) worked at primary care facilities and 28% worked in hospitals. Nearly all (93%) indicated seeing patients with PASC on a weekly basis, though the majority (61%) identified these patients as comprising <10% of total patients. The most frequently reported PASC symptom was persistent cough (64%), followed by shortness of breath (54%) and fatigue (49%). A substantial minority of respondents were unsure how to manage common PASC symptoms, with 29% and 36% indicating uncertainty regarding management of persistent cough and fatigue, respectively. Findings indicate that PASC symptoms are frequently encountered in clinical practice in Botswana with significant overlap with acute COVID-19, influenza-like illnesses, and tuberculosis, likely placing increased burden on existing health system processes. Providers reported uncertainty in managing presumed PASC, and current practice patterns may contribute to unintended adverse effects. Clear clinical algorithms for PASC screening, diagnosis, and management should be developed and disseminated in Botswana to mitigate the effects of PASC symptoms and improve the quality of life of COVID-19 survivors.</p></div>2024-11-27T18:28:38ZDatasetinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiondataset10.1371/journal.pgph.0003865.t001https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/Demographic_characteristics_of_participants_/27920628CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/279206282024-11-27T18:28:38Z |
| spellingShingle | Demographic characteristics of participants. Tebogo T. Mamalelala (19254175) Biotechnology Science Policy Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified query healthcare workers providers reported uncertainty primary care facilities participants via pre including demographic data existing whatsapp groups analyse quantitative data 64 %), followed clear clinical algorithms 61 %) identified data regarding prevalence managing presumed pasc unintended adverse effects sectional survey design 72 respondents consented perceived pasc prevalence 72 %) worked covid patients globally clinical practice 90 %) 54 %) pasc screening xlink "> weekly basis total patients substantial minority significant overlap persistent cough paper copy like illnesses frequently encountered findings indicate estimated 32 descriptive statistics administrators responded acute sequelae acute covid 49 %). &# 8221 &# 8220 |
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| topic | Biotechnology Science Policy Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified query healthcare workers providers reported uncertainty primary care facilities participants via pre including demographic data existing whatsapp groups analyse quantitative data 64 %), followed clear clinical algorithms 61 %) identified data regarding prevalence managing presumed pasc unintended adverse effects sectional survey design 72 respondents consented perceived pasc prevalence 72 %) worked covid patients globally clinical practice 90 %) 54 %) pasc screening xlink "> weekly basis total patients substantial minority significant overlap persistent cough paper copy like illnesses frequently encountered findings indicate estimated 32 descriptive statistics administrators responded acute sequelae acute covid 49 %). &# 8221 &# 8220 |