Post SARS-CoV-2 sequelae in healthcare personnel of a non-COVID institution in Mexico City

Background: COVID-19 is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, a highly contagious virus belonging to the Coronaviridae family.It is transmitted from person to person through the air.The clinical presentation ranges from mild to severe can be fatal.Worldwide, 10-20% of people who recover from the acute phase may continue to experience symptoms for a longer period.Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of post-SARS-CoV-2 sequelae in staff of a tertiary healthcare institution, five years after the beginning of the pandemic, and to describe the types of sequelae by sex and year of onset according to the different infection episodes.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted based on self-administered surveys.The study population consisted of 179 participants.Sequelae were evaluated in relation to the different infection episodes.Results: A peak in health impact on staff was observed during 2022 (37%).59.2% of the population presented some type of sequelae; the majority (95%) experienced some sequelae after the first episode of infection.The most prevalent sequelae were neuro logical and state of mind (66.4%), musculoskeletal (51.5%), and respiratory (36.6%), with a predominance in females (p ≤ 0.05).Conclusions: The obtained results are similar to those reported in previous studies.The most prevalent sequelae were neurological and persisted throughout the study period, primarily in women.