Conclusion
cognitive impairment
REGRESSION, LONG COVID
In conclusion, patients diagnosed with Long COVID suffer a decline in their physical and mental health, which are proportionally and significantly correlated with the number of symptoms they present, cognitive impairment, a low affective-emotional state, related problems with their quality sleep and an acceptable level of health literacy. However, good physical functioning, as well as the patient’s personal constructs of self-efficacy and activation, can help maintain a good self-perception of physical and mental health in Long COVID patients. In addition, our linear regression analysis has identified that a greater number of symptoms, poorer physical functioning, and poorer quality of sleep are predictors of poorer physical health. Similarly, a higher educational level, a greater affective impact and a lower number of symptoms are predictors of poorer mental health. Based on the evidence generated in this study, the need to design extensive rehabilitation programs that consider both the physical and mental health of patients diagnosed with Long COVID is verified, thus obtaining an improvement in their quality of life.