Post-COVID-19 social determinants of health and quality of life: a longitudinal study; [Determinantes sociais da saúde e qualidade de vida pós-COVID-19: estudo longitudinal]

Florencio S.D.S.G.; Lima F.E.T.; Lima G.A.; Fontenele M.G.M.; Pascoal L.M.; Sandoval L.J.S.; de Almeida P.C.; Felipe G.F.; Ventura M.W.S.; de Oliveira B.S.B.; Barbosa L.P. · Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP (2026) · DOI: 10.1590/1980-220x-reeusp-2025-0565pt

Resumen

Objective: To verify the association between the social determinants of health and quality of life domains in people in a post-COVID-19 condition. Methods: A longitudinal study was conducted with 179 people from the states of Ceará and Maranhão, followed for six months after a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19. Data collection was performed using a link for COVID-19 patients monitoring software, sent monthly via phone messaging app. Variables related to the social determinants of health and the domains of the SF-36 questionnaire for assessing quality of life are considered. Data analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Women showed improvements in the pain domain between the 2nd and 4th month (p = 0.038), vitality between the 4th and 6th month (p = 0.035), and mental health between the 2nd and 6th month (p = 0.005). Men showed better recovery in overall health status at 2 and 4 months (p = 0.029) and in social aspects at 2 and 6 months (p = 0.040). Conclusion: Progressive improvement in quality of life was observed throughout the follow-up period, with differences between men and women in the areas of pain, vitality, mental health, general health status, and social aspects. © (2026), (Universidade de Sao Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem). All Rigths Reserved.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional de Tumbes