Table 3: Distribution of participants according to their COVID-19 symptoms.

 

Mean quality of life score: 6.78 ± 2.58 (min: 1, max: 10)

 

 

Number (n)

Percentage (%)

Appetite during active disease

Loss of appetite

No change

Increased appetite

 

152

93

15

 

58.4

35.8

5.8

Weight during active disease

No change

Weight loss

Increased weight

 

136

97

27

 

52.3

37.3

10.4

Bowel habits during active disease*

Diarrhea

Pollakiuria

Abdominal pain, bloating, and feeling of tightness

Nocturia

Constipation

Urinary retention

Urinary incontinence

Fecal incontinence

No change

 

63

49

40

17

16

4

4

1

139

 

24.23

18.84

15.38

6.53

6.15

1.53

1.53

0.38

53.46

Difficulty in meeting daily care needs during active disease

Yes

No

 

 

129

131

 

 

49.6

50.3

Impaired sleep quality during active disease

Yes

No

 

184

76

 

70.8

29.2

Feeling emotionally unwell during active disease

Yes

No

 

 

215

45

 

 

82.7

17.3

Feeling lonely during active disease

Yes

No

 

126

134

 

48.5

51.5

Total

260

100

*More than one response was allowed.