COVID-19 Symptoms and Testing in the Swiss General Population: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
Praxis (Bern 1994)
; 110(1): 14-20, 2022 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1604570
ABSTRACT
We estimated the incidence of COVID-19-compatible symptoms, COVID-19 testing, and GP consultations during the first lockdown period in Switzerland (March-April 2020). A representative sample of the adult Swiss population completed an online survey. Of the 1022 respondents, 74 % reported at least one symptom, 5 % were tested for COVID-19, and 8 % contacted their GP regarding COVID-19. Testing was significantly associated with reduced sense of taste/smell, fever, cough with expectoration, and fatigue. Respondents at risk for severe COVID-19 were less likely to be tested but were five times more likely to contact their GP than those not at risk. We highlight the need to involve the appropriate health care setting to reach the vulnerable population when testing capacities are restricted (e.g. GPs).
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Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Praxis (Bern 1994)
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
1661-8157
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