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Healthcare Professionals’ Understanding and Views of Long COVID in Nigeria

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Abstract

The study assesses healthcare professionals' knowledge and awareness of Long COVID in Nigeria.

  • Long COVID is characterized by symptoms persisting for more than 12 weeks after a COVID-19 infection.
  • Healthcare professionals' understanding of Long COVID may influence patient care and management.
  • The findings could reveal gaps in knowledge that may need to be addressed through education.

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The author(s) declared that this work was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.
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