Methodological aspects and results of the baseline of the monitoring of health in adults and elderly infected by Sars-Cov-2 (Sulcovid-19) ; Aspectos metodológicos e resultados da linha de base do monitoramento da saúde de adultos e idosos infectados por Sars-Cov-2 (Sulcovid-19)

AIM: To describe the methodology and sample used in the study, as well as the prevalence of symptoms during the acute phase of infection according to socioeconomic variables. METHODS: A cross-sectional study conducted in Rio Grande with individuals infected by SARS-CoV-2 from December 2020 to March 2021. Nineteen symptoms present during the acute phase of infection were investigated and analyzed separately and categorized as "0-4," "5-9," and "10 or more," according to sex, age, and economic class. RESULTS: 2,919 individuals were included in the sample. The most prevalent symptoms were fatigue (73.7%), headache (67.2%), loss of taste (65.9%), loss of smell (63.9%), and muscle pain (62.3%). Regarding the occurrence of symptoms stratified by sex, all symptoms except productive cough were statistically higher in females. Regarding age, it was found that headache, pain/discomfort breathing, loss of taste, loss of smell, fatigue, sore throat, nasal congestion, diarrhea, joint pain, and muscle pain were statistically higher among adults (18-59 years old). Regarding economic class, the prevalence of symptoms such as shortness of breath, pain/discomfort breathing, altered sensitivity, and joint pain increased linearly with decreasing economic class. CONCLUSION: The results of this study allowed identifying the most frequent symptoms during the acute phase of COVID-19 and their distribution among groups, providing data for the implementation of public policies by managers and support for healthcare professionals in assisting this population. ; OBJETIVO: descrever a metodologia e a amostra utilizada no estudo além da prevalência dos sintomas da fase aguda da infecção de acordo com variáveis socioeconômicas. MÉTODOS: estudo transversal realizado em Rio Grande com indivíduos infectados pela SARS-Cov-2 no período de dezembro de 2020 a março de 2021. Foram investigados 19 sintomas presentes durante a fase aguda da infecção e analisados, em separado e em categorias de “0-4”, “5-9” e “10 ou mais”, de acordo com sexo, idade e ...