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. 2020 Aug 2;40(10):1613–1623. doi: 10.1007/s00296-020-04663-9

Table 4.

Telephone survey results related to coronavirus disease 2019

Analyzing survey data of the participants (n = 414) Results n(%)
COVID-19-related symptoms
 Fever 20 (4.8)
 Non-productive cough 8 (1.9)
 Sputum production
 Sore throat 9 (2.2)
 Rhinorrhea 3 (0.7)
 Fatigue 8 (1.9)
 Arthralgia 49 (11.8)
 Myalgia 15 (3.6)
 Anosmia/dysgeusia 3 (0.7)
 Dyspnea 1 (0.2)
 Headache
 Nausea/vomiting 2 (0.5)
 Diarrhea 8 (1.9)
 Rash 4 (1)
 A healthcare worker in the family (household contact) 9 (2.2)
Confirmed diagnosis in the family (household contact) 17 (4.1)
Confirmed diagnosis in relatives or neighbors living in the same apartment 63 (15.2)
History of contact with confirmed cases (clearly stated) 18 (4.3)
Attendance at a hospital with suspicion of COVID-19 9 (2.2)
 History of contact 6
Chest X-ray performed for COVID-19 6 (1.4)
 History of contact 4
 Consistent with COVID-19 1
Computed tomography performed for COVID-19 4 (0.9)
 History of contact 3
 Consistent with COVID-19 1
Pharyngeal swab COVID‐19 nucleic acid test 9 (2.1)
 History of contact 6
 Positive for COVID-19 1
Treatment interruption during the outbreak (antirheumatic drugs) 59 (14.3)
Reason for discontinuation of treatment
 Inadequate access to health care 29 (49.2%)
 Concern about increased risk 16 (27.1%)
 Shortage of medication 14 (23.7%)

COVID-19: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) disease 2019