Table 2.
Prevalence and severity of 19 symptoms in participants (n = 223).
| Symptomsa | Occurrence | Severityb |
|---|---|---|
| n (%) | Median (interquartile range) | |
| Shortness of breath | 188 (91.71) | 2.78 (1.75–3.37) |
| Dry mouth | 105 (51.22) | 1.54 (0.97–2.54) |
| Lack of energy | 189 (92.2) | 2.28 (1.55–2.91) |
| Cough | 221 (99.1) | 2.53 (1.93–3.14) |
| Feeling nervous | 172 (83.9) | 2.05 (1.33–2.61) |
| Feeling sad | 155 (75.61) | 1.62 (1.01–2.27) |
| Feeling irritable | 162 (72.65) | 1.44 (0.80–2.01) |
| Worrying | 168 (79.02) | 1.56 (1.03–2.42) |
| Feeling drowsy | 164 (80) | 1.13 (0.57–1.65) |
| Difficulty sleeping | 210 (94.17) | 2.98 (1.79–3.58) |
| Feeling bloated | 112 (54.63) | 0.55 (0.00–0.97) |
| Pain | 57 (21.8) | 0.23 (0.00–0.83) |
| Numbness or tingling in hands and/or feet | 47 (22.93) | 0.25 (0.00–0.99) |
| Difficulty concentrating | 41 (20) | 0.19 (0.00–0.56) |
| Sweats | 25 (12.2) | 0.12 (0.00–0.45) |
| Problems with sexual interest or activity | 108 (52.68) | 0.47 (0.00–0.78) |
| Swelling of arms and/or legs | 55 (24.83) | 0.38 (0.00–1.03) |
| I do not look like myself | 169 (82.44) | 1.24 (0.65–1.77) |
| Changes in skin | 47 (22.93) | 0.19 (0.00–0.61) |
Notes. aSymptoms from the Recised Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale. bSeverity: 1, slight; 2, moderate; 3, severe; 4, very severe.