Long COVID-19 and Its Impact on Public Health
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editors
Interests: HIV; sexually transmitted Infections; long COVID-19
Interests: HIV; sexually transmitted infections; long COVID-19
Interests: HIV; sexually transmitted infections; long COVID-19
Interests: public policies; public management; diversity; gender and identity
2. Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-902, Brazil
Interests: HIV; sexually transmitted infections; long COVID-19
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Long COVID is a complex syndrome representing a significant public health challenge worldwide. It is one of the most frequent long-term effects observed in COVID-19 survivors and impacts the population's quality of life. Neuropsychiatric conditions, including anxiety and stress, are common and debilitating features in this population and are major public health challenges. Understanding their burden and predictors is fundamental for comprehensive care and evidence-based public policies. This Special Issue, titled "Long COVID-19 and Its Impact on Public Health", seeks high-quality submissions exploring the multifaceted impacts of long COVID. We specifically invite research on the prevalence, predictors, mechanisms, prevention, public policies, and intervention strategies for anxiety and stress in this context. Articles contributing to our understanding of the syndrome's burden and informing public health responses are particularly welcome.
Dr. Laelson Rochelle Milanês Sousa
Prof. Dr. Elucir Gir
Dr. Renata Karina Reis
Dr. Rafael Fernandes de Mesquita
Dr. Daniel Macedo Rocha
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- post-acute COVID-19 syndrome
- anxiety
- stress
- risk factors
- public health
- public policies
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