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Comparative analysis of financial toxicity between SARS-CoV-2 infection and common comorbidities

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  • Han Su
  • Hilaire J Thompson
  • Karl Cristie Figuracion
  • Mayur Bipin Patel
  • Dale M Needham

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Financial toxicity is common in individuals with COVID-19 and Long COVID. However, the extent of financial toxicity experienced, in comparison to other common comorbidities, is uncertain. Contributing factors exacerbating financial challenges in Long COVID are also unclear. These knowledge gaps are addressed via a cross-sectional analysis utilizing data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a representative sample drawn from the United States. COVID-19 cases were identified through self-reported positive testing or physician diagnoses. Long COVID was defined as experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms for more than three months. Comorbidity was assessed based on self-reported diagnoses of ten doctor-diagnosed conditions (Yes/No). Financial toxicity was defined as having difficulty paying medical bills, cost-related medication nonadherence, delaying healthcare due to cost, and/or not obtained healthcare due to cost. A total of 27,492 NHIS 2022 respondents were included in our analysis, representing 253 million U.S. adults. In multivariable logistic regression models, adults with Long COVID (excluding respondents with COVID-19 but not Long COVID), showed increased financial toxicity compared to those with other comorbidities, such as epilepsy (OR [95% CI]: 1.69 [1.22, 2.33]), dementia (1.51 [1.01, 2.25]), cancer (1.43 [1.19, 1.71]) or respiratory/cardiovascular conditions (1.18 [1.00, 1.40]/1.23 [1.02, 1.47]). Long COVID-related financial toxicity was associated with female sex, age

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  • Han Su & Hilaire J Thompson & Karl Cristie Figuracion & Mayur Bipin Patel & Dale M Needham, 2024. "Comparative analysis of financial toxicity between SARS-CoV-2 infection and common comorbidities," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 19(8), pages 1-17, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0309116
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0309116
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