Figure 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of the participants
| COVID-19 individuals (n = 30) | Control group (n = 22) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, (years) mean ± SD | 22.03 ± 1.44 | 21.31 ± 1.08 | 0.057 |
| BMI, (kg/m2) mean ± SD | 22.30 ± 2.13 | 21.71 ± 2.49 | 0.377 |
| Sex, n (%) | |||
| Female, | 22 (73.3) | 20 (90.9) | 0.161 |
| Male | 8 (26.7) | 2 (9.1) | |
Comparison of pulmonary functions, respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity and sleep quality between groups
| Variables | COVID-19 individuals (n = 30) | Control group (n = 22) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEV1 (lt) | 4.78 ± 1.12 | 4.80 ± 0.86 | 0.810 |
| FVC (lt) | 5.35 ± 1.18 | 5.51 ± 1.05 | 0.663 |
| FEV1 / FVC | 89.15 ± 3.52 | 87.25 ± 5.58 | 0.415 |
| PEF (lt) | 7.22 ± 0.78 | 7.78 ± 1.12 | 0.063 |
| MIP (cmH2O) | 70.06 ± 3.34 | 77.45 ± 5.26 | 0.001* |
| MIP, % predicted | 71.21 ± 6.01 | 79.98 ± 6.33 | 0.001* |
| MEP (cmH2O) | 70.46 ± 3.83 | 78.04 ± 5.19 | 0.001* |
| MEP, % predicted | 58.20 ± 8.54 | 67.11 ± 7.54 | 0.001* |
| 6MWT | 490.16 ± 35.44 | 562.31 ± 41.62 | 0.002* |
| 6MWT %pred | 64.61 ± 5.84 | 73.56 ± 6.19 | 0.001* |
| PSQI Total (score) | 3.06 ± 1.55 | 1.81 ± 0.90 | 0.003* |