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14. CLINICAL PROFILE OF COVID-19 AMONG YOUNG ADULTS
1.ABZHAPAROVA AIGANYSH ZIYAYDINOVNA
2.CHANDRAN HARIVALATHARAN
3.CHIDAMBARAM VASEEKARAN
4.AKASH PRAFUL MESHRAM
(1, Lecturer, international medical faculty, osh state university, department: public health , infectious diseases
2,3,4, Students, International medical faculty, osh state university)
Abstract:
COVID-19, caused by the novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), emerged in Wuhan, China, in late 2019 and rapidly evolved into a global pandemic. The disease has significantly impacted health systems, economies, and societies across the world. Although severe illness and mortality are more common among older adults and individuals with comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease, young adults represent an important demographic in understanding disease transmission and clinical outcomes.
Young adults, typically defined as individuals between 18 and 35 years of age, often exhibit milder symptoms or remain asymptomatic compared to older age groups. However, they contribute substantially to community spread due to higher mobility, social interaction, and occupational exposure. Despite their generally favorable prognosis, some young adults develop moderate to severe forms of the disease, including pneumonia and post-COVID complications such as fatigue and respiratory impairment.
Previous studies have primarily focused on the elderly and high-risk populations, resulting in limited data on the clinical presentation, course, and outcomes of COVID-19 among young adults. Understanding the specific clinical characteristics in this age group is essential for early detection, proper management, and prevention of further transmission.
Therefore, this study aims to describe the clinical features of COVID-19 among young adults, identify the most common symptoms, and assess the pattern of disease severity within this population. Findings from this research can help improve public health strategies and clinical management tailored to young adults.
This was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted at XYZ Medical College Hospital from January to March 2025. The study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics of young adults diagnosed with COVID-19.
A total of 150 participants, aged 18–30 years, who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), were included in the study. Patients with incomplete clinical records or pre-existing chronic illnesses were excluded to minimize confounding factors.
Data were collected using a structured, pre-validated questionnaire administered through face-to-face interviews and patient records. Information obtained included sociodemographic details, clinical symptoms (fever, cough, fatigue, sore throat, anosmia, ageusia, shortness of breath), duration of illness, and possible exposure history. Vital signs and oxygen saturation levels were recorded at the time of presentation.
COVID-19 severity was classified based on national and WHO guidelines into mild, moderate, and severe categories, depending on clinical features and oxygen saturation levels.
All collected data were entered into Microsoft Excel and analyzed using descriptive statistical methods. Results were expressed as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation where appropriate.
Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee of XYZ Medical College, and informed consent was obtained from all participants before data collection.
FIGURE 1: COMMON COVID-19 SYMPTOMS AMONG YOUNG ADULTS
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7. Rawat L T, Kalita G. (the same as #1) but you can treat as one of the few specifically on young adults (18–45 yrs).
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