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Group differences of HCW with and without PCC were investigated. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed for HCW with PCC. PCSS was the dependent variable. Independent variables were a.m. measures and age, gender, occupational group and migration background.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>HCW with PCC exhibited higher values, with medium effect sizes, for symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD. Small effect sizes were observed for work\u2013family conflict, social support, sense of coherence and working conditions. Higher PCSS scores were associated with higher depression, anxiety, PTSD and work\u2013family conflict levels, lower social support and sense of coherence and migration background. Being a physician was associated with lower PCSS.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Lower mental health, social factors and resources may play a role in reporting severe post\u2010COVID symptoms. 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