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The emergence of new symptoms or the persistence of existing ones after a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) diagnosis has given rise to a complex clinical issue known as \u201clong COVID-19\u201d (LC). This situation has placed additional strain on global healthcare systems, underscoring the urgent need for ongoing clinical management of these patients. While numerous studies have been conducted on the long-term effects of COVID-19, our systematic review, and meta-analysis, is the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa, providing a comprehensive understanding of the situation in the region and highlighting the necessity for continuous clinical management.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aimed to systematically synthesize evidence on the persistent sequelae of COVID-19 and their predictors in sub-Saharan Africa.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A thorough search was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed\/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Google\/Google Scholar, African online journals, and selected reference lists, from the inception of these databases until January 12, 2024. A meta-analysis of proportions was conducted using the random-effects restricted maximum-likelihood model. The association between various factors was also analyzed to determine the pooled factors that influence long COVID-19 outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Our comprehensive analysis of 16 research articles, involving a total of 18,104 participants revealed a pooled prevalence of COVID-19 sequelae at 42.1% (95% CI: 29.9\u201355.4). The long-term health sequelae identified in this review included persistent pulmonary sequelae (27.5%), sleep disturbance (22.5%), brain fog (27.4%), fatigue (17.4%), anxiety (22.3%), and chest pain (13.2%). We also found a significant association was observed between comorbidities and long COVID-19 sequelae [POR\u202f=\u202f4.34 (95% CI: 1.28\u201314.72)], providing a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing long COVID-19 outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>COVID-19 can have long-lasting effects on various organ systems, even after a person has recovered from the infection. These effects can include brain fog, pulmonary symptoms, sleep disturbances, anxiety, fatigue, and other neurological, psychiatric, respiratory, cardiovascular, and general symptoms. It is crucial for individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 to receive careful follow-up care to assess and reduce any potential organ damage and maintain their quality of life.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Systematic review registration<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      <jats:uri>Clinicaltrial.gov<\/jats:uri>\n                      , identifier CRD42024501158.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fpubh.2025.1415427","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,1,24]],"date-time":"2025-01-24T09:33:23Z","timestamp":1737711203000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["The prolonged health sequelae \u201cof the COVID-19 pandemic\u201d in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and 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