Rastreio de queixas e possíveis alterações cognitivas em estudantes universitários pós-Covid-19.

Abstract

Introduction: Cognition is a set of fundamental skills for understanding learning and thinking, and it is part of virtually every action performed by human beings. Increasing reports have highlighted neurological and cognitive sequelae in individuals recovered from COVID-19. It becomes important to investigate the presence of cognitive complaints following the illness. Objective: To track potential complaints and cognitive changes in college students post-COVID-19. Method: Quantitative cross-sectional study involving Speech Therapy undergraduate students. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) cognitive screening test were employed Results: The average scores were low in the memory, attention, and calculation domains of the MMSE. A person who had COVID-19 was 4.7 times more likely to score below 29 on the test.Conclusion: This study suggests that students may face difficulties in cognitive performance, particularly in aspects related to memory, attention, and post-COVID-19 calculation skills. These domains require a more detailed assessment due to the potential occurrence of challenges in these aspects among students.