The Impact of Smoking, Drinking and Weight on Coronavirus Disease-19 Symptoms in Korean Airline Crew
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the differences in Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) symptoms according to weight among cockpit and cabin crews in Korea. Methods: This study was designed as a cross-sectional survey, comprising 180 cockpit and cabin crew members. Results: Out of 180 pa...
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| Language: | English |
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Aerospace Medical Association of Korea
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Hanggong uju uihakoeji |
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| Summary: | Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the differences in Coronavirus disease-2019
(COVID-19) symptoms according to weight among cockpit and cabin crews in Korea.
Methods: This study was designed as a cross-sectional survey, comprising 180 cockpit
and cabin crew members.
Results: Out of 180 participants, 22 participants had no symptoms at the onset.
Among the 158 participants who experienced symptoms, the most common ones
were fatigue (79.7%), cough (63.9%), and myalgia (63.3%). Participants who did
not currently smoke and drank less than once a month reported more symptoms of
COVID-19. The number of COVID-19 symptoms was significantly higher in participants
with normal weight compared to those who were overweight/obese (P= 0.004).
The time taken to return to flight duties after completing COVID-19 treatment was
significantly longer for participants with normal weight compared to those who were
overweight/obese (P=0.041).
Conclusion: Airlines should prioritize fatigue management in crew members recovering
from COVID-19. Additionally, smoking and weight have an impact on the severity of
COVID-19 in young people; therefore, continuous management is necessary, even if
the number of reported symptoms is small. |
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| ISSN: | 1738-2548 2713-9972 |