Magnitude and associated factors of mortality among patients admitted with COVID-19 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow around the world and has caused enormous mortality and morbidity. The severity and mortality of coronavirus disease are associated with various comorbidities. The infection fatality rate was reported to be inconsistent with different studies. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the magnitude and factors associated with mortality among patients admitted to Eka Kotebe General Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Eka Kotebe General Hospital among patients who were admitted for COVID-19 from January 15, 2021, to June 30, 2021. A total of 393 records of patients were selected by simple random sampling. Data was extracted from compiled data forms where available information was already ta

SUBMITTER: Getahun GK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10434868 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature