Association between opioid abuse and COVID-19 susceptibility: a propensity score matched study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Opioid use disorder (OUD) has been associated with adverse health outcomes, and its potential impact on COVID-19 outcomes is of significant concern. This study aimed to assess the susceptibility and clinical outcomes of hospitalized COVID-19 patients with OUD using a propensity score-matched design.

Methods

A historical cohort study was conducted in Alborz province, Iran, during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients aged 18 years and above with confirmed COVID-19 were included in the study. OUD was defined as a compulsive urge to use opioids or opioid-derivative drugs. Non-opioid abusers with COVID-19 were selected as the control group. Data on demographics, clinical characteristics, laboratory factors, comorbidities, and vital signs were collected.

SUBMITTER: Hedayatyaghoobi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10696756 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature