Variability of COVID-19 mortality in Honduras: influence of sociodemographic factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Central America, Honduras experienced a significant increase in SARS-CoV-2 infections between March 11, 2020, and January 26, 2022. Although limited research has been conducted on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations in Central American countries, this study seeks to contribute to the existing body of knowledge in the region. The objective of this study was to investigate the variability of COVID-19 mortality in Honduras and the impact of sociodemographic factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional and ecological study, using data from cases collected by the National Risk Management System (SINAGER) and recorded by the Demographic Observatory of the National Autonomous University of Honduras (ODU) between March 11, 2020, and January 26, 2022. Sociodemograp

SUBMITTER: Escoto Rodriguez VC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871627 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature