Variation in clinical presentation, complications and outcomes for Maori and Pacific peoples among hospitalised adults with COVID-19 in 2022, Aotearoa New Zealand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pacific region-specific data on the clinical course of COVID-19 are limited. We aimed to describe clinical features and outcomes from Aotearoa New Zealand patients, focusing on Māori and Pacific peoples.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective cohort study among adults (≥16 years) hospitalised due to COVID-19 at 11 hospitals from January to May 2022. We included all Māori and Pacific patients and every second non-Māori, non-Pacific (NMNP) patient using data from chart review and national datasets.

Results

Of 2319 patients, 582 (25%) were Māori, 914 (39%) Pacific peoples and 862 NMNP (median age 52, 57 and 63 years respectively). Vaccination coverage (≥2 doses) was 73.4% (n = 437) for Māori, 76.7% (n = 701) for Pacific peoples (n = 701) and 84.8% (n = 731) for

SUBMITTER: Maze MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12347309 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature