Factors associated with COVID-19 in people with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is debate as to whether there is an increased risk of COVID-19 infection in people with Parkinson's disease (PD), possibly due to associated factors. This study aimed to systematically review the factors associated with COVID-19 in people with PD.

Methods

A search was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science up to November 2020 (updated until 1 April 2021). Observational studies that analyzed factors associated with COVID-19 in people with PD were selected and revised.

Results

The authors included six studies (four case-controlled studies and two cross-sectional studies) in the qualitative and quantitative syntheses. The authors found that the following factors were associated with COVID-19 in people with PD: obesity (OR: 1.79, 95% CI: 1.07-2

SUBMITTER: Chambergo-Michilot D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8239569 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature