Predictors of COVID-19 severity and hospitalization: A survey-based study from Jordan.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore the possible predictors of severe illness and hospitalization due to COVID-19 among Jordanians.

Method

The study was cross-sectional, survey-based and was conducted from March to July of 2021. Individuals who had recovered from COVID-19 (n = 2148) were recruited in the study. Participants were categorized according to the severity of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization. The study sample was stratified according to age, gender, body mass index (BMI), comorbidities, family income, smoking status, and ABO blood groups. Risk factors were investigated using the Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analyses.

Results

Severe illness and hospitalization were associated with older age, males, individuals with comorbidities, higher BMI, a

SUBMITTER: Kofahi HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9192355 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature