Predictors of recovery from COVID-19: a retrospective study in one of the aspirational district of India

Authors

  • Gurmeet Katoch Department of Health and Family Welfare Office of Chief Medical Officer, Chamba District Chamba Himachal Pradesh, India.
  • Ekta Sharma Department of Health and Family Welfare Office of Chief Medical Officer, Chamba District Chamba Himachal Pradesh, India.
  • Rajesh Guleri Department of Health and Family Welfare Office of Chief Medical Officer, Chamba District Chamba Himachal Pradesh, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20213803

Keywords:

COVID-19, Aspirational, Epidemiology, Recovery predictors, Kaplan Meier, Regression

Abstract

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the third corona virus that has emerged among the human population in last two decades. The main aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology and recovery predictors of Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) patients admitted at COVID health facilities.

Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted from April 2020 to September 2020. The categorical and continuous variables were expressed as frequency, percentages and as mean and standard deviation respectively. Pearson chi square test and multivariable logistic regression were applied to ascertain the associations. Mean recovery time was compared by Kaplan-Meier analysis.

Results: The mean age of participants was 36.8±17.54 years with a male preponderance. The age group of 20-39 years was the most affected group (43%). Age and pre-existing co morbidities were found to be significant factors affecting the recovery duration of patients. Mean recovery time with respect to age groups and gender was 15 and 18 days respectively. Mortality rate of 2% was recorded.

Conclusions: In conclusion, COVID-19 affects a wide-range of population. Although age was not found to be a significant factor for acquiring the disease, however younger age group was significantly associated with early recovery. Considering our findings, we suggest additional measures to protect the vulnerable population.

Author Biographies

Gurmeet Katoch, Department of Health and Family Welfare Office of Chief Medical Officer, Chamba District Chamba Himachal Pradesh, India.

Dr Gurmeet Katoch is District Health Officer posted under Department of Health and Family Welfare at Office of Chief Medical Officer District Chamba. He holds Bachelor in medicine and bachelor of surgery(MBBS) degree and Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) from National Institute of Epidemiology Chennai, India.

Ekta Sharma, Department of Health and Family Welfare Office of Chief Medical Officer, Chamba District Chamba Himachal Pradesh, India.

Dr Ekta Sharma is Distt Consultant posted under Department of Health and Family Welfare at Office of Chief Medical Officer District Chamba and holds master's degree in public health.

Rajesh Guleri, Department of Health and Family Welfare Office of Chief Medical Officer, Chamba District Chamba Himachal Pradesh, India.

Dr Rajesh Guleri is  Chief Medical Officer under Department of Health and Family Welfare at Office of Chief Medical Officer District Chamba Himachal Pradesh and holds postgraduate degree in MAE.

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2021-09-27

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Katoch, G., Sharma, E., & Guleri, R. (2021). Predictors of recovery from COVID-19: a retrospective study in one of the aspirational district of India. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 8(10), 4967–4972. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20213803

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