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Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of COVID-19 in Eastern Algeria

Karouche Saida1, Benbott Amel1, Rouar Salim Djouad Marwa1

  • 1Faculty of Exact Sciences, Natural and Life Sciences, Universite of Larbi Ben Mhidi Oum El Bouaghi-Algeria.

Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|October 11, 2022
PubMed

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Social and biological factors significantly impact COVID-19 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) risk and severity in Algeria. Body Mass Index (BMI) classes showed a confirmed relationship with the pandemic

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • COVID-19, a viral infection caused by SARS-CoV-2, significantly impacted Algeria, making it the third most affected nation in Africa.
  • Understanding transmission dynamics and risk factors is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key risk factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection incidence.
  • To analyze the impact of these risk factors on the clinical course of COVID-19.
  • To investigate the relationship between behavioral factors and COVID-19 outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A partial cross-sectional study was conducted.
  • The study included 808 participants of both sexes, aged 1 to 90 years.
  • Data was collected through a behavioral survey of individuals previously diagnosed with COVID-19 in Oum-El-Bouaghi, Algeria.

Main Results:

  • SARS-CoV-2 infection demonstrated a strong association with social and biological factors.
  • A significant relationship was confirmed between Body Mass Index (BMI) classes and COVID-19 pandemic impact (p < 0.05).
  • Further analysis revealed specific social and biological determinants influencing infection rates and disease severity.

Conclusions:

  • Social and biological factors play a critical role in COVID-19 epidemiology.
  • BMI is a significant predictor of COVID-19 outcomes in the studied Algerian population.
  • Targeted public health strategies addressing these factors are essential for managing the pandemic.
Abstract

Keywords:
AlgeriaCOVID-19epidemiologyrisk factors

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