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COVID-19 Infection among Patients Presenting to a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Meera Bista1, Raunak Bista2, Vabesh Mishra3
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal.
JNMA; Journal of the Nepal Medical Association
|May 19, 2023
Summary
This study found a high prevalence of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) in patients at a tertiary care center. Over half of the patients tested positive, indicating a significant impact of the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- The global impact of Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) necessitates understanding its prevalence in various healthcare settings.
- Tertiary care centers serve a critical role in managing infectious diseases during pandemics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of COVID-19 among patients attending a tertiary care center's fever clinic.
- To provide data on COVID-19 infection rates in a specific clinical setting.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted from January to September 2021.
- Data were collected from patients diagnosed via real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing.
- Point estimates and 95% Confidence Intervals were calculated.
Main Results:
- Out of 230 patients presenting to the fever clinic, 130 (56.52%) were diagnosed with COVID-19.
- The 95% Confidence Interval for the prevalence was 50.11-62.93%.
Conclusions:
- The prevalence of COVID-19 observed in this tertiary care setting was higher than in comparable studies.
- Findings highlight the continued burden of COVID-19 in healthcare facilities during the pandemic.
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