NSU Research Contributions
Title : Determinants of Disease Progression in Bangladeshi COVID-19 Patients: A Cross-sectional Survey
Authors : Ridwana Maher Manna, Shahriar Hasan, Rifat Hannan, Tahamina Akter, Md. Masum Mrida, and Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: F1000Research | Volume Number: 13 | Publication Year : 2024 |
| Index: indexed | Ranking: No Ranking | Publisher Name: F1000Research |
| Pages : 13 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Achieve universal health coverage Strengthen capacity for health risk management |
| Impact statement: This cross-sectional survey of 384 COVID-19 patients reveals that while roughly 84% of cases were asymptomatic or mild, significant demographic and clinical factors drastically influence disease progression. The research identifies that patients over 55 have a 9-fold higher chance of severe infection compared to younger adults, and factors such as male gender, smoking, diabetes, asthma/COPD, and cancer are significantly associated with severity. By establishing these determinants, the study provides a critical evidence-based mandate for policymakers to use vulnerability ratings to ensure high-risk comorbid patients receive the appropriate medical resources and managed care. | Collaboration: None | Keywords: COVID-19, Disease Progression, Patients, Bangladesh |
