NSU Research Contributions
Title : Association of comorbidities with the COVID-19 severity and hospitalization: A study among the recovered individuals in Bangladesh
Authors : Sumon Ganguli, Sabbir Howlader, Kamol Dey, Suman Barua, Md. Nazrul Islam, Tahmidul Islam Aquib, Prosenjit Biswas Partho, Rivu Raj Chakraborty, Bidduth Barua, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, and Paritosh Kumar Biswas
| Journal Article Title: International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) | Volume Number: 16 | Publication Year : 2022 | |
| Index: indexed | Ranking: No Ranking | ISSN (Print): 1658-3639 | Publisher Name: Qassim University |
| Pages : 16 | |||
| 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 : End the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases Achieve universal health coverage Empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all |
| Impact statement: This retrospective study of 1,025 recovered individuals provides a critical evidence-based mandate for clinical prioritization in Bangladesh, where hypertension (HTN) and diabetes (DM) emerged as the most prevalent underlying risks for severe COVID-19. The research reveals that the presence of multiple comorbidities significantly extends recovery time—up to 27 days—and that a combination of DM, HTN, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) carries a 6.82-times higher risk for hospitalization. Notably, the study found that while infection rates were lower in women, hospitalized female patients often faced more severe physical aggravation than their male counterparts—a finding the authors suggest is unique among South Asian reports. These insights are vital for managing healthcare resources and protecting vulnerable populations during ongoing and future respiratory pandemics. | Collaboration: Partner University | Keywords: COVID-19, comorbidities, severity, hospitalization |
