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Risk factors and survival in patients with COVID-19 in northeastern Brazil

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  • Ana Tereza Fernandes
  • Eujessika K Rodrigues
  • Eder R Araújo
  • Magno F Formiga
  • Priscilla K Sá Horan
  • Ana Beatriz Nunes de Sousa Ferreira
  • Humberto A Barbosa
  • Paulo S Barbosa

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Background: Knowledge about the epidemiology and risk factors surrounding COVID-19 contributes to developing better health strategies to combat the disease. Objective: This study aimed to establish a survival analysis and identify the risk factors for patients with COVID-19 in an upper middle-income city in Brazil. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted with 280 hospitalized patients with COVID-19. The eCOVID platform provided data to monitor COVID-19 cases and help the communication between professionals. Results: Age ≥ 65 years was associated with decreased survival (54.8%), and females had a lower survival rate than males (p = 0.01). Regarding risk factors, urea concentration (p

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  • Ana Tereza Fernandes & Eujessika K Rodrigues & Eder R Araújo & Magno F Formiga & Priscilla K Sá Horan & Ana Beatriz Nunes de Sousa Ferreira & Humberto A Barbosa & Paulo S Barbosa, 2022. "Risk factors and survival in patients with COVID-19 in northeastern Brazil," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 17(11), pages 1-10, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0278213
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278213
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