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ArticleJournal of health, population, and nutrition2024

Comprehensive assessment of COVID-19 case fatality rate and influential factors in Khuzestan Province, Iran: a two-year study.

Mohammad-Navid Bastani, Manoochehr Makvandi, Maryam Moradi, Somayeh Biparva Haghighi, Maryam Rostami, Sepideh Nasimzadeh, Homayoun Amiri, Seyed Mohammad Alavi, Mohammad Rashno, Ahmadreza Mohtadi and 8 more

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Article in Journal of health, population, and nutrition, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Mohammad-Navid BastaniVirology Department, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, 15794 - 61357, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-4858-8723
Manoochehr MakvandiVirology Department, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, 15794 - 61357, Iran.
Maryam MoradiDepartment of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Somayeh Biparva HaghighiDepartment of English, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Maryam RostamiDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Sepideh NasimzadehVirology Department, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, 15794 - 61357, Iran.
Homayoun AmiriDeputy of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Seyed Mohammad AlaviInfectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Mohammad RashnoDepartment of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Ahmadreza MohtadiPain Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Research and Development Unit, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Farid YousefiDepartment of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Abbas FayeziDepartment of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Mohammadreza MirkarimiAboozar Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences | ajums, Ahvaz, Iran.
Maryam Haddadzadeh ShoushtariAir Pollution and Respiratory Diseases Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Masoud ZadkaramiDepartment of Pediatrics, Medical School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Negin BalarVirology Department, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, 15794 - 61357, Iran.
Siamak Mirab SameiiReference Health Laboratory, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Mehdi TorabizadehClinical Research Development Unit, Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. dr.mtorabizadeh@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe emergence of a new pandemic SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) resulted in a high mortality rate across the world. This study sought to comprehensively analyze the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) associated with COVID-19 in the Khuzestan province of Iran". The primary objective was to discern patterns and determinants influencing CFR, shedding light on the evolving impact of the pandemic on morbidity and mortality.

methodsA retrospective examination was performed on a dataset encompassing confirmed COVID-19 cases and related fatalities in Khuzestan. Data, spanning from December 2020 to April 2022, underwent rigorous statistical analysis. Demographic variables, comorbidities, and temporal trends were scrutinized to identify key factors influencing CFR.

resultsPreliminary findings revealed dynamic shifts in CFR, capturing the nuanced nature of the pandemic over time. Demographic nuances, particularly age and gender, emerged as significant determinants impacting CFR, the reported CFR of COVID-19 in Khuzestan province was 1.79%.

conclusionThis study contributes critical insights into the CFR landscape of COVID-19 in Khuzestan, providing a foundation for evidence-based decision-making in public health. The identified factors influencing mortality rates offer valuable information for tailoring interventions and optimizing resource allocation. Continuous monitoring and further investigations are recommended to adapt strategies to the evolving nature of the pandemic.

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