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Paper Id:
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IJGRD1003
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Title:
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DETERMINANTS OF COVID-19 MORTALITY AMONG HOSPITALIZED ADULTS IN WINDHOEK A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
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| Published in: |
International Journal of Global Research and Development |
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IJGRD |
| ISSN: |
ISSN Applied |
| Volume / Issue: |
Volume 1 Issue 1 |
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11
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| Published On: |
2/26/2026 8:33:55 AM (MM/dd/yyyy) |
Main Author Details
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Name:
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Takura Bhila |
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Independent |
Co - Author Details
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| Dr. Jomin George |
School of Nursing and Midwifery |
Abstract
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Research Area:
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Hospital administration |
| KeyWord: |
COVID-19, mortality, comorbidity, mortality |
| Abstract: |
This study aimed to investigate common risk factors for COVID-19 mortality of adult among inpatients in Windhoek. The findings generated by this study were of public health significance, as they guided policies and programs aimed at reducing severe outcomes of COVID-19 cases. 1936 records of all hospitalized COVID-19 cases with comorbidities were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study. The study was conducted on the records apprehended on the COVID-19 national line list between the periods of January 2021-November 2021. For the purpose of this study, a convenience sampling methods was employed. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS Version 28.0.1.0(142) and generated tables and graphs. Risk ratios were generated using multivariate analyses to carry out logistic regression to identify the association between age, sex, underlying comorbidity and the time of hospitalization. Consequently, risk factors with p values of <0.05 from the multivariate analysis were considered statistically significant. A total of 114 fatalities were reported in this study out of the 1936 records used throughout the study period, and gender had no bearing on mortality chances. Age was also not shown to be a risk factor among the hospitalized patients during the study period. Hypertension and cardiovascular disease, which are known to be the major global chronic Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), were identified as the leading contributing risk factor and had contributed 46% to the total deaths. Additionally, the presence of comorbidities was identified as an important risk factor that contributed to COVID-19 mortality. The data had also revealed that clinical case category was a significant risk factor. Those who experienced severe clinical manifestations contributed 50% of all fatalities to the infection. |
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IEEE
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Takura Bhila, Dr. Jomin George, "DETERMINANTS OF COVID-19 MORTALITY AMONG HOSPITALIZED ADULTS IN WINDHOEK A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY", International Journal of Global Research and Development,
vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 10-20, 2026.
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MLA
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Takura Bhila, Dr. Jomin George "DETERMINANTS OF COVID-19 MORTALITY AMONG HOSPITALIZED ADULTS IN WINDHOEK A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY." International Journal of Global Research and Development,
vol 1, no. 1, 2026, pp. 10-20.
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APA
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Takura Bhila, Dr. Jomin George (2026). DETERMINANTS OF COVID-19 MORTALITY AMONG HOSPITALIZED ADULTS IN WINDHOEK A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY. International Journal of Global Research and Development,
1(1), 10-20.
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DETERMINANTS OF COVID-19 MORTALITY AMONG HOSPITALIZED ADULTS IN WINDHOEK A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
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