Table 3.
Negative binomial regression evaluating the impact of COVID-19 severity on the number of new deficits at 12 months in Veterans with positive COVID-19 test. (N = 91,338)
| Variable | Mean Ratio (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 Severity | ||
| Mild | 1 | Ref |
| Moderate | 2.34 (2.29–2.39) | < 0.001 |
| Severe | 3.32 (3.2–3.44) | < 0.001 |
| VA-FI deficits at baseline | 1.01 (1.01–1.01) | < 0.001 |
| Female | 0.98 (0.95–1.02) | 0.317 |
| Age Group | ||
| Age 50–59 | 1 | Ref |
| Age 60–69 | 1.19 (1.16–1.22) | < 0.001 |
| Age 70–79 | 1.35 (1.32–1.38) | < 0.001 |
| Age 80+ | 1.6 (1.55–1.65) | < 0.001 |
| Race | ||
| White | 1 | Ref |
| Black | 1.04 (1.02–1.07) | < 0.001 |
| American Indian/ Asian/Native Hawaiian | 1.01 (0.95–1.06) | 0.781 |
| Missing/Multiple Races | 1.02 (0.97–1.07) | 0.443 |
| Hispanic | 0.99 (0.96–1.03) | 0.663 |
| BMI | ||
| <18.5 | 1.05 (0.95–1.16) | 0.371 |
| 18.5 – 25 | 1 | Ref |
| >25 – 30 | 0.95 (0.93–0.98) | 0.0002 |
| >30 – 35 | 0.99 (0.96–1.01) | 0.342 |
| >35 – 40 | 1.03 (1–1.06) | 0.059 |
| >40 | 1.14 (1.1–1.18) | < 0.001 |