Table 1.
Comparison of severity and outcome of COVID-19 between homeless and age and sex-matched non-homeless controls
| Homeless (n = 14) n, n (%) | Non-homeless (n = 42) n, n (%) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission CRP level (mg/L), median (IQR) | 79.6 (30.4; 191.2) | 84.3 (51.7; 151.7) | 0.62 |
| Admission LDH level (UI/L), median (IQR) | 397 (316; 487) | 416 (238; 489) | 0.92 |
| Admission lymphocyte count (/μL), median (IQR) | 1065 (980; 1620) | 880 (690; 1270) | 0.10 |
| Symptoms delay before admission (days), median (IQR) | 6.0 (4.0; 7.0) | 7.0 (6.0; 10.0) | 0.18 |
| ICU admission | 2 (14.29%) | 12 (28.57%) | 0.47 |
| Invasive ventilation | 1 (7.14%) | 8 (19.05%) | 0.42 |
| Dialysis | 0 (0.00%) | 2 (4.88%) | 1.00 |
| HCQ treatment | 11 (78.57%) | 1 (97.62%) | 0.06 |
| Length of stay in ICU (days), median (IQR) | 5.5 (1.0; 10.0) | 15.0 (8.0; 23.5) | 0.22 |
| Length of stay in hospital (days), median (IQR) | 6.0 (4.0; 10.0) | 11.0 (5.0; 20.0) | 0.11 |
| Mortality | 2 (14.29%) | 8 (19.51%) | 1.00 |
CRP, C-reactive protein; IQR, interquartile range; LDH, lactate dehydrogenase; ICU, intensive care unit; HCQ, hydroxychloroquine.