Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of patients in the included studies and meta-analysis.
| Characteristics | Prevalence (%) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 54 | 50-57 |
| Severe | 30 | 25-35 |
| Symptom | ||
| Chest tightness | 18 | 9-28 |
| Cough | 59 | 48-70 |
| Diarrhea | 5 | 3-7 |
| Fatigue | 31 | 20-43 |
| Fever | 80 | 71-88 |
| Headache | 8 | 4-12 |
| Myalgia | 20 | 12-28 |
| Shortness of breath | 27 | 19-34 |
| Sore throat | 9 | 4-15 |
| Sputum production | 25 | 18-31 |
| Comorbidities | ||
| Cardiovascular disease | 8 | 5-10 |
| Chronic liver disease | 3 | 2-5 |
| Chronic renal diseases | 1 | 1-1 |
| Chronic respiratory system diseases | 1 | 1-1 |
| Diabetes | 9 | 7-11 |
| Hypertension | 19 | 15-23 |
| Malignancy | 2 | 1-3 |