Table 3.
The adjusted Odds Ratios for factors associated with mortality among COVID-19 patients treated at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital.
| Variables | AOR | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Females | 0.220 | 0.059–0.827 | 0.030 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 9.014 | 1.726–47.067 | 0.010 |
| Ages 50 years and above | 2.725 | 1.187–6.258 | 0.018 |
| Other co-morbidities | 6.860 | 1.309–35.957 | 0.020 |
| Cancers | 1.461 | 0.022–99.174 | 0.860 |
| HIV and AIDs | 3.041 | 0.653–14.166 | 0.157 |
| Certificate of education | 4.698 | 0.596–37.023 | 0.142 |
| Other cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) | 7.050 | 0.179–277.547 | 0.297 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPDS) | 0.441 | 0.016–12.106 | 0.628 |
| Tiredness | 0.059 | 0.009–0.371 | 0.000 |
| General body aches and pains | 0.066 | 0.007–0.605 | 0.020 |
| Loss of speech and movements | 0.134 | 0.270–0.660 | 0.010 |
| Vomiting | 1.209 | 0.149–9.804 | 0.859 |
| Diarrhea | 3.167 | 0.360–27.853 | 0.299 |
| Sore throat | 0.478 | 0.110–2.073 | 0.324 |
Other co-morbidities include hepatitis B, liver failure, and liver cirrhosis.