Table 3.
Individual level characteristics of COVID-19 cases among nationals and refugees in refugee settlements in Uganda, March 23, 2020 to March 31, 2021
| Nationals | Refugees | Total | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of cases | 728 (N (%)) | 271 (N (%)) | 999 (N (%)) | |
| Sex distribution | 0.79 | |||
| Female cases | 313 (43.0) | 119 (43.9) | 432 (43.2) | |
| Male cases | 415 (57.0) | 152 (56.1) | 567 (56.8) | |
| Age – mean (SD) | 28.4 (14.6) | 26.8 (14.7) | 27.9 (14.6) | 0.12 |
| Most affected age groups | 18–29 253 (34.9) | 18–29 92 (33.9) | 18–29 345 (34.6) | 0.61 |
| Regional distribution | < 0.01 | |||
| Center | 447 (61.4) | 88 (32.5) | 535 (53.6) | |
| South | 62 (8.5) | 107 (39.5) | 169 (16.9) | |
| West Nile | 219 (30.1) | 76 (28.0) | 295 (29.5) |
Sources of Data: UNHCR line list from refugee settlements