Table 1.
Characteristics of the study participants (n = 135).
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Males | 83 (61.5) |
| Age (years) | 45 (37–53) |
| Associated conditions | |
| Hypertension | 15 (11) |
| Diabetes mellitus (DM) | 7 (5) |
| Hypothyroidism | 5 (4) |
| Bronchial asthma | 3 (2) |
| Coronary artery disease | 2 (2) |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 2 (2) |
| Osteoarthritis | 1 (1) |
| Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia | 1 (1) |
| Bronchial asthma + hypertension | 1 (1) |
| Total | 37 (27) |
| Body mass index (Kg/M2) | 25.2 (22.9–27.6) |
| Prior COVID-19 infection | 17 (13) |
Categorical data are presented as number and proportions; numerical data are expressed as median (interquartile range).