Citation:
Gesesew HA, Koye DN, Fetene DM, ...... Alene KA, Awoke MA, Birhanau MM, Gebremedhin AT, ........ Adane AA. Risk factors for COVID-19 infection, disease severity and related deaths in Africa: A systematic review. BMJ Open. 2021;11(2).
Keywords:
Epidemiology; public health; respiratory medicine (see thoracic medicine)
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive evidence on risk factors for transmission, disease severity and COVID-19 related deaths in Africa. A systematic review has been conducted to synthesise existing evidence on risk factors affecting COVID-19 outcomes across Africa.
Risk factors for COVID-19 infection, disease severity and related deaths in Africa: A systematic review
The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive evidence on risk factors for transmission, disease severity and COVID-19 related deaths in Africa. A systematic review has been conducted to synthesise existing evidence on risk factors affecting COVID-19 outcomes across Africa.