PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Alqaisi, Rashed O.
AU  - Al-Kubaisy, Waqar A.
AU  - Abughanam, Shahed N.
AU  - Alfalayleh, Areen Z.
AU  - Almasri, Mohamad-Said H.
TI  - Risk factors and characteristics of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Jordan
AID  - 10.15537/smj.2023.44.20230209
DP  - 2023 Oct 01
TA  - Saudi Medical Journal
PG  - 1054--1060
VI  - 44
IP  - 10
4099  - http://smj.org.sa/content/44/10/1054.short
4100  - http://smj.org.sa/content/44/10/1054.full
SO  - Saudi Med J2023 Oct 01; 44
AB  - Objectives: To investigate the occurrence and identify the factors contributing to hospitalization among individuals diagnosed with COVID-19.Methods: From June 15, 2020 to September 30, 2020, a cross-sectional study utilizing an online questionnaire was carried out in Jordan. The study included 657 COVID-19 patients who had recovered and had reached a minimum of 3 months post-illness. Sociodemographic and COVID-19-related data were collected. The questionnaire was distributed to members of the “My Experience with COVID-19 Association” in Jordan.Results: The prevalence of hospitalization among COVID-19 patients was 3%. Patients with hypertension (p=0.00), diabetes mellitus (p=0.00), and heart disease (p=0.009); using angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) and angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) (p=0.00); with body mass indexes (BMI) above normal (p=0.005); and aged over 45 years (p=0.00) were at higher risk of hospitalization. Using an odds ratio (OR), hypertension (OR=7.1), diabetes mellitus (OR=11.4), heart disease (OR=6.3), angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers use (OR=10.8), and having a BMI >25 (OR=5) were significant hospitalization risk factors. The seasonal influenza vaccine, smoking, and neuropsychological symptoms showed no significance.Conclusion: Identifying high-risk groups can help them monitor their health and take preventive measures against COVID-19 infection.