Clinical and Epidemiological Features of Death with COVID-19 in Karnali Province of Nepal

Authors

  • Rabin Khadka Ministry of Health and Population, Department of Health Services, Health Service Directorate, Karnali Province, Nepal
  • Laxman Datt Bhatt Pokhara Univerity,Department of Healthcare Management, National Open College,Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Kanchan Thapa Independent Public Health Researcher, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Udaya Bahadur BC Department of Society and Health, Mahidol University, Phutthamonthon, Thailand
  • Chetan Nidhi Wagle Ministry of Social Development (MoSD), Public Health Service Office Surkhet, Karnali Province, Nepal

Keywords:

COVID-19, Karnali Province, Epidemiology, Mortality due to COVID, COVID Mortality in Karnali Province, COVID Mortality in Nepal

Abstract

Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has rapidly spread to many countries and increased mortality worldwide. Most deaths were either elderly or have underlying medical problems and even young individuals have died from COVID-19. We sought to analyze the epidemiological and clinical profiles of COVID-19 related deaths in Karnali Province, Nepal.

Methods: We studied COVID-19 deaths from 19 May 2020 to 25 December 2020. Information from all districts of Karnali Province was included in this study. Demographic characteristics and geographic distribution map of the death toll in each district over time were analyzed. Quantum GIS(QGIS) 3.16.2 version was used to plot the deaths on maps and IBM SPSS Statistics 25 to perform statistical analysis

Results: As of December 25, 2020, a total of 25 deaths were reported. The mean age of death was 52 (SD 20.99) years. Most of the deaths were distributed in the age group of 50 years and above. Additionally, the male to female ratio was 5:2. A total of 56% of the deaths in Karnali were with underlying diseases and was more prominent among males. Most of the cases were centralized in the Surkhet district with the highest death rate in Birendranagar municipality.

Conclusion: COVID-19 poses a substantial threat to the old age population with co-morbid health conditions. The geographical distributions showed that the epidemic in the Surkhet district is more serious than that in the surrounding districts. Case investigation, Contract tracing, and dedicated ICU ventilator service for critical cases are essential for response of Pandemic.

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2020-12-01

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Khadka, R., Bhatt, L. D., Thapa, K., BC, U. B., & Wagle, C. N. (2020). Clinical and Epidemiological Features of Death with COVID-19 in Karnali Province of Nepal . Europasian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2(2), 26–32. Retrieved from https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/ejms/article/view/40949

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): EJMS | COVID-19 Special Issue

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