The gender differences as a risk factor in diabetic patients with covid-19
Iranian Journal of Microbiology, cilt.12, sa.6, ss.625-628, 2020 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 12 Sayı: 6
- Basım Tarihi: 2020
- Doi Numarası: 10.18502/ijm.v12i6.5038
- Dergi Adı: Iranian Journal of Microbiology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.625-628
- Anahtar Kelimeler: COVID-19, Diabetes mellitus type 2, Sex factors
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background and Objectives: In a Turkish cohort study, we revealed first time in literature the gender differences in admission to hospital and rates of mortality for diabetic patients with COVID-19. Materials and Methods: The demographics, length of stay, mortality rates and concomitant chronic metabolic diseases of 152 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 were found in our hospital electronic document system (Probel) and recorded in excel files for further statistical analysis. Results: In the mortality group (n:22), the numbers of men and women were 9 (40.9%) and 4 (18.2%), respectively. Comparing gender rates in diabetic group, the mortality risk of diabetic men was higher and statistically significant (p<0.05, Pearson Chi-square value:7.246). Conclusion: We hope that the findings of this research will give scientists an idea of gender differences in viral pandemics for further studies.