Farhad Pourfarzi
The healthy behaviours and COVID-19 mortality among Iranian women: A case–control study
Pourfarzi, Farhad; Rahim Pouran, Shima; Dargahi, Abdollah; Karami, Chiman; Fouladi, Nasrin; Zandian, Hamed; Zahirian Moghadam, Telma
Authors
Shima Rahim Pouran
Abdollah Dargahi
Chiman Karami
Nasrin Fouladi
Hamed Zandian
Telma Zahirian Moghadam
Abstract
Background: Women are among the susceptible groups to Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) in Ardabil, north-west of Iran, despite the current global status. The underlying causes of high incidence and fatality rate of women in Ardabil are not fully understood. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the healthy behaviours in women of Ardabil and its relationship with COVID-19 mortality. Methods: We conducted a case–control study to compare the adherence to health protocols and behaviours with respect to COVID-19 between the infected (261 patients) and healthy (515 persons) women. Health protocols and behaviours such as using mask, gloves, disinfectants, history of travelling and contacting, and attending various gatherings and places during the COVID-19 pandemic along with demographic variables were defined as independent variables, and COVID-19 death rate was defined as the dependent variable. Multivariable logistic regression methods were used to explore the risk factors associated with COVID-19 mortality. Results: Chi-square and Fisher tests showed significant differences between infected and healthy women in terms of history of contact and traveling (p < 0.05), wearing mask (p < 0.001), going to work place (p < 0.001), and attend public gatherings (p = 0.038). Multivariable logistic regression disclosed that the age group over 80 years: 8.97 times (95% CI 2.27–29.85), women with underlying chronic diseases: 4.14 times (95% CI 1.61–10.64), and obese women: 3.01 times (95% CI 1.04–6.03) were more likely to die from COVID-19 than other women. Conclusion: Considering the high incidence and mortality rate in Ardabil women due to COVID-19 and the corresponding health behavioural factors, special emphasis should be given to the increase of women awareness on the importance of healthy behaviours, diet, and life-style.
Citation
Pourfarzi, F., Rahim Pouran, S., Dargahi, A., Karami, C., Fouladi, N., Zandian, H., & Zahirian Moghadam, T. (2021). The healthy behaviours and COVID-19 mortality among Iranian women: A case–control study. BMC Women's Health, 21(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-021-01512-0
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
Online Publication Date | Oct 17, 2021 |
Publication Date | Oct 17, 2021 |
Deposit Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
Publicly Available Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
Journal | BMC Women's Health |
Electronic ISSN | 1472-6874 |
Publisher | BioMed Central |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 21 |
Issue | 1 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-021-01512-0 |
Keywords | Woman health; COVID-19; Mortality; Health protocols; Behaviours |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10607846 |
Publisher URL | https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12905-021-01512-0 |
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