ArticleCritical care research and practice2024
A Comparison of the Outcomes of COVID-19 Vaccinated and Nonvaccinated Patients Admitted to an Intensive Care Unit in a Low-Middle-Income Country.
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Abstract
Patients critically afflicted with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) often need intensive care unit (ICU) admission, despite comprehensive vaccination campaigns. The challenges faced by healthcare systems in low-middle-income countries, including limited infrastructure and resources, play a pivotal role in shaping the outcomes for these patients. This study aimed to meticulously compare outcomes between COVID-19 vaccinated and nonvaccinated patients admitted to the ICU. In addition, demographic factors and the ICU course influencing mortality were also assessed. A retrospective review of records from the COVID-ICU of Aga Khan University Hospital spanning July 2021-March 2022 included 133 patients. Statistical analyses, encompassing the Mann-Whitney U-test and chi-square/Fisher exact test, discerned quantitative and qualitative differences. Stepwise multivariable logistic regression models with forward selection identified factors associated with hospital mortality. Results revealed comparable cohorts: vaccinated (48.13%) and nonvaccinated (51.87%). Vaccinated individuals, characterized by advanced age and higher Charlson Comorbidity Index, exhibited more critical disease (89.1%;
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