Epidemiological characteristics of pandemic coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Oman
Joint Authors
Padmamohan J. Kurup
Al-Maani, Amal
al-Jardani, Aminah
al-Rawahi, Badir
Prakash, K. P.
al-Wuhaybi, Adil
al-Harithi, Khalid
al-Muqbali, Ali
al-Mayahi, Zayid
al-Abri, Sayf
al-Tubi, Muhammad
Source
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 21, Issue 2 (31 May. 2021), pp.195-202, 8 p.
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Publication Date
2021-05-31
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of the current study was to describe COVID-19’s epidemiological characteristics in Oman during the initial stages of the outbreak and compare findings with other countries’ reports.
methods : data were drawn from a descriptive, records-based review of reported cases of COVID-19 collected through the national COVID-19 surveillance system from February to April 2020.
results : a total of 2,443 confirmed cases were reported during the study period.
the overall first-time testing rate for this period was 851.7 per 100,000, the positivity rate was 53.1 (confidence intervals [CI]: 51.0–55.2) and the death rate was 0.32 (CI: 0.20–0.54) per 100,000 population, respectively.
the overall national positive ratio was 5.7% and ranged from 2.2–7.1% across various governorates.
Muscat Governorate had the highest positive ratio (12.5%).
people in the 51–60 year old age group (RR = 1.97), males(RR = 1.24), non-Omanis (RR = 2.33) and those living in Muscat (RR = 2.14) emerged as categories with significant demographic risk for COVID-19 cases when compared to the national average.
the mean age was 35.6 ± 13.4.
asymptomatic cases accounted for nearly 16%.
conclusion : the overall rate of COVID-19 cases and deaths were low in Oman compared to the rest of the world during the study period.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Rawahi, Badir& Prakash, K. P.& al-Wuhaybi, Adil& al-Jardani, Aminah& al-Harithi, Khalid& Padmamohan J. Kurup…[et al.]. 2021. Epidemiological characteristics of pandemic coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal،Vol. 21, no. 2, pp.195-202.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1344189
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Rawahi, Badir…[et al.]. Epidemiological characteristics of pandemic coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Vol. 21, no. 2 (May. 2021), pp.195-202.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1344189
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Rawahi, Badir& Prakash, K. P.& al-Wuhaybi, Adil& al-Jardani, Aminah& al-Harithi, Khalid& Padmamohan J. Kurup…[et al.]. Epidemiological characteristics of pandemic coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2021. Vol. 21, no. 2, pp.195-202.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1344189
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 201-202
Record ID
BIM-1344189