Table 5 Measures implemented to stop the spread of Covid-19
Variable | Modality | Users (n = 64) | Covid-19 case group (n = 29) | Control group (n = 35) | Univariate analysis (α = 0.05) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Time between symptom onset and medical consultation | m = 7.31 days | m = 5.65 days | m = 20 days | p = 0.04 | |
s = 8.59 days | s = 7.06 days | s = 10 days | |||
Denial about the possibility of being Covid-19 positive | Yes | 39.13% (9) | |||
No | 60.87% (14) | ||||
Strict self-isolation measures for confirmed and suspected participants | Yes | 82.61% (19) | |||
No | 17.39% (4) | ||||
Modification of accommodation type for the participant following confirmation of Covid-19 positivity | Yes | 8.70% (2) | |||
No | 91.30% (21) | ||||
Hospitalization following the onset of symptoms suggestive of Covid-19 | Yes | 4.35% (1) | |||
No | 95.65% (22) | ||||
Prescription of medicines to treat infection | Yes | 86.96% (20) | |||
No | 13.04% (3) | ||||
Duration of symptoms suggestive of Covid-19 | 1–2 days | 17.39% (4) | |||
2–3 days | 21.74% (5) | ||||
3–5 days | 13.04% (3) | ||||
5–9 days | 30.44% (7) | ||||
9–14 days | 17.39% (4) | ||||
Time between the onset of symptoms and nasopharyngeal PCR test | m = 28.29 days | ||||
s = 23.82 days | |||||
PCR test results | Positive | 3.92% (2) | |||
Negative | 96.08% (49) | ||||
Serological test results | Positive | 0% (0) | |||
Negative | 100% (10) | ||||
Conclusions regarding COVID status | Identified as not having Covid-19 | 53.13% (34) | 97.14% (34) | ||
Not suspected of having Covid-19 | 1.56% (1) | 2.86% (1) | |||
Suspected of being a Covid-19 case | 42.19% (27) | 93.10% (27) | |||
Identified as being a Covid-19 case | 3.12% (2) | 6.90% (2) | |||
Form of Covid observed | No symptoms | 3.45% (1) | |||
Mild form | 68.97% (20) | ||||
Moderate form | 27.59% (8) |