COVID Research: Open Access(CROA)
ISSN: 2995-7826 | DOI: 10.33140/CROA
Keziah L. Malm
Ghana Health Service, Accra, Ghana
Publications
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Research Article
High Asymptomatic Presentation of Covid-19 in Ghana: Factors to Consider for Enhanced Pandemic Control
Author(s): Keziah L. Malm*, Franklin Asiedu Bekoe, George Asumah Adu, Charles N. Lwanga, Badu Sarkodie, Patrick Aboagye and Ernest Kenu
Background: Ghana recorded its first two COVID-19 cases on March 12, 2020; and as of May 05, 2020, a total of 2719 confirmed cases and 18 deaths were recorded in ten (10) regions of Ghana with Greater Accra Region been the epicenter of the outbreak. Analysis of patient data by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) revealed an asymptomatic carrier rate of 93%. This was higher compared with the 25-50% rates for China, Singapore and other parts of the world. Consequently, this study sought to determine factors associated with the asymptomatic presentation of Ghana’s COVID-19 cases to inform design and targeting of control interventions. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from 20th July to 14th August 2020 in all 10 regions that had confirmed up to 20 cases as of May 14, 2020. Study participants were randomly selected and asked quest.. Read More»