Table 4 Comparison of duration before and during hospitalization for the study periods
From: Outcomes of childhood severe malaria: a comparative of study pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 periods
Variables | Total | pre-COVID-19 period | COVID-19 period | U | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duration before presentation | 3 (2 to 4) | 3 (2 to 4) | 3 (2 to 5) | 26712.50U | 0.029 | |
LOH | 3 (1 to 6) | 4 (2 to 12) | 2 (1 to 3) | 26786.50U | < 0.001 | |
Index of severity |