Introduction:

COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has led to a global pandemic. This study focuses on the clinical characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 at the Caja Petrolera de Salud (CPS) in Cochabamba, Bolivia, during the 2020-2022 period. The objective of this study was to identify differences in risk factors between recovered and deceased patients.

Materials and Methods:

An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted. The study population included 559 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 by RT-PCR (2020-2022). Data were obtained from electronic medical records and epidemiological reports. Sociodemographic variables, comorbidities, and clinical signs, and symptoms were analyzed. Descriptive analyses and a logistic regression model were applied to assess the association between risk factors and clinical outcomes.

Results:

Among the 559 patients, 56% were male and 44% female, with a mean age of 41 years. The most common symptoms were fever (25.94%), headache (23.26%), and cough (23.08%). The most frequent comorbidities included hypertension (8.94%), obesity (6.44%), and type 2 diabetes (4.65%). However, no statistically significant associations were found between these conditions and recovery or death.

Discussion:

The findings reflect a relatively young population with a lower prevalence of severe comorbidities compared to international studies. Although hypertension and obesity are well-documented predictors of severe disease, their impact was limited in this cohort. Study limitations include its cross-sectional design and reliance on secondary data. Validation through prospective cohort studies is recommended.