Statistical and spatial analysis of the impact of COVID-19 mortality on some demographic factors in Kuwait in 2020
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic was directly responsible for a large number of death cases worldwide and Kuwait was no exception. This article attempted to analyze and understand any impacts of demographic factors on COVID-19 mortality in Kuwait over 2020. Specifically, age, nationality status, gender and population density of the deceased were considered. Method: Statistical and spatial analysis utilized ArcGIS and hypothesis testing to obtain the results. Results: Based on the results, it was found that all three demographic factors (age, nationality and gender) had significant statistical impact on COVID-19 mortality. As the elderly, males and citizens were the groups at highest risk of dying from COVID-19. Furthermore, a spatial analysis has shown that population density of Kuwait’s governorates did not have any significant impact on mortality due to COVID-19. Conclusion: The findings suggested that any policies and public health campaigns for future pandemics or COVID-19 waves should be designed in a way to mitigate the impacts on the most vulnerable groups.
Authors: Nayef F. Alghais, Barrak A. Alkharaz
Institutions: Kuwait University, Ministry of Defense
Language: English
Subfield: Modeling and Simulation
Field: Mathematics
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4400548644