Determination of Clinical Characteristics and Complications of COVID-19 Patients Isolated at Brack General Hospital: A Descriptive Analytical Study

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to global health systems, exposing critical gaps in regional preparedness and clinical understanding. In Libya, where reliable clinical data remain scarce, this descriptive-analytical study aimed to explore the clinical characteristics and systemic complications among COVID-19 patients isolated at Brak General Hospital in southern Libya. The study included a sample of 100 patients whose data were analyzed using a descriptive methodology with SPSS software. The findings revealed that males constituted the majority of cases (67%), and the most commonly reported symptoms were fever (89%), fatigue (79%), and dyspnea 74% Furthermore, 75% of patients had underlying chronic conditions, primarily diabetes and hypertension. A statistically significant correlation was identified between the number of comorbidities and the severity of complications, including increased rates of thrombotic events, respiratory and renal failure, and mortality. No significant association was found between patient gender and clinical outcomes. The study concluded with the recommendation to develop targeted diagnostic and treatment protocols for high-risk groups and to enhance isolation centers in resource-limited settings. It also emphasized the need to incorporate key clinical indicators such as coagulation status and renal function into the initial assessment of patients, and called for further region-specific epidemiological research.