Table 3 Reported symptoms at the time of the interview (N = 327)
Variable | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Weakness | 247 (75.5%) |
Body aches | 217 (66.4%) |
Pallor | 187 (57.2%) |
Anorexia | 180 (55.0%) |
Nausea and vomiting | 155 (47.4%) |
Epigastric pain | 137 (41.9%) |
Abdominal distension | 136 (41.6%) |
Abdominal pain | 126 (38.5%) |
Sweating | 123 (37.6%) |
Swelling | 90 (27.5%) |
Dysphagia | 84 (25.7%) |
Shortness of breath | 83 (25.4%) |
Cough | 80 (24.5%) |
Urinary tract infection symptoms | 79 (24.2%) |
Loose motions | 73 (22.3%) |
Fever | 70 (21.4%) |
Constipation | 67 (20.5%) |
Bleeding | 37 (11.3%) |
Other symptoms | 61 (18.7%) |