Table 4

- Distribution of the identified first neurological manifestations and symptoms associated with COVID-19 by participants’ sex.

Domain/ItemGenderP-value
MaleFemale
N(%)N(%)
First manifestation
Headache95(62.9)508(74.7).003*
Loss of smell129(85.4)610(89.7).130
Loss of Taste124(82.1)597(87.8).063
Cognitive disturbance40(26.5)199(29.3).496
Seizure27(17.9)84(12.4).071
Stroke12(7.9)44(6.5).513
Insomnia50(33.1)196(28.8).296
Symptom Associated
Headache133(88.1)622(91.5).191
Loss of smell136(90.1)664(97.6).001*
Loss of Taste143(94.7)662(97.4).091
Cognitive disturbance60(39.7)243(35.7).356
Seizure39(25.8)140(20.6).157
Stroke22(14.6)97(14.3).923
Insomnia66(43.7)242(35.6).062
  • P: Pearson X2 test, *p<0.05 (significant)