Investigating the Serum Level of Vitamin D and Its Relationship With the Outcome of the Disease in Patients With Covid-19 Infection Publisher



Saeedi A¹ ; Morovatshoar R² ; Mohammadnahal L³ ; Pooladvand V⁴ ; Raesi R^{5, 6} ; Hushmandi K⁷ ; Daneshi S⁸ ; Halvaee Pour H⁹ Show Affiliations
Source: Open Public Health Journal Published:2024

Abstract

Background: Various studies have reported that the normal level of vitamin D is related to the improvement of the prognosis of patients. Therefore, the level of vitamin D should be checked in hospitalized patients and in cases of vitamin D deficiency. Aim: This study was conducted to investigate the serum level of vitamin D and its relationship with the outcome of the disease in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study (descriptive-analytical) that examined 100 patients with COVID-19. After obtaining permission from Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, the desired data was collected using a researcher-made checklist. The data of the study was collected by the researcher visiting the inpatient wards of the COVID-19 patients. Data were analyzed using SPSS-v-22 software. Results: The average age of the patients was 54.3 ± 24.7 years (age range 3 to 96 years), of which 53 were women and 47 were men. Only 53% of the examined patients were hospitalized, and the rest were included in the study as outpatients. The level of vitamin D in hospitalized people was significantly lower than in outpatients, the serum level of vitamin D in deceased people was lower than in other groups, and a significant relationship was found between age and vitamin D levels in people with COVID-19. Conclusion: The results demonstrated that the frequency of vitamin D deficiency was higher in patients with COVID-19. There was a significant relationship between the average serum level of vitamin D and the severity of COVID-19 disease. © 2024 The Author(s).