Assessment Serum Zinc Level in Pregnancy with Covid-19 Compare with Normal Pregnancy

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess serum zinc levels in pregnancy with COVID-19 compared with normal pregnancy. Methods: The sampling method used was consecutive sampling. All subjects enrolled must meet eligibility inclusion and exclusion criteria with signed informed consent. The study was conducted from March 2021 to June 2021 in Manado. Pregnant women with COVID-19 and normal pregnant women serum zinc levels were measured. Results: Sixteen pregnant patients with COVID-19 and 16 normal pregnant patients' serum zinc levels were measured. All pregnant women with COVID-19 have low serum zinc levels (100%), whereas in the normal pregnancy group only 8 subjects (50%) have low serum zinc levels and 8 subjects (50%) have normal serum zinc levels. In the pregnancy with COVID-19 group, the mean±SD value was 40.75±10.440, whereas in the normal pregnancy group the mean±SD value was 60.25±17.407. The analysis using an independent T-test shows a significant difference in serum zinc levels between pregnancies with COVID-19 and normal pregnancies (p=0.001). Conclusion: There is a significant difference in serum zinc levels in pregnancies with COVID-19 and normal pregnancies.