Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels in Preterm Infants Born at Gestational Age of ≤32 Weeks and Prematurity-related Morbidities and Complications
Year: 2022
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: To investigate the association between vitamin D levels and prematurity-related morbidities and complications in preterm infants born at ≤32 gestational weeks Method: Newborns having a gestational age of ≤32 weeks were included in the study.Lower 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) levels (≤15 ng/mL) were detected in the study, and normal 25-OHD levels (>15 ng/mL) were in the control group.Neonatal and maternal demographic features, laboratory findigs, clinical outcomes, prematurity-related morbidities and complications were investigated for two groups.Results: A total of 122 preterm infants were evaluated in the study.The study group consisted of 73 (60%) and the control group comprised 49 (40%) infants.The study group more frequently used antenatal steroid (p=0.046).First and fifth minute -Apgar scores were lower in the study group (p=0.001 and p=0.003, respectively).Duration of invasive mechanical ventilation was longer in the study group (p=0.02).Late-onset sepsis (LOS) was more often detected in the study group (p=0.0001).The incidence of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (hsPDA) and metabolic bone disease of prematurity (MBD) was higher in the study group (p=0.001 and p=0.04, respectively).Conclusion: Significant relationships were found between low vitamin D levels and LOS, hsPDA and MBD.Vitamin D usage during pregnancy is important to avoid maternal and neonatal vitamin D deficiency and its consequences.
Authors: Emre Baldan, Erbu Yarci
Language: English
Topic: Vitamin D Research Studies
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4289866397