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Adriana Pana
University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Targu Mures, RomaniaPresentation Title:
Vitamin D status in pregnancy
Abstract
Introduction: In most populations worldwide, a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is recognized at every stage of life. In recent years, evidence regarding the relevance of vitamin D has increased, not only during pregnancy, but also before, due to its potential role in fertility. The purpose was to assess the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its association with gestational age.
Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in 2023, between June 6 and November 30, on 32 pregnant women aged between 23 and 38 years. Vitamin D levels were measured and the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was evaluated. To investigate the association between gestational age and vitamin D deficiency, the sample was divided into two categories: intermediate gestational age for pregnancies ≤ 26 weeks and advanced gestational age for pregnancies > 26 weeks.
Results: In our study, 78.13% (n=25) of patients had vitamin D deficiency, and 81.25% (n=26) of them resided in an urban area. Among patients with intermediate gestational age, the mean age was 30 years (range 23 - 38 years), while it was 31 years (range 25 - 31 years) among those with advanced gestational age. Vitamin D deficiency was present in 46.88% of women with intermediate gestational age, compared to 31.25% of those with advanced gestational age OR = 1.125 (p>0.05; 95%CI = 0.2060 – 6.145). Additionally, vitamin D levels were 19.00 ± 9.19 ng/mL in patients with intermediate gestational age, compared to 19.70 ± 8.53 ng/mL in those with advanced gestational age (p<0.05).
Conclusions: In our study, the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency remains high among a significant proportion, affecting 8 in 10 pregnant women. Furthermore, the results suggest that gestational age does not represent a significant determining factor in the development of vitamin D deficiency among the pregnant women studied. Extending the research is imperative.
Keywords: pregnancy, pregnant woman, screening, vitamin D
Biography
Adriana Pana is a PhD student, nutritionist-dietitian, and specialist in clinical and community nutrition with extensive experience in research and medical education. Serving as a research assistant in general medicine and a diabetes educator, she has participated in numerous national and international conferences, presenting valuable research. Notably, she received First Prize at the International Congress for Students, Young Doctors, and Pharmacists "Marisiensis" in the Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy section. Additionally, she is actively involved in interdisciplinary research projects, contributing to advancing knowledge in the fields of nutrition and public health.
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