The Association of Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency with the Risk of Preeclampsia in Al- Jabal Al-Akhdar, Libya

• Ebtesam Attia

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According to the World Health Organization, preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal and foetal morbidity and death in underdeveloped nations. The aim was to evaluate association exists between “vitamin D” deficiency and preeclampsia in Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar, Libya. A total of 158 pregnant women, ranging in gestational age from 27 to 40 weeks, were included in the study. Each participant had their “vitamin D” level measured, and then they were categorized into two groups: control and preeclampsia. The preeclampsia cases were further divided into mild and severe preeclampsia. Preeclampsia patients had lower serum “vitamin D” levels than the control group. A logistic regression analysis revealed no significant difference in serum “vitamin D” levels between preeclampsia and control groups. Total odds ratios for preeclampsia group were not statistically significant. Preeclampsia group showed an OR of 2.457 (“95% CI: 1.330 to 4.541”), which suggests a statistically significant increased risk. Preeclampsia patients have lower serum “vitamin D” levels than the control group, “vitamin D”  deficiency may be associated with an increased risk of severe preeclampsia.

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