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Online Published: 12 Jul 2024
 


Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on Vitamin D status in undergraduate medical students: A cross-sectional study

Pakanati Sujana, Priscilla Miriam Pilli, Venkata Mahesh Gandhavalla, Lakshmi Divya Yadavalli.


Abstract
Background: Amid the COVID-19 lockdown during the second wave, a crucial investigation into Vitamin D deficiency among undergraduate students gained significance. Recognizing the potential impact on immune health, our objective was to explore serum Vitamin D status and its correlations with gender, diet, body mass index, and sunlight exposure in undergraduate medical students, considering the unique circumstances of restricted outdoor activities during the lockdown.

Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess serum Vitamin D levels in undergraduate medical students during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Materials and Methods: The study was conducted from February 2021 to June 2021 at Guntur Medical College, Andhra Pradesh. The cross-sectional study involved 68 undergraduate medical students aged 18–24 years. Ethical clearance was secured. Sociodemographic and anthropometric data were collected through interviews and a Google Forms questionnaire. Biochemical analyses, considering the lockdown’s impact, were performed to categorize Vitamin D status.

Results: The study showed a profound impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on Vitamin D status, revealing high prevalence due to restricted sun exposure. Vitamin D deficiency was prevalent, particularly among obese and overweight students. No association between Vitamin D and calcium levels emphasized the need for tailored interventions considering the unique circumstances of lockdown. Parathormone levels were significantly elevated in Vitamin D deficiency.

Conclusion: The study revealed a 61.8% prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency, with no statistically significant gender difference. A significant inverse correlation was identified between Vitamin D and parathormone parathyroid hormone levels. A positive correlation was noted between sun exposure duration and Vitamin D levels.

Key words: Vitamin D; COVID-19 Lockdown; Sun Exposure; Undergraduate Medical Students


 
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Sujana P, Pilli PM, Gandhavalla VM, Yadavalli LD. Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on Vitamin D status in undergraduate medical students: A cross-sectional study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2192-2197. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06237202401072024


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Sujana P, Pilli PM, Gandhavalla VM, Yadavalli LD. Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on Vitamin D status in undergraduate medical students: A cross-sectional study. https://www.njppp.com/?mno=204021 [Access: November 01, 2024]. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06237202401072024


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Sujana P, Pilli PM, Gandhavalla VM, Yadavalli LD. Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on Vitamin D status in undergraduate medical students: A cross-sectional study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2192-2197. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06237202401072024



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Sujana P, Pilli PM, Gandhavalla VM, Yadavalli LD. Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on Vitamin D status in undergraduate medical students: A cross-sectional study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. (2024), [cited November 01, 2024]; 14(10): 2192-2197. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06237202401072024



Harvard Style

Sujana, P., Pilli, . P. M., Gandhavalla, . V. M. & Yadavalli, . L. D. (2024) Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on Vitamin D status in undergraduate medical students: A cross-sectional study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 14 (10), 2192-2197. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06237202401072024



Turabian Style

Sujana, Pakanati, Priscilla Miriam Pilli, Venkata Mahesh Gandhavalla, and Lakshmi Divya Yadavalli. 2024. Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on Vitamin D status in undergraduate medical students: A cross-sectional study. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 14 (10), 2192-2197. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06237202401072024



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Sujana, Pakanati, Priscilla Miriam Pilli, Venkata Mahesh Gandhavalla, and Lakshmi Divya Yadavalli. "Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on Vitamin D status in undergraduate medical students: A cross-sectional study." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 14 (2024), 2192-2197. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06237202401072024



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Sujana, Pakanati, Priscilla Miriam Pilli, Venkata Mahesh Gandhavalla, and Lakshmi Divya Yadavalli. "Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on Vitamin D status in undergraduate medical students: A cross-sectional study." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 14.10 (2024), 2192-2197. Print. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06237202401072024



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Sujana, P., Pilli, . P. M., Gandhavalla, . V. M. & Yadavalli, . L. D. (2024) Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on Vitamin D status in undergraduate medical students: A cross-sectional study. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 14 (10), 2192-2197. doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06237202401072024