Introduction: There are important parameters in understanding the severity of COVID-19 infection. We aimed to observe the role of systemic inflammatory index and neutrophil lymphocyte ratios in Covid-19 infections and the changes seen during the infection process.
Method: This retrospective single-center study was conducted between April 2020 and May 2020. Clinical, demographic and laboratory data of patients with COVID-19 were analyzed. All COVID-19 case confirmation made with reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and SII change and relationship were examined.
Results: 140 patients were included in our study and 50 of them were female. There was no statistically significant difference in SII according to gender (p>0.05) but there was a difference in SII between age categories (p=0.009). A statistically significant difference was found (p=0.003) regardless of the presence of comorbidities. Tobacco users had a significantly lower SII (p=0.028). A statistically significant difference was found between SII and Covid Severity Index (p=0.020). A statistically significant difference was found in the SII values of those receiving favipiravir treatment and those receiving hydroxychloroquine treatment (p
Objective: Association between the COVID-19 pandemic and mental well-being has been researched in several studies. State-Trait Anxiety Inventory is one of the most widely test used for measurement of anxiety. In this study, we aimed to determine the anxiety levels of patients waiting for gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure during the COVİD 19 pandemic
Material and Methods: Patients above 18 years of both genders who were waiting for the gastroenterological endoscopic procedure included in the study. State-Trait Anxiety Inventory applied to the patient waiting in line for the procedure
Results: A total of 150 patients were included in the study. During the pandemic, a greater proportion of women (36.9%) feared endoscopy than men (19.7%) (chi-square =0.016). The number of patients (94, 62.7%) reporting they feared visiting the hospital during pandemic (p<0.001, chi-square) had a significantly higher fear of undergoing endoscopy during the pandemic (87.5%, n=49). The median STAI-S score (39 [IQR 30.25 - 47]) was significantly lower in patients who had previously undergone endoscopy than in patients who had not (p=0.028). ). The mean STAI-T score of women (46.11+-7.62) was 5.08 (95% CI 2.67 - 7.48) higher than that of men (41.03+-7.09) (p<0.001, Student's t test).
Conclusion: Mortality and morbidity experienced during the COVİD-19 period had devastating effects on the mental health of patients, but some groups were more affected by this situation. Therefore, identifying vulnerable groups, paying special attention to these groups, and providing more intense information will reduce potential concerns.
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