The Correlation between Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Length of Stay in Pregnant Women with COVID-19
Ariva Syivaa (a*), Hafi Nurinasari (b), Nurhasan Agung Prabowo (b), Asih Anggraeni (b)

a) Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret
Jalan Ir. Sutami 36, Kentingan, Jebres, Surakarta
*arivasyivaa9[at]student.uns.ac.id
b) Universitas Sebelas Maret Hospital, Ahmad Yani 200, Makamhaji, Kartasura, Sukoharjo, Central Java

Abstract

Introduction: Evidence suggests that pregnant women have a higher hospitalisation rate when infected with COVID19. It is necessary to identify the possible length of stay for COVID19 patients, which can predict when the hospital will reach capacity and prepare the required staff or equipment: the Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR). This study aimed to determine the relationship between Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and length of hospital stay (LoS) in pregnant women with COVID19.
Methods: This study is an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design. Statistical test with unpaired T-test with p<0.05. Thirty-four subjects were obtained, with 16 research subjects in K1 (LoS < 7 day) and 18 in K2 (LoS >= 7 day).
Results: The mean age of the subjects was 31.59 years, mostly in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. The Unpaired T-test results showed no significant relationship between NLR values and LoS (p = 0.749) in patients with COVID19 pregnant women.
Conclusion: There is no relationship between NLR and LoS in pregnant women with COVID-19.

Keywords: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio, Length of Hospital Stay

Topic: Medical : basic science, clinical, translational research, medical education, and miscellaneous