Statistical Analysis
Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Shapiro-Wilk test, coefficient of variation,
skewness, and kurtosis methods were used to check the normal
distribution of patient data. Mean and Standard deviation values were
specified for continuous variables, while categorical variables were
expressed as a percentage (%). Student T-test and Mann-Whitney U test
were used in paired groups to compare pancreatic enzymes and disorders
of other organs between patients with severe and mild COVID-19
infection. ANOVA test was used for parameters homogeneously distributed
in triple groups. Bonferroni correction was used to determine in which
groups significant results were obtained. Welch ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis
tests were performed for the non-homogeneous parameters. Pearson and
Spearman correlation analyses were performed for the relationship
between pancreatic enzyme elevation and other parameters. Univariate and
multivariate analyzes were performed to determine the factors associated
with pancreatic enzyme elevation. All tests were bilateral and
a p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS26.0 for Windows (SPSS Inc.
Chicago, IL, USA) package program.