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.