The Prevalence of Vitamin C Supplement Use and Its Perceived Effect on Covid-19 Infection Recovery Time among Young Adults

Mutiara Sri Rahayu; Meiyanti

doi:10.55927/fjsr.v4i9.581

Authors

Mutiara Sri Rahayu Universitas Trisakti
Meiyanti Universitas Trisakti

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjsr.v4i9.581

Keywords:

Vitamin C, Supplementation, Recovery

Abstract

Background: Young adults are a high-risk group for COVID-19 exposure due to their participation in social interaction activities. Recovery from COVID-19 is influenced by immune and nutritional factors, including vitamin C supplementation. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical observational study was conducted on 94 COVID-19 patients who recovered in Grogol Village, West Jakarta. Data were collected through questionnaires and analysed using Fisher's exact test in SPSS version 29. Results: Most respondents (94.7%) consumed vitamin C supplements, with tablets being the most common form (49.5%) and obtained through a doctor's prescription (50%). Most respondents recovered within ≤14 days (87.2%). Statistical analysis showed no significant association between vitamin C supplement consumption and recovery time (p-value = 0.503). Conclusion: Vitamin C supplements were not found to affect the recovery duration of adult COVID-19 patients.

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