Valuation of the Role of Some Biochemical and Hematological Parameters in Pregnant Women, Smokers and Non-smokers

Abstract

Introduction: This study examines the effect of smoking on pregnant women who smoker and compares the results with those of non-smoker pregnant women based on some hematological and biochemical parameters.

Methods: Samples from (80) pregnant women were examined, with a gestation period of (4-9) months and ages between (26-46) years. The samples were divided into two groups: the first was the experimental group, which included (60) pregnant women who smoked, and the second was the control group, which included (20) pregnant women who did not smoke. The two groups were divided according to age into two age groups: the first was (26-36) years, and the second was (36-46) years.  .

Results: Upon conducting some blood tests, a significant increase (P<0.05) was observed in the blood sugar (BSC) level and the average levels of both biochemical and hematological parameters in the group of pregnant women who smoked compared to G2. A significant decrease (P<0.05) was observed in the percentage of hemoglobin (Hb), red blood cell (RBC) counts, and low-density lipoproteins (LDL). While a significant increase was observed at the level (p<0.05) in the number of WBC, high-density lipoproteins (HDL), average blood sugar levels, total cholesterol (TC) and triglycerides (TG).

Conclusion:  In the present study, the association between  pregnant womens smoker and non smoker with  Biochemical and Hematological Parameters  was evaluated. The results showed that smoking correlated with RBC indices (RBC count, , WBC count, TC , TG,HDL , LDL, and PLT count. The levels of these parameters were considerably higher in smokers compared with non-smokers; on the other hand, the and lowered RBC.