scholarly journals Determinants of vitamin D deficiency among undergraduate medical students in Saudi Arabia

2015 ◽  
Vol 69 (10) ◽  
pp. 1151-1155 ◽  
Author(s):  
A A BinSaeed ◽  
A A Torchyan ◽  
B N AlOmair ◽  
N S AlQadhib ◽  
F M AlSuwayeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students

scholarly journals Awareness regarding the importance of vitamin D and prevention of its deficiency among female undergraduate medical students

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 865
Author(s):  
Nida Nowreen ◽  
Reqaya Hameed
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Nutritional Disorder ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Vitamin D deficiency is a common nutritional disorder that has assumed epidemic proportion. One of the major reasons for the worldwide spread of this disorder has been deficient awareness about the importance of vitamin D, its benefits on health, and prevention of deficiency state across different populations. Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is widely prevalent in this part of the country (Kashmir valley, India), the prevalence being higher in females. This study was conducted to assess the awareness of female medical students regarding the importance of vitamin D and the prevention of its deficiency among them.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among 113 female medical students. A self-administered questionnaire consisting of two parts was used to collect data. The first part was for identifying socio-demographic characters and the second half was a 12-question, multiple-choice survey focussing on vitamin D. Data was entered and analysed using computer software MS Excel.Results: The results of the study showed that the participants had good knowledge regarding some aspects while knowledge for other aspects was poor. The majority of participants had adequate knowledge about main source/dietary source of vitamin D, the site of synthesis, effect of vitamin D on bone health, main effects of deficiency on bone health, identification of high-risk groups and importance of supplements in management of deficiency. However, majority had inadequate knowledge about the epidemic state of VDD, RDA, time/duration of sun exposure and other effects of deficiency.Conclusions: The present study showed that there are some gaps in awareness about vitamin D, its benefits, and management of deficiency among female medical students.

scholarly journals Epidemic of Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Management: Awareness among Indian Medical Undergraduates

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yangshen Lhamo ◽  
Preeta Kaur Chugh ◽  
Sandhya R. Gautam ◽  
C. D. Tripathi
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Serum Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Levels

Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent across all age groups in epidemic proportions. The purpose of this study was to acquire a baseline assessment and create awareness among medical students regarding vitamin D. A cross-sectional, voluntary survey was conducted among undergraduate medical students. Data were collected using a questionnaire which assessed the level of knowledge students had with regard to where vitamin D comes from, what it does for health, how much is recommended, factors that affect its levels, and deficiency management. Majority of students were unaware that vitamin D deficiency has attained epidemic proportions. Though bone and skeletal disorders as a complication of vitamin D deficiency were known, a large number were unaware of systemic consequences (diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers). Only one-third of respondents were aware of duration and timing of sun exposure required for adequate serum vitamin D levels. However, we observed lack of awareness among students regarding the various biochemical forms, dose, and duration of vitamin D supplementation for treatment of nutritional deficiency. Our study highlighted a lack of knowledge about the importance of vitamin D, worldwide prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, and its management among medical students. Promoting vitamin D health awareness, if replicated across populations, could lead to positive health outcomes globally.

Vitamin D Deficiency and Chronic Low Back Pain in Saudi Arabia

Spine ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saud Al Faraj ◽  
Khalaf Al Mutairi
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Low Back

scholarly journals Vitamin D Deficiency and Associated Risk Factors in Women from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nora A. AlFaris ◽  
Nora M. AlKehayez ◽  
Fatema I. AlMushawah ◽  
AbdulRhman N. AlNaeem ◽  
Nadia D. AlAmri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Hypovitaminosis D ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

AbstractVitamin D deficiency is an epidemic public health problem worldwide. It is common in the Middle East and is more severe in women. This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess vitamin D deficiency and associated risk factors in women living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) was measured in 166 women aged 30–65 years. Socio-demographic, lifestyle and health status characteristics, as well as intake of selected dietary supplements, were collected. Weight and height were measured. Vitamin D deficiency (25(OH)D < 20 ng/mL) was reported in 60.2% of participants. Mean of serum 25(OH)D was 20.7 ng/mL. Older age and taking the supplements of vitamin D, multi-vitamins or calcium were identified as factors that associated with a lower risk of hypovitaminosis D. A national strategy is needed to control a hypovitaminosis D crisis in Saudi Arabia. This could be accomplished by raising public awareness regarding vitamin D, regulating and enhancing vitamin D fortification and supplementation and screening vitamin D status among women at high risk.

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