Assessment of knowledge and awareness of Vitamin D among physicians and students of healthcare

Safdar, Osama Y; Baajlan, Ohoud; Alamri, Aliaa; Dahmash, Reham; Alloush, Alaa; Ateeq, Renad; Albokhari, Shatha M.; Zaher, Zaher F.; Alghamdi, Maha; Jiffri, Hasan

doi:10.35841/1836-1935.12.5.143-153

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“…In addition, the authors observed that about half of all doctors had poor attitude scores towards vitamin D, meaning little inclination towards maintaining optimal 25(OH)D levels in their patients [ 42 ]. Safdar et al who examined 529 medical doctors and students in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) observed that less than one-third of physicians and one-fifth of trainees knew the correct dose of vitamin D. The overall mean knowledge scores on vitamin D deficiency in this group was higher in postgraduates compared to students (20.0 ± 5.5 vs. 15.9 ± 5.5, respectively) [ 43 ]. This shows that proper counseling on vitamin D offered to health-care providers would prove beneficiary at most stages of medical education and training.…”

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Vitamin D Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Polish Medical Doctors

2021

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Background Vitamin D deficiency occurs in as much as 90–95% of the Polish population, although this condition is known to cause negative long-term health implications. The role of medical doctors in advising proper supplementation, monitoring and correcting the levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in individuals is of great importance and should be used to help mitigate its common deficits. The aim of this study was to evaluate knowledge, attitudes and practices of Polish physicians regarding vitamin D supplementation in order to identify areas for improvement and determinants for the knowledge gaps. Methods The study group comprised 701 medical doctors aged 32.1 ± 5.3 years on average, mostly women (71.61%). An original survey questionnaire was developed for the purpose of the study. Results The mean vitamin D knowledge score was 6.8 ± 2.3 (in a scale 0–13) and was related to gender (p < 0.001), type of specialization (p = 0.032), D3 supplements use (p < 0.001), recommending supplementation to patients (p = 0.005), to relatives and friends (p < 0.001) and to healthy adults (p < 0.001). In terms of self-administration, 14% of respondents take vitamin D all-year-round while 24% only in autumn and winter. 25% of respondents monitor their vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D) serum concentration. Most participants (61%) did not recommend supplementing vitamin D to their patients on a regular basis. Conclusions The study indicates that medical doctors in Poland need to have more training and education on vitamin D supplementation in order to better address the problem of its deficits in the population.

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Vitamin D Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Polish Medical Doctors

2021

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“…5 A poor level of knowledge and an inadequate level of awareness are two of the main risk factors for vitamin D deficiency. 6 Various studies on vitamin D among students has shown a certain gaps of knowledge and its perception regarding its importance. 7 As they are future health providers, it will help for the progression of healthpromoting behaviors for themselves and the community.…”

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“… 5 A poor level of knowledge and an inadequate level of awareness are two of the main risk factors for vitamin D deficiency. 6 …”

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Knowledge of Vitamin D among First-year Medical Undergraduate Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Manandhar¹,

Manandhar²,

Joshi³

2021

J Nepal Med Assoc

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Introduction: Vitamin D also known as the sunshine vitamin, helps in bone metabolism and calcium homeostasis. It is estimated that one billion people in the world have vitamin D deficiency making it a public health problem. The objective of this study is to find out the knowledge regarding vitamin D among first-year medical undergraduate students of a medical college. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out from 2nd February 2020 to 15th February 2020 at Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Duwakot among medical undergraduate students of a medical college. Ethical clearance was received from the Institutional Review Committee of Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital (Reference Number: 2812201809). A structured self-designed multiple-choice questionnaire on vitamin D knowledge was used. Convenient sampling method was applied and statistical analysis was done with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 20 version. Results: Out of total 157 undergraduate medical students, 21 (13.3%) exhibited good knowledge, 116 (73.9.8%) had average, and 20 (12.8%) had poor knowledge. There were 83 (52.9%) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery students, 39 (24.8%) were Bachelor of Dental Surgery and 35 (22.3%) were Nursing students. Conclusions: We found a satisfactory level of knowledge of vitamin D among first-year undergraduate medical students of a medical college when compared to similar studies. The majority of students from all three disciplines had average knowledge of vitamin D.

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