How effective is public health policy in Scotland on vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the uptake of universal vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy, its effectiveness in preventing vitamin D deficiency and the factors associated with these.

Design

The regional public health organisation in Ayrshire, Scotland has a policy of universal provision of vitamin D supplements (10 µg/d) to all pregnant women for the duration of their pregnancy. Pregnant women in this area were recruited at their 12-week antenatal appointment. Blood samples were collected at the 12-week and 34-week appointments. To account for the seasonal variation, women were recruited in two cohorts: summer and winter. Telephone interviews were conducted at 34 weeks to assess the uptake of vitamin D supplements during pregnancy. Other variables were obtained from medical r

SUBMITTER: Campbell R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10755384 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature