Parents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding vitamin A and D intake in children: a study from Yangzhou, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vitamin deficiency remains a significant global public health issue, especially in pediatric healthcare. This study aimed to access knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of parents from Yangzhou (China) towards vitamin A and D intake in their children.

Methods

Cross-sectional survey was carried out in Yangzhou, China, between December 2022 and May 2023. Self-designed questionnaire was utilized to gather data on the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) among parents of children aged between 3 months and 12 years.

Results

The survey yielded 475 valid responses. The prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency was 8.84% and 4.42%, respectively, while vitamin A deficiency was reported in 0.21% of children. The analysis of Knowledge, Attitudes, an

SUBMITTER: Xu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841288 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature