Knowledge and Predictors of Vitamin D Awareness Among Greek Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in bone health, calcium absorption, and immune function, yet significant misconceptions and knowledge gaps persist. This study aimed to assess knowledge regarding vitamin D among Greek women and identify factors associated with vitamin D knowledge.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 761 Greek women (mean age: 41.2 ± 7.7 years) using an online self-administered questionnaire designed in Google Forms. Participants were recruited via social media platforms to ensure a geographically diverse sample.

Results

Overall, 57.4% of participants demonstrated knowledge of vitamin D's functions, primarily linking it to bone health (34.4%) and immune function (26.8%). The multiple regression model identified significant pred

SUBMITTER: Voulgaridou G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11854788 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature