Vitamin D supplementation in Saudi Arabia: mothers' knowledge, practices, and attitudes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Despite abundant sunshine, vitamin D (VIT D) deficiency remains prevalent in tropical regions such as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), largely due to limited dietary intake and sun exposure restrictions. This study evaluated mothers' perceptions of VIT D supplementation for them and their children in KSA.

Methods

This observational cross-sectional study was conducted in KSA among mothers aged 18 and older with children under five years old. A convenience sampling method was employed to recruit participants in the study in the period from 31 July to 2 October 2022. The data were collected by developed questionnaire which was distributed to participants via WhatsApp and Facebook. The data were analyzed using an SPSS program with both descriptive and inferential sta

SUBMITTER: Alharbi HF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12399081 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature