Adherence to vitamin and dietary supplement intake in fertility and pregnancy care: insights into knowledge, information satisfaction, and formulation variability.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study investigated adherence to vitamin and dietary supplement intake, satisfaction with healthcare-provided information, and knowledge of essential micronutrients among women seeking fertility treatment and pregnant women in Germany.

Methods

An anonymous online survey (34 questions) assessed sociodemographics, supplement intake, knowledge and motivations. Adherence and satisfaction were measured by MARS-D (Medication Adherence Rating Scale) and SIMS-D (Satisfaction with Information about Medicines Scale).

Results

Among 254 participants, 93.7% reported supplement use, and 86.6% began intake preconceptionally. On average, participants consumed two (2.0 ± 1.36) supplements concurrently. Most multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) contained folic acid (100

SUBMITTER: Breuste NJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12779681 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature