Pregnant Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Are at Increased Risk of Vitamin D Insufficiency: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Vitamin D insufficiency is prevalent in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease [IBD], as well as in pregnant women; however, the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency in pregnant women with IBD is unknown. This study assessed the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency in pregnant women with IBD and the adequacy of recommended supplementation.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease [Crohn's disease = 61, ulcerative colitis = 41] and without inflammatory bowel disease [n = 574]. Chi square tests and log binomial regression were used to examine the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency. Covariates included ethnicity and season. Adequacy of vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy was also assesse

SUBMITTER: Lee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5972591 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature