Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy and its associated factors among third trimester Malaysian pregnant women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite perennial sunshine, vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among Malaysians especially pregnant women. This study determines the vitamin D status and its associated factors among third trimester pregnant women attending government health clinics in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Methods

Information on socio-demographic characteristics, obstetrical history, and sun exposure were obtained through face-to-face interviews. Vitamin D intake was assessed using a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration was measured and classified as deficient (< 30 nmol/L), insufficient (30-50 nmol/L), and sufficient (≥ 50 nmol/L).

Results

Of the 535 pregnant women recruited, 42.6% were vitamin D deficient. They consum

SUBMITTER: Woon FC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6590777 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature