Improving Vitamin D Intake in Young Children-Can an Infographic Help Parents and Carers Understand the Recommendations?

ABSTRACT: Vitamin D deficiency is a serious public health issue in the United Kingdom. Those at increased risk, such as pregnant women, children under 5 years and people from ethnic groups with dark skin, are not all achieving their recommended vitamin D. Effective vitamin D education is warranted. A qualitative study was undertaken to evaluate the acceptability and understanding of a vitamin D infographic, developed using recommendations from previous research. Fifteen parents/carers, recruited through local playgroups and adverts on popular parent websites, participated in focus groups and telephone interviews. The majority were female, White British and educated to degree level. A thematic analysis methodology was applied. The findings indicated that understanding and acceptability of the infogra

SUBMITTER: Brogan-Hewitt A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8469200 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature