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

The findings indicate that a significant proportion of mothers had poor knowledge and inadequate practices regarding VIT D and its supplementation, despite their generally positive attitudes. These results underscore the need for targeted interventions to enhance knowledge and practices, considering socio-economic factors and educational background.

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PeerJ
Published
2025-08-28
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https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.19781
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1
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Vitamin D Research Studies
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Vitamin D supplementation in Saudi Arabia: mothers’ knowledge, practices, and attitudes

Khulud Ahmad Rezq, Hanan Fahad Alharbi
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Vitamin D Research Studies
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Vitamin D supplementation in Saudi Arabia: mothers’ knowledge, practices, and attitudes

Khulud Ahmad Rezq, Hanan Fahad Alharbi
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Abstract

The findings indicate that a significant proportion of mothers had poor knowledge and inadequate practices regarding VIT D and its supplementation, despite their generally positive attitudes. These results underscore the need for targeted interventions to enhance knowledge and practices, considering socio-economic factors and educational background.

PeerJVol. 13
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA), University of Tabuk (SA)
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
Openalex Percentile: Top 16%
Vitamin D Research Studies
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