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September 5, 2025PeerJOpen Access

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

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HAHanan Fahad AlharbiKRKhulud Ahmad Rezq

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Overview

Observational study revealed poor knowledge and practices about vitamin D in mothers, highlighting need for education.

Key Points

  • A significant proportion of mothers reported poor knowledge about vitamin D supplementation despite favorable attitudes.
  • Only 22.95% of mothers demonstrated good practices regarding vitamin D, with 66.40% showing poor knowledge.
  • Mothers' salaries and education levels were significantly correlated with their familiarity and attitudes towards vitamin D.
  • Targeted interventions are needed to enhance knowledge and practices, especially among economically disadvantaged groups.

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Alharbi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23922b210217d6477a00dhttps://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.19781
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