Prevalence and Predictors of Multivitamin Supplement Use After Stroke in Ghana

Ovbiagele, Bruce

doi:10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2021.105735

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“…The findings of the study are similar to other numerous studies which reported the consumption of multivitamin supplements to be the most prominent used among adult populations. 13 , 18 , 21 , 31 , 32 Mishra et al 13 reported that Multivitamin-mineral supplements were the most common dietary supplement used by U.S. adults in all age groups and Dlamini et al 19 found that multivitamins were the most commonly used supplements by urban adults in Kenya when considering the categorization similar to this study. This preference may be attributed to the notion that multivitamins can help meet nutrient needs when desirable intakes are not achieved through food alone.…”

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“…These studies further reported that dietary supplements were used to improve inadequate diet, maintain overall health, manage weight and build muscle, and prevent diseases through a strengthened immune system. [18][19][20][21] In Tanzania, studies have been done primarily on using micronutrient supplementation to prevent nutrition deficiencies among pregnant women and school children. [22][23][24] However, there is limited information with regard to dietary supplements and the factors associated with use among adult populations in Tanzania despite their increased popularity, particularly in urban settings, where inappropriate or unsupervised use can lead to adverse reactions or worse.…”

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Dietary Supplement Use and Associated Factors Among Adults Working in Urban Settings in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Lwakatare¹,

Mlimbila

2023

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Dietary supplements are products consumed to provide nutrients or other substances that the user may not consume in sufficient amounts through normal diets. Despite their increased global popularity, there is still scant information regarding the use of dietary supplements and associated factors among adult populations in Tanzania. This study aimed to assess the extent of dietary supplement use and factors associated with use among adults working in urban settings. This was a cross-sectional study involving 419 adults working in public and private institutions within the Ilala District of Dar es Salaam who were selected using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. The study’s data was collected using quantitative methods through a self-administered questionnaire. Data analysis was done through descriptive statistics for frequencies, means, standard deviations, and proportions; cross-tabulations with chi-square tests for comparing observed differences in supplement use; and multivariable logistic regression for identifying factors associated with supplement use. A P-value of <.05 was considered statistically significant in the analysis. The prevalence of dietary supplement use among working adults was 46.5%, where 36.9% reported regular and 63.1% occasional supplement use, respectively. Seven types of dietary supplements were identified to be consumed, of which 45.1% of the respondents consumed more than one type of dietary supplement. Multivitamins (64.1%) were the most frequently reported type of supplement consumed, followed by Mineral (34.9%) and Herbal/Botanical (26.7%) supplements. The most commonly reported reason for dietary supplement use among working adults was to improve overall health (67.1%). A third of the users (35.9%) admitted to self-prescribing dietary supplements without seeking professional medical advice. The use of dietary supplements was significantly associated with being female (AOR = 2.243, 95% CI 1.415-3.555, P = .001) and knowledgeable of supplements (AOR = 6.756, 95% CI 4.092-11.154, P < .001). Overall, the use of dietary supplements is popular among adults working within urban settings, but its use is exacerbated by perceived knowledge and self-prescription instead of health professional advice. Therefore, there is a need for further studies to explain better the underlying drivers for perceived knowledge on decision-making. There is also a strong need for extensive health education to prevent inappropriate or excessive use of supplements which might lead to potential adverse events.

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