Vitamin D deficiency awareness among medical students of Unaizah College of Medicine, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia

Alfayyadh, Fai; Alsouli, Amir; Alnasser, Abdulrahman; Alfayyadh, Ahmed

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“…Interns are substantially more likely than non-interns to believe in the benefits of vitamin D. They conducted a study on medical students and found that only age was the significant factor in determining knowledge level, with older students having higher awareness (Alfayyadh et al, 2020). Another study conducted on female medical students in Sudan confirmed age as a significant effective factor in awareness level (Ali et al, 2019).…”

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“…When the students were asked about the proper time to get most of the sun exposure; 37% of the respondents stated that 5 to 8 in the morning (AM) was the most efficient time while 35% suggested that it is 9 to 12 AM. A fatty fish diet was proposed by about 34% as a primary vitamin D-rich diet with only 28% indicating milk-containing products as a plentiful source of vitamin D. On the other hand, vitamin D efficiency was found to be a contributing factor to the development of numerous diseases by medical students; rickets was the most common one 65%Figures 1,2,3. …”

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"Assessment of knowledge and awareness of vitamin D deficiency among medical students in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study"

AbdulRahman¹,

Aljasser²,

Al-Kabi³

et al. 2023

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Background: Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that has several important roles in our bodies. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among medical students in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A crosssectional study was conducted among medical college students at Saudi Arabia in the colleges of medicine of Imam Muhammad Bin Saud Islamic University and Alfaisal University. A total of 575 medical students from different academic years participated in this study. Results: A total of 475 medical students participated in this survey. Most of them were Saudi citizens. There were no male-to-female differences. The vast majority of the study participants were in the intern year and only 1% were in the clinical year. Results showed that medical students seem to have substantial information regarding the value of vitamin D and vitamin D deficiencyrelated diseases and bone health. Furthermore, nationality was found to have a strong significant association with all domains of vitamin D benefits. Conclusion: A moderate awareness level was detected regarding the deficiency of vitamin D. Age, gender, nationality and academic grades were significant factors affecting the awareness level.

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"Assessment of knowledge and awareness of vitamin D deficiency among medical students in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study"

AbdulRahman¹,

Aljasser²,

Al-Kabi³

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of medical university students towards vitamin D deficiency in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

Elghazaly,

Widyan,

Alsahali

et al. 2024

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice

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Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency is a serious health problem that is associated with many health consequences. The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical students at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia, regarding vitamin D deficiency. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted among students of Unaizah Colleges of Pharmacy (UCP) and Medicine (UCM) at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia, over a period of 3 months. A well-structured self-administered questionnaire was used for the data collection. Statistical analysis was applied by using SPSS version 22. A 0/1 scoring process was employed to assess the KAP of the participants. The midpoint is considered the cutoff point. Results: A total of 337 complete responses were received. The majority of participants (62.3%) were female. 291 (86.3%) were considered to have good knowledge, with a mean score of 6.326 out of 9. Moreover, 220 (65.2%) of participants had positive attitudes, with a mean score of 4.077 out of 7. Unfortunately, only 9 (2.6%) participants demonstrated satisfactory practices, with a mean score a 0.911 out of 6. Female participants were significantly better than male participants in terms of knowledge and attitudes, but worse in terms of practices. Sun exposure during safe daytime hours is considered the main cause of vitamin D deficiency. Nearly 60% confirmed that KSA indoor activities and the COVID-19 lockdown might maximise vitamin D deficiency. Conclusion: The study reveals a gap in vitamin D knowledge among participants influenced by gender and study year. It suggests educational initiatives for male students to enhance their knowledge regarding vitamin D, while female students are encouraged to prioritise safe sun exposure, minimising the use of umbrellas and sunscreen. It also highlights the role of educational institutions as reliable sources of information and the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on participants’ attitudes and practices towards vitamin D.

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Vitamin D deficiency awareness among medical students of Unaizah College of Medicine, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of medical university students towards vitamin D deficiency in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

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