Prevalence of Essential Nutrient Supplement Use and Assessment of the Knowledge and Attitudes of Lebanese Mothers towards Dietary Supplement Practices in Maternal, Infancy and Preschool Ages: Findings of a National Representative Cross-Sectional Study

Foods, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(19), P. 3005 - 3005

Published: Sept. 27, 2022

Mothers are understandably concerned about protecting the well-being of their offspring in every way possible, including providing oral dietary supplements (DSs). Up to now, there has been limited data on maternal knowledge and attitudes toward concomitant maternal-child DSs practices Lebanon. This study evaluated documented DS-related mothers under-5 children with correlates. cross-sectional involved a representative stratified cluster random sample 511 mother-child dyads (mothers: mean age ± SD = 30.25 4.98 years; children: 18.7 15.5 months, girls: 55.0%). A self-administered questionnaire was used meet aims. Most lack awareness hold unfavorable regarding DS use. Among all mothers, 47% were users, majority using vitamin D (82%). Almost 64% provide for children, predominant use multivitamin drops (61.0%). "To keep child healthy" reported reason by 60.0% children. Physicians primary information source most (64.0%). The usage among influenced pregnancy status, child's age, number per household, towards DSs. correlated mothers' Lebanese is common. should be focus education sessions

Language: Английский

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Aspects Regarding the Consumption of Dietary Supplements among the Active Population in Romania

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(1), P. 850 - 850

Published: Jan. 2, 2023

Food supplements contain a variety of combinations vitamins, minerals, plant extracts, and other substances. Any physical effort requires energy from balanced healthy nutrition. This research aimed to identify the categories dietary used by active very participants who attend sports leisure centers Targu Mures city. The survey was developed in paper online forms using Internet supported multimedia self-administration. sample consists 517 subjects chosen randomly population divided into highly PAI subgroups based on age, education, gender. IBM SPSS Statistics Version 20.0 process collected data. All data were analysed descriptively. Differences between independent groups assessed an Independent t-test Chi-square test. Statistical significance accepted when p < 0.05. Additionally, Pearson correlation done. most representative age category 18 22 years old (42.7%), ones frequently. There significant differences group regarding consumption food (p 0.05) also gender 0.05).

Language: Английский

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Perceptions and Patterns of Dietary Supplements’ Use during COVID-19 among Undergraduate Female Students in Saudi Arabia

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(18), P. 3728 - 3728

Published: Sept. 9, 2022

(1) Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, use of Dietary Supplements (DSs) has increased for health promotion purposes. Few data records were found on safe DSs among university students in Saudi Arabia, during COVID-19. This study aimed to assess perceptions and patterns at a selected female university. (2) Methods: A descriptive cross-section design was used. convenient sample undergraduate (n = 651) recruited via email, fill an online validated questionnaire: The nutrition intake Data analyzed using inferential statistics. (3) Results: Among 509 who did not have chronic diseases, 85% them had taken DSs. About 35.5% changed their dietary habits since beginning COVID-19, but 78.6% thought that they needed improve immunity by taking Half 51.2% believed healthy may reduce chance being infected with most used vitamin C (84.3%), followed honey (65.3%), D (47.7%). At top students' references personal judgment or previous knowledge benefits (27.3%). (4) Conclusion: usage impacted pandemic. Taking without doctor's prescription lead several complications. users should be educated effectively about proper as external supplementation.

Language: Английский

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The prevalence of trimester-specific dietary supplements and associated factors during pregnancy: An observational study

Frontiers in Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: April 6, 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of trimester-specific dietary supplements (DS)s use and their possible correlates during pregnancy. Method: Pregnant women were convenience sampled recruited from a comprehensive obstetric care center in Shanghai, China. Data relating DS pregnancy, social support other social-demographic data collected. Trimester-specific factors related explored. Results: Of 2803 participating this study, 94.8%, 96.2%, 93.8%, 94.4% reported at least one pregnancy (all trimesters) first, second, third trimesters respectively. Significant differences noted containing folic acid, calcium, iron, vitamins, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), three A higher proportion was negatively associated with certain categories pregnant woman, including unemployed/housewife, low education level, obese, support. positive association identified gestational age. Conclusion for practice: Considering high future studies are needed evaluate accuracy suitability usage

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of Antioxidant Properties, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) on Selected Dietary Supplements (Barley Grass, Wheatgrass and Chlorella vulgaris powders)

Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 19(5), P. 59 - 69

Published: Sept. 11, 2023

Introduction: Three selected dietary supplements (DS), barley grass (BG), wheatgrass (WG), and Chlorella vulgaris (CV), are commercially available. However, more information is needed about the antioxidant properties of three DS their potential health benefits on adults’ well-being. Thus, this study aimed to determine knowledge, attitudes practices (KAP) DS. Methods: In phase 1, an experimental was conducted analysis, total phenolic content (TPC) DPPH radical scavenging activity for For 2, a cross-sectional survey (n=338) through online platform where convenience sampling performed. Results: BG (2.83±0.50mg GAE/g DW) had highest TPC, followed by WG (2.02±0.20mg CV (1.74±0.65mg DW); activity, (198.23±0.15µg/mL) (177.25±0.17µg/mL) lower IC50 compared (1185.84±0.28µg/mL). Significant differences (p<0.05) were found between standards, butylated hydroxytoluene (24.51±0.37µg/mL) quercetin (26.04±0.55µg/mL). While in poor knowledge (51.5%), moderate attitude (39.6%), practice (43.2%) levels observed most participants. Moreover, working adults reported higher scores (3.70±1.51) students (3.33±1.63, p=0.037). Males (29.27±2.42) females (28.49±2.68, p=0.030). Besides, participants who single completed tertiary education with 4-6 years experience showed better scores. The overall (r=0.134, p=0.013) (r=0.273, p<0.001) correlated significantly Conclusion: Participants’ attitude, inadequate 2 caution against over-reliance supplements, emphasizing importance active lifestyle balanced diet optimal longevity.

Language: Английский

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