A Survey to Assess Knowledge Attitude Practice of People towards Vitamin D

Abstract:

Vitamin D deficiency is a global epidemic a survey was carried out to assess the knowledge attitude practices of people towards vitamin D for a period of five months (January -May 2023) among 300 participants who were asked to fill the Google Docs created online questionnaire relating to KAP. It was found that participants had good knowledge about the normal range and important sources of vitamin D, the exposure period required to be in the sun, daily requirements, causes, and symptoms of vitamin D deficiency. Positive Attitudes towards sun exposure and Practices among participants include sun exposure, taking vitamin D supplements, drinking 2 cups of milk, including seafood in their diet, and avoiding sunscreen . Awareness should be brought among people wherein pharmacists play a major role as in this study only 4.6% of primary health care providers are responsible for educating the public about vitamin D.