@article{MAKHILLRJMS202115312277,
    title = {Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Towards Vitamin D Deficiency in the Jordanian
Adult Population: A Cross-Sectional Study},
    journal = {Research Journal of Medical Sciences},
    volume = {15},
    number = {3},
    pages = {62-71},
    year = {2021},
    issn = {1815-9346},
    doi = {rjmsci.2021.62.71},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-9346&doi=rjmsci.2021.62.71},
    author = {Amal,Mohammad,Reem,Raghad and},
    keywords = {Attitude,Jordan,knowledge,practice,vitamin D},
    abstract = {Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent
among the Jordanian population which is a public
concern. Therefore, our study aimed to identify the
population’s Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP)
towards vitamin D deficiency. A cross-sectional study
was conducted among Jordanian adults$18 years old
between October 2018 and January 2019 using a
structured questionnaire. Our present study observed that
99.7% of participants were aware of Vitamin D. Media
and educational institutions (53.6 and 45.9%,
respectively) were among the most important sources of
information about vitamin D. The majority (82.6%)
indicated sunlight as the most important source of vitamin
D, 81.6% of them were aware that vitamin D prevents
osteoporosis and 78% believed that its deficiency causes
pain in bones and joints. However, their awareness of the
current recommended daily dose was low (13.9%).
Although, 60.4% of the population study were not
concerned about their vitamin D levels, they showed a
positive attitude towards sun exposure as two-thirds
(72.3%) of them liked to be exposed to sun with a
frequency of ≥2 times/week, for ≤29 min, preferring the
early morning, irrespective of sunscreen products and
ointments use (42.8%). Participants believed in taking
vitamin D supplements (46.4%) and exposing themselves
to sunlight (72.7%) among the positive practices towards
improving their vitamin status. Based on our findings, we
suggest that along with education and research strategies,
vitamin D supplementation and fortification may be
effective in improving vitamin D health in Jordan.}
    }