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Vitamin supplementation in pregnancy.

A Best, J Little, M MacPherson

    Journal of the Royal Society of Health
    |April 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Few pregnant women take vitamins, with advice and iron supplement use being key factors. Maternal age, social class, and reproductive history did not influence vitamin intake.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Maternal Health
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • Vitamin supplementation is crucial for healthy pregnancy outcomes.
    • Understanding patterns of vitamin use in early pregnancy is essential for public health.
    • Limited data exists on the determinants of vitamin supplementation in diverse populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of vitamin supplementation among pregnant women.
    • To identify factors influencing vitamin supplementation during early pregnancy.
    • To explore the relationship between advice, diet, and supplement use.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire-based study involving 246 women in antenatal clinics.
    • Data collection on sources of advice, diet, and vitamin supplementation.
    • Abstraction of relevant information from antenatal records.

    Main Results:

    • 23% of women (57 out of 246) reported taking vitamin supplements.
    • Supplementation was significantly associated with receiving advice from various sources.
    • Use of iron supplements was a notable determinant of vitamin supplementation.
    • Maternal age, social class, and reproductive history did not significantly affect supplementation rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Vitamin supplementation in early pregnancy is less common than recommended.
    • Targeted advice and co-prescription with iron may enhance vitamin uptake.
    • Further research is needed to address barriers to consistent vitamin supplementation.

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