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Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) Pub Date : 2025-02-15 DOI:10.3390/diseases13020058

Gavriela Voulgaridou, Fani Athanassiou, Eirini Kravvariti, Stephania Doulgeraki, Sousana K Papadopoulou, Lambros E Kokokiris

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背景：维生素 D 在骨骼健康、钙吸收和免疫功能方面发挥着至关重要的作用，但人们对维生素 D 的误解和知识差距依然存在。本研究旨在评估希腊妇女对维生素 D 的认识，并确定与维生素 D 知识相关的因素：采用谷歌表格设计的在线自填式问卷，对 761 名希腊女性（平均年龄：41.2 ± 7.7 岁）进行了横断面研究。研究人员通过社交媒体平台招募参与者，以确保样本的地域多样性：总体而言，57.4%的参与者对维生素 D 的功能有所了解，主要将其与骨骼健康（34.4%）和免疫功能（26.8%）联系起来。多元回归模型确定了维生素 D 功能知识的重要预测因素，包括年龄（OR = 1.041，95% CI：1.019-1.062，p < 0.001）、体重（OR = 0.964，95% CI：0.938-0.992，p = 0.010）和频繁的维生素 D 检测（>2 次，OR = 2.280，95% CI：0.938-0.992，p = 0.010）：OR=2.280，95% CI：1.392-3.736，p=0.001；1-2 次：OR=1.776，95% CI：1.111-2.829，p=0.016）。此外，年龄（OR = 1.054，95% CI：1.027-1.081，p < 0.001）、体重（OR = 0.987，95% CI：0.975-0.999，p = 0.028）、较高的城市人口（>50,000 市民：OR = 1.598，95% CI：1.021-2.502，p = 0.040）、频繁的维生素 D 检测（>2 次：OR = 2.616，95% CI：1.529-4.447，p < 0.003；1-2 次：OR=1.773，95% CI：1.052-2.989，p=0.032）和儿童补充剂（OR=1.414，95% CI：1.007-1.987，p=0.046）是预测对维生素 D 可预防疾病了解程度的重要因素：希腊妇女对维生素 D 的功能有一定程度的了解，但仍存在很大的知识差距，尤其是关于维生素 D 在钙吸收和膳食来源方面的作用。年龄、是否经常接受维生素 D 检测以及是否居住在城市是影响对维生素 D 了解程度的重要因素。有针对性的公共卫生运动对于消除误解、提高维生素 D 意识和实践至关重要。

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Knowledge and Predictors of Vitamin D Awareness Among Greek Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Vitamin D plays a crucial role in bone health, calcium absorption, and immune function, yet significant misconceptions and knowledge gaps persist. This study aimed to assess knowledge regarding vitamin D among Greek women and identify factors associated with vitamin D knowledge.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 761 Greek women (mean age: 41.2 ± 7.7 years) using an online self-administered questionnaire designed in Google Forms. Participants were recruited via social media platforms to ensure a geographically diverse sample.

Results: Overall, 57.4% of participants demonstrated knowledge of vitamin D's functions, primarily linking it to bone health (34.4%) and immune function (26.8%). The multiple regression model identified significant predictors of knowledge of vitamin D's functions, including age (OR = 1.041, 95% CI: 1.019-1.062, p < 0.001), weight (OR = 0.964, 95% CI: 0.938-0.992, p = 0.010), and frequent vitamin D testing (>2 times: OR = 2.280, 95% CI: 1.392-3.736, p = 0.001; once-twice: OR = 1.776, 95% CI: 1.111-2.829, p = 0.016). Furthermore, age (OR = 1.054, 95% CI: 1.027-1.081, p < 0.001), weight (OR = 0.987, 95% CI: 0.975-0.999, p = 0.028), higher city population (>50,000 citizens: OR = 1.598, 95% CI: 1.021-2.502, p = 0.040), frequent vitamin D testing (>2 times: OR = 2.616, 95% CI: 1.529-4.447, p < 0.003; one-two times: OR = 1.773, 95% CI: 1.052-2.989, p = 0.032), and children's supplementation (OR = 1.414, 95% CI: 1.007-1.987, p = 0.046) were significant predictors of knowledge regarding diseases preventable by vitamin D.

Conclusions: Greek women demonstrated moderate awareness of vitamin D's functions, but significant knowledge gaps persist, particularly regarding its role in calcium absorption and dietary sources. Age, frequent vitamin D testing, and urban residence were significant predictors of knowledge. Targeted public health campaigns are essential to address misconceptions and improve vitamin D awareness and practices.

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Diseases (Basel, Switzerland)

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