Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Family Medicine Physicians Regarding Vitamin D Measurement and Treatment During Pregnancy in PHC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Background: The mother and the unborn child both experience a multitude of problems as a result of vitamin D insufficiency. The evaluation of medical professionals’ knowledge in measuring vitamin D levels and treating deficits is the main objective of this study. According to recent studies, low vitamin D levels have been associated with unfavorable outcomes for mothers, including pregnancy-induced hypertension, high blood pressure in diabetic pregnancies, gestational diabetes mellitus, recurrent miscarriages, preterm delivery, primary Caesarean section, and postpartum depression. Aim and objective: The major goal of this study is to find out how family medicine doctors at PHC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, feel about measuring and treating pregnant women for vitamin D deficiency. Methodology: In a cross-sectional research at PSMMC, Riyadh, family medicine practitioners are asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire to assess their knowledge of diagnosing and treating vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy. Utilizing the Statistical Package for Social Studies, data were examined IBM Corp., New York, NY, USA; SPSS 22). The categorical variables’ expressed percentages. The chi square test was used to categorical variables. A p-value of 0.05 was used to determine statistical significance. Conclusion: Most PHC and PSMMC physicians recommend using vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy. The majority of respondents did routinely suggest vitamin D supplements to their patients in pregnancy. Doctors at PHC and PSMMC’s average level of vitamin D awareness is associated to gender, kind of specialization, personal vitamin D supplement use, and suggesting others take supplements.