An exploratory study to find out the percentage of vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women in the Wadi Al-Shati region

Abstract

Through this exploratory study to find out the extent of vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women (130 Lady in pregnancy) in some areas of Brak Al-Shati, the average age of the female respondents was found to be 29.96%,average weight 71.56%.  The results showed that the academic level was the highest at the university level, 55.38%, Women who do not have a monthly income 53.84%, The results showed that the women knew the importance of vitamin (D) by 58.46%, the results also showed that the incidence of deficiency symptoms during pregnancy was 56.92%. The percentage of women who took medications to raise vitamin D was 51.53%,the percentage of pregnant women's exposure to sunlight for a sufficient period was 48.46%,while, the percentage of those who used powders or sunscreen while exposed to the sun was 11.53%,the percentage of those for whom vitamin D deficiency caused problems on the health of the fetus or caused you an early miscarriage was 7.69%, also, the percentage of conducting medical tests to measure vitamin D or calcium without referring to the doctor was 38.46%.The results showed that the highest percentage of women with more than three children was 41.53%, the percentage of pregnant women who eat dairy  and its derivatives and foods rich in calcium 81.53%, the answer was about the health status of pregnant women who feel nauseous or allergic  of some types of food during pregnancy 38.46%, the survey showed that the percentage of women who have pain in the joints, bones and teeth is 73.07%, the proportion of pregnant women had chronic diseases or accompanied by pregnancy 11.53%.