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Assess healthcare professionals' clinical knowledge, daily practices, and existing hospital policies regarding vitamin D screening and supplementation in pregnancy across the Asia-Pacific region.

November 1, 2023HeliyonOpen Access

Clinical practice of vitamin D screening and supplementation in pregnancy in Asia-pacific countries: A cross-sectional study

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RLRyan Wai Kheong LeeKK Women's and Children's Hospital ACAlicia Li Bin Chng KTKok Hian TanKK Women's and Children's Hospital

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Cross-sectional survey reveals widespread absence of vitamin D screening and guidance among obstetric providers, highlighting the urgent need for standardized prenatal supplementation policies.

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Assess healthcare professionals' clinical knowledge, daily practices, and existing hospital policies regarding vitamin D screening and supplementation in pregnancy across the Asia-Pacific region.
Administered a 22-question cross-sectional survey examining demographics, policies, and supplementation practices.
Recruited healthcare professionals representing distinct health facilities across 11 Asia-Pacific countries within the IPRMAHO network (N=15).
Most surveyed hospitals (78.6%, 11/15) lacked a national policy or regional clinical guideline for gestational vitamin D screening and supplementation.
Routine screening was absent in 72.7% (9/11) of hospitals even among high-risk pregnant women, and 80.0% (12/15) of clinicians endorsed a need for formal guidelines.
Substantial knowledge gaps were observed, with 64.3% (9/14) unsure of annual deficiency rates and 53.3% (8/15) uncertain about therapeutic supplementation dosages.

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Lee et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d52e4f1daba58ecd5b53a https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21186

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November 1, 2023HeliyonOpen Access

Clinical practice of vitamin D screening and supplementation in pregnancy in Asia-pacific countries: A cross-sectional study

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Authors

RLRyan Wai Kheong LeeKK Women's and Children's Hospital ACAlicia Li Bin Chng KTKok Hian TanKK Women's and Children's Hospital

Discussion

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey reveals widespread absence of vitamin D screening and guidance among obstetric providers, highlighting the urgent need for standardized prenatal supplementation policies.

Key Points

Assess healthcare professionals' clinical knowledge, daily practices, and existing hospital policies regarding vitamin D screening and supplementation in pregnancy across the Asia-Pacific region.
Administered a 22-question cross-sectional survey examining demographics, policies, and supplementation practices.
Recruited healthcare professionals representing distinct health facilities across 11 Asia-Pacific countries within the IPRMAHO network (N=15).
Most surveyed hospitals (78.6%, 11/15) lacked a national policy or regional clinical guideline for gestational vitamin D screening and supplementation.
Routine screening was absent in 72.7% (9/11) of hospitals even among high-risk pregnant women, and 80.0% (12/15) of clinicians endorsed a need for formal guidelines.
Substantial knowledge gaps were observed, with 64.3% (9/14) unsure of annual deficiency rates and 53.3% (8/15) uncertain about therapeutic supplementation dosages.

Cite This Study

Lee et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d52e4f1daba58ecd5b53a https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21186

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