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Intake of iodine-containing multivitamin preparations by pregnant women from the Krakow region of Poland.
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Endokrynologia Polska [Endokrynol Pol] 2011; Vol. 62 (4), pp. 309-15. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the number of women who take multivitamin formulations containing iodine.<br />Material and Methods: A 34-question questionnaire was given to 500 women during their puerperal stay in two obstetrics/gynaecology wards in Krakow.<br />Results: 295 pregnant women (59%) took iodine-containing formulations. 205 pregnant women (41%) took multivitamin preparations without iodine. 49.7% of the women (91 out of 183) who inhabited rural areas and small towns were not supplemented with iodine during pregnancy. Women in Krakow took iodine-containing multivitamin formulations in 61.2% of cases. Women with primary and secondary education did not use iodine supplementation in 48.3% and 50.3% of cases respectively. Women with a university education did not use supplementation in 38.6% of cases. The prevalence of women using iodine-containing multivitamin preparation was similar in each age group.<br />Conclusions: The promotion of iodine supplementation to pregnant women should be augmented at each level of contact with medical staff. Medical staff should be reminded about such promotion at each level of medical care and training (general practitioner, obstetrics/gynaecology specialist, endocrinologist, postgraduate training).
- Subjects :
- Adult
Female
Humans
Iodine deficiency
Poland
Pregnancy
Rural Health
Socioeconomic Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Urban Health
Young Adult
Dietary Supplements
Iodine administration & dosage
Pregnancy Complications prevention & control
Prenatal Care standards
Thyroid Diseases prevention & control
Vitamins administration & dosage
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2299-8306
- Volume :
- 62
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Endokrynologia Polska
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21879470