scholarly journals Predictors of preconceptional folic acid or multivitamin supplement use: a cross-sectional study of Danish pregnancy planners

2012 ◽  
pp. 259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi Cueto ◽  
Riis ◽  
Elizabeth Hatch ◽  
Lauren Wise ◽  
Rothman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Supplement Use ◽  
Multivitamin Supplement

scholarly journals Folic acid supplement use and menstrual cycle characteristics: a cross-sectional study of Danish pregnancy planners

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 723-729.e1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi T. Cueto ◽  
Anders H. Riis ◽  
Elizabeth E. Hatch ◽  
Lauren A. Wise ◽  
Kenneth J. Rothman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Folic Acid Supplement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Supplement Use ◽  
Acid Supplement

scholarly journals Knowledge and Patterns of Dietary Supplement Use among Students Attending King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 004695802110208
Author(s):  
Abdulraof Alqrache ◽  
Mostafa Mostafa ◽  
Omar Ghabrah ◽  
Ziyad Ghabrah ◽  
Nezar Kamal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Supplement Use ◽  
King Abdulaziz University ◽  
Dietary Supplement Use ◽  
Harmful Effects ◽  
Selection Of

Oral dietary supplements (DSs) include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, energy drinks, and herbal products. The use of DSs is increasing and their manufacturers promote their benefits. Studies have validated some of these benefits, but have also indicated that some DSs can have adverse effects, especially if used without the appropriate supervision. Little information on DS use among Saudis is available. This study assessed the use of dietary supplements among male and female university students with the goal of educating the community about DSs and the dangers associated with their misuse. Online and paper validated questionnaires were administered to King Abdulaziz University (KAU) students between September 2019 and January 2020. The responses were collected and analyzed statistically. Of the 954 KAU students who completed the survey, one-third used DSs (42.9% women vs 25.7% men). Of these, 51.7% believed that DSs are essential for health, 41.7% classified them as both food and drugs, 67.2% were aware that DSs could not replace a healthy diet, and 25.8% were aware of their potentially harmful effects. Multivitamins and minerals were the most used DSs. DS awareness among KAU students is limited. Additional health education is necessary to assist students in their selection of the most suitable DSs.

scholarly journals Association between homocysteine, vitamin B12, folic acid and erectile dysfunction: a cross-sectional study in China

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. e023003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Chen ◽  
Jie Li ◽  
Tianyu Li ◽  
Jianxiong Long ◽  
Jinling Liao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Folic Acid ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Two Parameters ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Relationship

ObjectivesErectile dysfunction (ED) affects up to 53.4% of men aged 30–80 years. In this study, we aimed to examine the association between homocysteine (HCY), vitamin B12(B12), folic acid (FA) and ED.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingGuangxi, China.ParticipantsA total of 1381 participants who completed questionnaires were included, between September 2009 and December 2009.MeasuresED was evaluated by the International Index of Erectile Function scores. Also, the values of HCY, B12 and FA were acquired. Then, regression and between-group analyses were performed.ResultsNo association between FA and ED was found. Significant correlations between HCY and ED were found—the relationships between these two parameters were most notable in men aged over 60 years and in men living alone (bachelors or bachelorhood). B12 levels were higher in men with ED (718.53±234.37 pg/mL vs 688.74±229.68, p=0.015). Using multinomial logistic regression analyses, B12 levels were related to mild ED (multivariate adjusted analysis: OR 1.620, 95% CI 1.141 to 2.300, p=0.007), especially among men aged 40–49 years (OR 2.907, 95% CI 1.402 to 6.026, p=0.004).ConclusionsWe report, for the first time, a relationship between B12 levels and ED. We also found specific cohorts of men for whom the relationship between HCY levels and ED is most prominent. Further studies are required to elucidate the mechanisms underlying these relationships—these may ultimately result in new therapies for ED.

Folic acid supplementation in Italian women during pregnancy: A cross-sectional study conducted in general practice

Nutrition ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 79-80 ◽  
pp. 110886 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberta Gazzino ◽  
Walter Marrocco ◽  
Antonio Pio D'Ingianna ◽  
Eleonora Poggiogalle ◽  
Anna Maria Giusti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Folic Acid ◽  
Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Acid Supplementation ◽  
Italian Women

scholarly journals Prevalence and causes of anaemia in children aged 6–23 months in rural Qinghai, China: findings from a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e031021
Author(s):  
Yiwen Huang ◽  
Lijuan Wang ◽  
Junsheng Huo ◽  
Qiong Wu ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Qinghai Province ◽  
Outcomes Measures ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Registration Number

ObjectiveTo investigate the current situation of anaemia among children aged 6–23 months in a rural county in China, and to explore the influencing factors and the main causes of anaemia.DesignA cross-sectional study.SettingHuzhu County in Qinghai Province, ChinaParticipantsWe selected 38 sampled villages using Proportional to Population Size sampling method. We obtained the name list of children aged 6–23 months in each sampled village and planned to survey all the eligible children aged 6–23 months and their caregivers.Primary and secondary outcomes measuresThe prevalence of anaemia, the influencing factors of anaemia, the laboratory tests for biological causes of anaemia, including serum ferritin, soluble transferrin receptor, folic acid, homocysteine and vitamin B12.ResultsA total of 754 children aged 6–23 months and their caregivers were surveyed, and 183 anaemic children aged 12–23 months were collected venous blood sample. The anaemia prevalence of children aged 6–23 months in Huzhu County was 59.1%. Children of younger age (OR=0.968, 95% CI 0.940 to 0.998), Tibetan nationality (OR=3.123, 95% CI 1.473 to 6.623) and not introducing meat (OR=0.698, 95% CI 0.499 to 0.976) were more likely to be anaemic. More than 80% of children with anaemia were due to iron deficiency (ID), and 20.2% of them had both iron and folic acid deficiencies.ConclusionsThe anaemia prevalence of children aged 6–23 months in Huzhu County was high and children of younger age, Tibetan nationality and not introducing meat were more likely to be anaemic. The main cause of anaemia was nutritional anaemia, with the vast majority being ID. Interventions of feeding counselling and nutrients supplements are appropriate and should be further strengthened.Trial registration numberChiCTRPRC12002444.

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