Prevalence of dietary supplement use and associated factors among female college students in Saudi Arabia
Abstract Background The economic boom in Saudi Arabia indirectly prompted the use of dietary supplements in the last two decades. Our aim is to investigate the prevalence of dietary supplement use and its association with sociodemographic/lifestyle characteristics among Saudi female students. Method...
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| author | Hanan Alfawaz Nasiruddin Khan Aziza Alfaifi Fatima M. Shahrani Huda M. Al Tameem Seetah F. Al Otaibi Weaam I. Abudigin Mohammad S. Al-Shayaa Saad A. Al-Ghanim Nasser M. Al-Daghri |
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| description | Abstract Background The economic boom in Saudi Arabia indirectly prompted the use of dietary supplements in the last two decades. Our aim is to investigate the prevalence of dietary supplement use and its association with sociodemographic/lifestyle characteristics among Saudi female students. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 534 female participants (≥19 years of age) completed a self-administered questionnaire that include sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics, perceived health status, dietary supplement use, general awareness, attitudes and behavior. Results In all participants, the prevalence of dietary supplement use was 76.6% (n = 409). High level of education (p = 0.002) and more physical activity (p = 0.008) exhibited a significant positive association with users than to non-users. The frequency showed that beta-carotene (54.2%), chamomile (54.2%), and glucosamine (53.8%) were the most preferred diet supplements under the category “when needed”. Cod liver oil (71.3%), omega 3 (68.3%), multi-vitamins (61.5%), ginseng (60%), and vitamin A (60%), were mostly used “from time to time”. Multi-minerals (34.4%) were the preferred choice when it comes to daily use. The main reasons for supplement use were to “maintain healthy hair” and “injury and illness” (both 26.2%). About 38.4% were not aware and 30.3% disagree on differences taking supplements with or without consulting a medical professional. About 36.7% lack information about side effects while, 35.0% were unaware about any health effect of dietary supplements. Conclusion The prevalence of dietary supplement use was high in Saudi female students and was significantly associated with sociodemographic and lifestyle factors. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-40bff5ea808f4e2886d1678d08767c102022-12-22T01:31:49ZengBMCBMC Women's Health1472-68742017-11-011711710.1186/s12905-017-0475-yPrevalence of dietary supplement use and associated factors among female college students in Saudi ArabiaHanan Alfawaz0Nasiruddin Khan1Aziza Alfaifi2Fatima M. Shahrani3Huda M. Al Tameem4Seetah F. Al Otaibi5Weaam I. Abudigin6Mohammad S. Al-Shayaa7Saad A. Al-Ghanim8Nasser M. Al-Daghri9College of Food Science & Agriculture, Department of Food Science & Nutrition, King Saud UniversityCollege of Applied Sciences, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, A’Sharqiyah UniversityCollege of Food Science & Agriculture, Department of Food Science & Nutrition, King Saud UniversityCollege of Food Science & Agriculture, Department of Food Science & Nutrition, King Saud UniversityCollege of Food Science & Agriculture, Department of Food Science & Nutrition, King Saud UniversityCollege of Food Science & Agriculture, Department of Food Science & Nutrition, King Saud UniversityCollege of Food Science & Agriculture, Department of Food Science & Nutrition, King Saud UniversityDepartment of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, College of Foods and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud UniversityHealth and Hospital Administration Program, Department of Health Administration, College of Business Administration, King Saud UniversityPrince Mutaib Chair for Biomarkers of Osteoporosis, Biochemistry Department, King Saud UniversityAbstract Background The economic boom in Saudi Arabia indirectly prompted the use of dietary supplements in the last two decades. Our aim is to investigate the prevalence of dietary supplement use and its association with sociodemographic/lifestyle characteristics among Saudi female students. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 534 female participants (≥19 years of age) completed a self-administered questionnaire that include sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics, perceived health status, dietary supplement use, general awareness, attitudes and behavior. Results In all participants, the prevalence of dietary supplement use was 76.6% (n = 409). High level of education (p = 0.002) and more physical activity (p = 0.008) exhibited a significant positive association with users than to non-users. The frequency showed that beta-carotene (54.2%), chamomile (54.2%), and glucosamine (53.8%) were the most preferred diet supplements under the category “when needed”. Cod liver oil (71.3%), omega 3 (68.3%), multi-vitamins (61.5%), ginseng (60%), and vitamin A (60%), were mostly used “from time to time”. Multi-minerals (34.4%) were the preferred choice when it comes to daily use. The main reasons for supplement use were to “maintain healthy hair” and “injury and illness” (both 26.2%). About 38.4% were not aware and 30.3% disagree on differences taking supplements with or without consulting a medical professional. About 36.7% lack information about side effects while, 35.0% were unaware about any health effect of dietary supplements. Conclusion The prevalence of dietary supplement use was high in Saudi female students and was significantly associated with sociodemographic and lifestyle factors.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-017-0475-yDietary supplementsSociodemographicLifestyleSaudi Arabia |
| spellingShingle | Hanan Alfawaz Nasiruddin Khan Aziza Alfaifi Fatima M. Shahrani Huda M. Al Tameem Seetah F. Al Otaibi Weaam I. Abudigin Mohammad S. Al-Shayaa Saad A. Al-Ghanim Nasser M. Al-Daghri Prevalence of dietary supplement use and associated factors among female college students in Saudi Arabia BMC Women's Health Dietary supplements Sociodemographic Lifestyle Saudi Arabia |
| title | Prevalence of dietary supplement use and associated factors among female college students in Saudi Arabia |
| title_full | Prevalence of dietary supplement use and associated factors among female college students in Saudi Arabia |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of dietary supplement use and associated factors among female college students in Saudi Arabia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of dietary supplement use and associated factors among female college students in Saudi Arabia |
| title_short | Prevalence of dietary supplement use and associated factors among female college students in Saudi Arabia |
| title_sort | prevalence of dietary supplement use and associated factors among female college students in saudi arabia |
| topic | Dietary supplements Sociodemographic Lifestyle Saudi Arabia |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-017-0475-y |
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