Title of article :
Vitamin D Status in Pregnant Omanis: A disturbingly high proportion of patients with low vitamin D stores
Author/Authors :
Kalbani, Moza Al Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Obstetrics Gynaecology, Oman , Elshafie, Omayma Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Medicine, Oman , Rawahi, Mohammed Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Departmen of Medicine, Oman , Al-Mamari, Ali Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Department of Medicine, Oman , Al-Zakwani, Abdullah Industrial Innovation Center, Oman , Woodhouse, Nicholas Sultan Qaboos University - College of Medicine Health Sciences - Department of Medicine, Oman
Abstract :
Objectives:The objective of this study was to determine the vitamin D status of pregnant Omanis by measurement of their circulating 25 hydroxy vitamin D levels.Methods:Blood samples were obtained from a cohort of 103 consecutive healthy pregnant Omanis at the Armed Forces Hospital, Muscat, on their first antenatal visit. The study took place in May, June and July 2010.Results:Vitamin D deficiency was present in 34 (33%) of patients (25OHD3 25 nmol/L), ‘at risk’ levels were found in 67 (65%) patients (25OHD3 25–50 nmol/L); two patients (1.9%) had values between 50 and 75 nmol/L, and no patients in the optimal range 75 nmol/L.Conclusion:If confirmed, these findings indicate the need for vitamin D replacement during pregnancy and lactation. Although not evidence based we recommend at least 1000 IU of cholecalciferol, (vitamin D3) daily.
Keywords :
Pregnancy , Oman , 25 hydroxyvitamin D3 (25OHD3) , Vitamin D deficiency
Journal title :
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (SQUMJ)
Journal title :
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (SQUMJ)
