KIẾN THỨC, THỰC HÀNH VỀ DỰ PHÒNG THIẾU HỤT CANXI – VITAMIND CỦA NỮ SINH NĂM THỨ NHẤT TRƯỜNG CAO ĐẲNG Y TẾ THÁI NGUYÊN

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a global public health problem, especially among women. A sufficient
diet of vitamin D and calcium for women is very important in building a healthy skeleton
and early prevention of osteoporosis. This study aimed to describe the current state of
knowledge and practice on calcium and vitamin D deficiency prevention among female
students aged 17-19 in Thai Nguyen Medical College. Methods: Subjects of the study
were first year female students (17-19 years old) in Thai Nguyen Medical College. The
research applied descriptive and cross-sectional research method. Results: Of the 352
female students recruited into the study, 79.8% of them were Kinh people; The average
body mass index (BMI) was 19.5 ± 2.4, underweight rate was 36.4%, and overweight rate
was 6.5%. Regarding nutritional knowledge, only 14.2% and 9.3% of female students
knew that pregnant women and women of reproductive age were at risk of osteoporosis.
About 50% of students knew that calcium and vitamin D deficiency led to osteoporosis
in the elderly or rickets in children. The proportion of female students who regularly
drank 5-7 cups of milk per week was 23.9%. Conclusions: Knowledge and practice in
prevention of calcium and vitamin D deficiency of female aged 17 to 19 were limited.
It is necessary to carry out research to improve knowledge and practices in preventing
calcium and vitamin D deficiency among female students aged 17 to 19.