Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Vitamin D Among Adults in Western Libya: Assessment and Socio-Demographic Influences

Authors

• Abdounasser Albasher Omar, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science - Gharyan, University of Gharyan, Libya.Follow
• Kawther Adaila, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science - Gharyan, University of Gharyan, Libya.
• Mofida M. Alfaid, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science - Gharyan, University of Gharyan, Libya
• Abdurrahman M Sweidan, MENA Research Group, School of Clinical and Applied Sciences, Leeds Beckett University, UK.
• Ruqayah Kasheem, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Education - Azawia, University of Azawia, Libya.
• Samia Emhemmed Abadi, Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science - Gharyan, University of Gharyan, Libya
• Abdulnabi Ali Abushita, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science - Gharyan, University of Gharyan, Libya
• Hafsa A. Alemam, Department of Environment, Food, and Biological Application, Libyan Center for Biotechnology Research, Tripoli, Libya.

Abstract

Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread public health concern, necessitating a clear understanding of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among populations. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess Libyan citizens' knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding vitamin D in the western region of Libya. This study was carried out between June and September of 2021. A questionnaire was distributed across the study area and the complete responses were 314, with 62.7% were females and 37.3% were males.  The scores were calculated as percentages and statistically tested. Additionally, the impact of some socio-demographic factors (age, gender, education level, job, and salary) on KAP towards vitamin D was investigated. The results revealed that nutritional knowledge of the participants (46.24%) was much lower than their general knowledge (80.99%), and that the scores of attitude and practice were 74.79% and 60.06%; respectively. Furthermore, socio-demographic factors such as gender, age, education, occupation, and salary were found to significantly influence practice scores. In conclusion, there’s need for targeted public health interventions and educational campaigns to promote accurate understanding and healthier practices related to vitamin D among adults in Western Libya.

Recommended Citation

Omar, Abdounasser Albasher; Adaila, Kawther; Alfaid, Mofida M.; Sweidan, Abdurrahman M; Kasheem, Ruqayah; Abadi, Samia Emhemmed; Abushita, Abdulnabi Ali; and Alemam, Hafsa A. (2026) "Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Vitamin D Among Adults in Western Libya: Assessment and Socio-Demographic Influences," Al-Bahir: Vol. 9: Iss. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.55810/2313-0083.1132

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