Vitamin D supplement use in Egypt and Jordan and associated factors: A survey-based study

TaqiAldeen Khabour, Omar F Khabour and Salwa F M Hassanein

PLOS ONE, 2026, vol. 21, issue 8, 1-11

Abstract: The use of vitamin supplements is widespread throughout the world. In the Middle East, vitamin D deficiency is common. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the prevalence of vitamin D supplement use and associated factors among Egyptians and Jordanians. In addition, practices for maintaining adequate vitamin D levels were investigated. The study was cross-sectional and included 1,181 subjects from Jordan and Egypt. Participant recruitment was conducted from April to October 2024. The results showed that approximately one-third of the sample (36.7%) were using vitamin D supplements. Vitamin D supplementation was more prevalent among Jordanians (45.2%) than Egyptians (27.2%, P

Date: 2026
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