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AWARENESS OF DOCTORS ABOUT THE DEFICIENCY OF VITAMIN D AMONG THE POPULATION OF LAHORE

Dr Abdullah Sajed, Dr Maria Batool, Dr Ata Ullah

Objectives: The aim of this research work is to evaluate the awareness of doctors in the city of Lahore about the deficiency of vitamin D. Methodology: This was a descriptive transverse research work conducted in various hospitals in the city of Lahore from the start of March 2018 to July 2018. Total 300 hundred doctors having registration from PMDC were the participants of this research work. We arranged a well-organized Performa to collect the information. An investigator completed every interview. The questions were about the metabolism & the sources of Vitamin D, Vitamin-D’s deficiency, the presentation of this issue in these medical centers and steps for its administration. Results: Total 300 doctors completed the questionnaires. Findings show that doctors have the knowledge about the sources & metabolism procedure of Vitamin-D but doctors were lacking information about the time duration & factors about the exposure to sunlight. Doctors have sufficient awareness about the symptoms of the deficiency of Vitamin-D as well as factors responsible for this issue, but doctors were present with no much information about the management of the deficiency. Conclusion: The findings of this research work support the reality that there is need among doctors to get more awareness & training about the deficiency of the Vitamin-D. Key Words: Metabolism, Sunlight, Osteomalacia, Rickets, Registration, PMDC, Physicians, Vitamin-D.

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