Table 3 Perceptions and behavior related of dietary supplement use among Saudi women
From: Factors associated with dietary supplement use in Saudi pregnant women
Survey Question | N (%) |
|---|---|
Do you think your diet is sufficient and you don’t need supplements? | |
Yes | 7 (7.1) |
No | 80 (81.6) |
Sometimes | 11 (11.2) |
What are your reasons for using dietary supplements?a | |
Poor nutritional status | 71 (72.4) |
Baby requirements exceed my usual diet | 72 (73.5) |
I have nutritional deficiency | 68 (69.4) |
How long have you been using supplements? | |
Less than 3 months | 30 (30.6) |
3 Months | 23 (23.5) |
6 Months | 28 (28.6) |
9 Months | 32 (32.7) |
12 Months | 7 (7.1) |
More than a year | 14 (14.3) |
Sources of information about vitamins and supplementsa | |
Attending physician | 90 (91.8) |
Friend’s advice | 8 (8.2) |
Internet | 14 (14.3) |
Social Media | 7 (7.1) |
Sources of Spendinga | |
My expense | 54 (55.1) |
Free | 31 (31.6) |
Insurance | 24 (24.5) |