Vitamin D status is associated with high BMI working status and gravidity among pregnant Malaysian women

Zalilah Mohd Sharif, . and Yong Heng Yaw, . and Bindels Jacques, . and Yee Yvonne Siang Tee, . and Lalitha Palaniveloo, . and van der Beek Eline M., . and Loh Su Peng, . Vitamin D status is associated with high BMI working status and gravidity among pregnant Malaysian women. pp. 129-139. ISSN 1394-035X

Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is associated with adverse health outcomes in pregnancy and newborns. This study aims to determine the Vitamin D status among pregnant Malaysian women and its associations with specific maternal pregnancy characteristics. Methods: This study utilised cross-sectional data from a prospective cohort study of pregnant women in Seremban district in which 259 pregnant women had available vitamin D data. Blood samples were taken 14th week of gestation. Serum 25-hydroxy Vitamin D 25(OH)D levels were analysed using chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) technology on the ARCHITECT iSystem and categorised using the Institute of Medicine (IOM) 2011 cutoffs. A set of pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on socio-demographics obstetrics and anthropometry. Results: Mean serum 25(OH)D was 32.8311.37nmol/L. The prevalence of severe and mild VDD was 23.2 (n60) and 68.3 (n177) respectively. About 8.5 (n22) of pregnant women were vitamin D insufficient and none had sufficient serum 25(OH)D (75nmol/L). Early pregnancy body mass index (AOR2.95 95 CI1.03-8.47) working status (AOR3.17 95 CI1.06“9.50) and gravidity (AOR0.68 95 CI0.48“0.98) were significantly associated with VDD. Conclusion: The present study showed a high prevalence of VDD among pregnant women in Malaysia especially among those who were overweight or obese working in indoor environment and primigravida.

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Abstract

Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is associated with adverse health outcomes in pregnancy and newborns. This study aims to determine the Vitamin D status among pregnant Malaysian women and its associations with specific maternal pregnancy characteristics. Methods: This study utilised cross-sectional data from a prospective cohort study of pregnant women in Seremban district in which 259 pregnant women had available vitamin D data. Blood samples were taken 14th week of gestation. Serum 25-hydroxy Vitamin D 25(OH)D levels were analysed using chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) technology on the ARCHITECT iSystem and categorised using the Institute of Medicine (IOM) 2011 cutoffs. A set of pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on socio-demographics obstetrics and anthropometry. Results: Mean serum 25(OH)D was 32.8311.37nmol/L. The prevalence of severe and mild VDD was 23.2 (n60) and 68.3 (n177) respectively. About 8.5 (n22) of pregnant women were vitamin D insufficient and none had sufficient serum 25(OH)D (75nmol/L). Early pregnancy body mass index (AOR2.95 95 CI1.03-8.47) working status (AOR3.17 95 CI1.06“9.50) and gravidity (AOR0.68 95 CI0.48“0.98) were significantly associated with VDD. Conclusion: The present study showed a high prevalence of VDD among pregnant women in Malaysia especially among those who were overweight or obese working in indoor environment and primigravida.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Women
AGROVOC Term:	Pregnancy
AGROVOC Term:	Vitamin deficiencies
AGROVOC Term:	Vitamin d
AGROVOC Term:	Blood sampling
AGROVOC Term:	Blood serum
AGROVOC Term:	Body mass
AGROVOC Term:	Working conditions
AGROVOC Term:	Overweight
AGROVOC Term:	Obesity
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/9072

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