Investigation On Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Vitamin D Among College Students In Huaihai Institute Of Technology

Objective: To investigate the Knolodge,Attitude and Practice(KAP)level of vitamin D among college students in Huaihai Institute of Technology.We are aim to evaluate the level of knowledge and intake of vitamin D in college students.Design: Students were asked to respond to vitamin D intake and their basic knowledge of vitamin D.Subjects: 597 college students were majoring in non-medical specialty in Huaihai Institute of Technology in the summer of 2017.Methods: The college students of Huaihai Institute of Technology were surveyed.We investigated the knowledge,attitude and practice of vitamin D among 597 college students in Huaihai Institute of Technology by using the method of KAP questionnaire survey.At the same time,we further analyzed the the causes and solutions of the corresponding problems.Results: There was a lack of knowledge about vitamin D in college students in Huaihai Institute of Technology.The intake of vitamin D in college students was insufficient.Meanwhile,the level of sun exposure was not enough,especially for female.There were a very low level of knowledge on damage effect of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency.The students can understand the physiological function of vitamin D promoting calcium absorption.However,they don't know much about the non-classical effects of vitamin D.Conclusion: It is necessary to increase students' knowledge about vitamin D in the group of college students.We should disseminate the relevant knowledge through the media.The college students can also obtain more medical knowledge about vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency from professional medical staff.Students should increase outdoor activity and intake the vitamin D supplementary in the winter,in order to ensure adequate vitamin D level in their body.