The Association Between Knowledge, Perception, and Attitudes Towards Vitamin D and Hypovitaminosis D: A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted Among Saudi Women.

Background Saudi Arabia, although it is a sunny country, has a very high rate of vitamin D deficiency, especially among females more than males. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with hypovitaminosis D among these women in order to develop effective strategies for the prevention and management of this serious health issue. Methods An observational cross-sectional study was conducted on 384 Saudi females in Jeddah.