Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of mothers regardings vitamin D supplementation for children aged 0-12 months at Children’s Hopital in 2025

Abstract

Objective: To describe the current status of mothers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding vitamin D supplementation for children aged 0–12 months from November 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, at Hai Phong Children's Hospital, and to identify factors associated with these aspects. Methods: A total of 303 mothers with children aged 0–12 months receiving treatment at the hospital. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Results: A total of 303 mothers with children aged 0–12 months receiving treatment at the hospital. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Conclusion: While the majority of mothers had good knowledge of vitamin D supplementation, actual practices remained limited. Therefore, greater efforts are needed to promote proper supplementation practices for infants.