Abstract
Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the vitamin D status of pregnant Omanis by measurement of their circulating 25 hydroxy vitamin D levels. Methods: Blood samples were obtained from a cohort of 103 consecutive healthy pregnant Omanis at the Armed Forces Hospital, Muscat, on their first antenatal visit. The study took place in May, June and July 2010. Results: Vitamin D deficiency was present in 34 (33%) of patients (25OHD3 <25 nmol/L), ‘at risk’ levels were found in 67 (65%) patients (25OHD3 25–50 nmol/L); two patients (1.9%) had values between 50 and 75 nmol/L, and no patients in the optimal range >75 nmol/L. Conclusion: If confirmed, these findings indicate the need for vitamin D replacement during pregnancy and lactation. Although not evidence based we recommend at least 1000 IU of cholecalciferol, (vitamin D3) daily.
Publication details
- DOI
- 10.18295/2075-0528.1238
- Journal
- Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 11(1), 52-55
- Publisher
- Sultan Qaboos University
- Open access
- Gold open access
- License
- CC BY-ND 4.0
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APA 7
Al Kalbani, M., Elshafie, O., Al-Mamari, M., Ali, Al-Zakwani, A., & Woodhouse, N. (2025). Vitamin D Status in Pregnant Omanis A disturbingly high proportion of patients with low vitamin D stores. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 11(1), 52-55. https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1238
MLA 9
Al Kalbani, Moza, et al. "Vitamin D Status in Pregnant Omanis A disturbingly high proportion of patients with low vitamin D stores." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 11, no. 1, 2025, pp. 52-55. https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1238.
Chicago (author–date)
Al Kalbani, Moza, Omayma Elshafie, Mohammed Al-Mamari, Ali, Abdullah Al-Zakwani, and Nicholas Woodhouse. 2025. "Vitamin D Status in Pregnant Omanis A disturbingly high proportion of patients with low vitamin D stores." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 11 (1): 52-55. https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1238.
Harvard
Al Kalbani, M., Elshafie, O., Al-Mamari, M., Ali, Al-Zakwani, A. and Woodhouse, N. (2025) 'Vitamin D Status in Pregnant Omanis A disturbingly high proportion of patients with low vitamin D stores', Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 11(1), pp. 52-55. doi:10.18295/2075-0528.1238.
Vancouver
Al Kalbani M, Elshafie O, Al-Mamari M, Ali, Al-Zakwani A, Woodhouse N. Vitamin D Status in Pregnant Omanis A disturbingly high proportion of patients with low vitamin D stores. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2025;11(1):52-55. doi:10.18295/2075-0528.1238
IEEE
M. Al Kalbani, O. Elshafie, M. Al-Mamari, Ali, A. Al-Zakwani, and N. Woodhouse, "Vitamin D Status in Pregnant Omanis A disturbingly high proportion of patients with low vitamin D stores," Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 52-55, 2025, doi: 10.18295/2075-0528.1238.