Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors of Family Physicians Regarding Vitamin D Deficiency and Osteomalacia
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2026
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Galenos Publ House
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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
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Objective Vitamin D acts as a hormone in many systems in the body, especially in the context of bone health. Osteomalacia is a condition characterized by widespread muscle and bone pain and is associated with vitamin D deficiency in most patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and treatment approaches of family physicians in T & uuml;rkiye regarding vitamin D deficiency and osteomalacia. Materials and Methods A total of 202 family physicians were included in our descriptive and cross-sectional study. A questionnaire form prepared by reviewing the literature and using Google forms was used to collect the data. The questionnaire included a total of 37 questions. Results Approximately three-quarters of the physicians who participated in the study stated that they frequently encountered vitamin D deficiency in outpatient clinics and that vitamin D levels should be checked in family health centers. With respect to their awareness of osteomalacia, there was a statistically significant greater awareness in favor of family medicine specialists and more experienced physicians (p<0.001). When the results regarding the participants' level of self-efficacy in the management of vitamin D deficiency were analyzed, family medicine specialists felt more competent than general practitioner family physicians did. When asked about postgraduate education related to vitamin D deficiency and osteomalacia, 87.6% of the physicians stated that they had not received any education. Conclusion There are differences in the approaches used to treat vitamin D deficiency and osteomalacia between specialists and general practitioners working as family physicians in T & uuml;rkiye and a standardized approach has not yet been established. Postgraduate education sessions should be an indispensable part of continuous medical education to refresh and update the knowledge of physicians.
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Turk Osteoporoz Dergisi-Turkish Journal of Osteoporosis
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Q4
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32
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