Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors of Family Physicians Regarding Vitamin D Deficiency and Osteomalacia

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dc.contributor.authorSamanci, Volkan Murat
dc.contributor.authorGamsizkan, Zerrin
dc.contributor.authorSamanci, Rumeysa
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-01T11:39:15Z
dc.date.available2026-07-01T11:39:15Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentDüzce Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractObjective 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.
dc.identifier.doi10.4274/tod.galenos.2025.48208
dc.identifier.endpage9
dc.identifier.issn2147-2653
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105041602064
dc.identifier.scopusqualityN/A
dc.identifier.startpage1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.4274/tod.galenos.2025.48208
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12684/23195
dc.identifier.volume32
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001724246400001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ4
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherGalenos Publ House
dc.relation.ispartofTurk Osteoporoz Dergisi-Turkish Journal of Osteoporosis
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20260623
dc.subject[Keyword Not Available]
dc.titleEvaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors of Family Physicians Regarding Vitamin D Deficiency and Osteomalacia
dc.typeArticle

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