Demographic and clinical predictors of vitamin D status in pregnant women tested for deficiency in Western Australia

This study aimed to describe the vitamin D status of pregnant women in Western Australia and identify predictors of deficiency in pregnancy. A cross-sectional study was conducted using linked data from statewide administrative data collections.

Citation:
Miller KM, Klerk NHD, Davis EA, Lucas RM, Hart PH, Haynes A. Demographic and clinical predictors of vitamin D status in pregnant women tested for deficiency in Western Australia. Aust New Zealand J Public Health. 2021.

Keywords:
Antenatal care; pregnancy; screening; vitamin D deficiency; vitamin D status

Abstract:
This study aimed to describe the vitamin D status of pregnant women in Western Australia and identify predictors of deficiency in pregnancy. A cross-sectional study was conducted using linked data from statewide administrative data collections.