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                        <journal-id journal-id-type="nlm-ta">Int. J. Clin. Med. Res.</journal-id>
                        <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher-id">LQP-IJCMR</journal-id>
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                            <journal-title>International Journal of Clinical and Medical Research</journal-title>
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                        <issn pub-type="ppub">3134-8831</issn>
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                            <publisher-name>International Journal of Clinical and Medical Research</publisher-name>
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                        <article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.66590/ijcmr2025020105</article-id>
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                        <article-id pub-id-type="manuscript">15-LQP-IJCMR</article-id>
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                            <subject>Research Paper</subject>
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                            <article-title>Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Vitamin D Deficiency among Adults in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Analysis </article-title>
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                                    <surname>Uzrail</surname>
                                    <given-names>A. H.</given-names>
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                                    <surname>El-Assab</surname>
                                    <given-names>M. </given-names>
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                                    <surname>Al-kalbani</surname>
                                    <given-names>R. </given-names>
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                                    <surname>Al-Kofahi</surname>
                                    <given-names>R. </given-names>
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                                    <surname>Kadhim</surname>
                                    <given-names>A. </given-names>
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                              <label>*</label>Corresponding author: A. H. (e-mail: <email>ahmabuassab@zu.edu.jo</email>)
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                        <pub-date pub-type="epub">
                            <day>30</day>
                            <month>06</month>
                            <year>2025</year>
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                        <pub-date pub-type="received">
                            <day>12</day>
                            <month>02</month>
                            <year>2025</year>
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                        <pub-date pub-type="accepted">
                            <day>22</day>
                            <month>03</month>
                            <year>2025</year>
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                        <volume>2</volume>
                        <issue>1</issue>
                        <fpage>19</fpage>
                        <lpage>27</lpage>
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                            <copyright-statement>©2026 the Author(s)</copyright-statement>
                            <copyright-year>2026</copyright-year>
                            <copyright-holder>The Author(s)</copyright-holder>
                            <license license-type="open-access">
                            <ali:license_ref>https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</ali:license_ref>
                            <license-p>This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License</license-p>
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                        <abstract><p>Objectives: Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in Jordan and represents a significant public health concern. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the Jordanian population regarding vitamin D deficiency. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among Jordanian adults aged &amp;ge;18 years between October 2018 and January 2019. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire. Results: Nearly all participants (99.7%) reported awareness of vitamin D. Media (53.6%) and educational institutions (45.9%) were identified as the primary sources of information. Most participants (82.6%) recognized sunlight as the main source of vitamin D, while 81.6% were aware of its role in preventing osteoporosis, and 78% believed that vitamin D deficiency causes bone and joint pain. However, knowledge of the recommended daily intake was notably low (13.9%). Although 60.4% of participants were not concerned about their vitamin D levels, attitudes toward sun exposure were generally positive. Approximately 72.3% reported enjoying sun exposure at least twice per week for &amp;le;29 minutes, preferably during early morning hours, regardless of sunscreen use (42.8%). Positive practices included vitamin D supplementation (46.4%) and regular sun exposure (72.7%). Conclusions: Despite high awareness of vitamin D among Jordanians, gaps remain in knowledge regarding recommended intake and personal vitamin D status. Public health interventions focusing on education, supplementation, and food fortification are recommended to improve vitamin D status in Jordan.</p></abstract>
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