Iodine supplementation by women of childbearing potential and in pregnancies - analysis of knowledge among students

Wójcik-Grudzień Justyna, Ozga-Stachurska Alicja, Pawłowska Paulina, Rozenbajgier Martyna. Iodine supplementation by women of childbearing potential and in pregnancies - analysis of knowledge among students. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2022;12(9):477-483. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2022.12.09.055

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The journal has had 40 points in Ministry of Education and Science of Poland parametric evaluation. Annex to the announcement of the Minister of Education and Science of December 21, 2021. No. 32343.

Has a Journal's Unique Identifier: 201159. Scientific disciplines assigned: Physical Culture Sciences (Field of Medical sciences and health sciences); Health Sciences (Field of Medical Sciences and Health Sciences).

Punkty Ministerialne z 2019 - aktualny rok 40 punktów. Załącznik do komunikatu Ministra Edukacji i Nauki z dnia 21 grudnia 2021 r. Lp. 32343. Posiada Unikatowy Identyfikator Czasopisma: 201159.

Przypisane dyscypliny naukowe: Nauki o kulturze fizycznej (Dziedzina nauk medycznych i nauk o zdrowiu); Nauki o zdrowiu (Dziedzina nauk medycznych i nauk o zdrowiu).

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Received: 21.08.2022. Revised: 02.09.2022. Accepted: 05.09.2022.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Iodine supplementation by women of childbearing potential and in pregnancies - analysis of knowledge among students

 

Justyna Wójcik-Grudzień^1a, Alicja Ozga-Stachurska^2b, Paulina Pawłowska^2c,

Martyna Rozenbajgier^3d

 

 

^a) justynawojcik455@gmail.com; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7163-6784

^b) aozga1@gmail.com; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1291-905X

^c) paulina.piotrowska222@gmail.com; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5516-952X

^d) rozenbajgier.martyna@gmail.com; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5165-9719

 

¹⁾ Mazowiecki Szpital Specjalistyczny Sp. z o.o. w Radomiu

²⁾ Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny im. Kardynała Wyszyńskiego Samodzielny Publiczny Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej w Lublinie

³⁾5 Wojskowy Szpital Kliniczny z Polikliniką w Krakowie

 

Corresponding author: Justyna Wójcik-Grudzień

e-mail: justynawojcik455@gmail.com

ORCID: 0000-0001-7163-6784

 

 

ABSTRACT

Introduction

Iodine is necessary for the proper production of triiodothyronine and thyroxine, which affect the development and proper functioning of the body. Thyroid hormones are involved in the transformation of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and vitamins, and also regulate the processes of cell growth and maturation. Iodine deficiency during pregnancy has many consequences for the fetus and newborn, some of them an increased risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, birth defects or abnormal mental development. Iodine deficiency through lack of supplementation or deficiency in the daily diet, as well as the consumption of an excess amount of this microelement, may be associated with serious and irreversible consequences affecting the development and further functioning of the fetus.

Aim of the study

Presentation of the impact of iodine supplementation in reproductive age and pregnancy on fetal development and students' knowledge of the need for this supplementation.

Materials and method

A survey of 404 students. The results were compared with the current scientific literature. Statistical analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel.

Results

In the study group, almost every third student believed that current recommendations recommend that women planning pregnancy should take iodine preparations. Every tenth student gave the correct dose of recommended supplementation of the microelement in question.

Conclusions

Research shows that more than half of students are not aware of the need to supplement iodine at the reproductive age. The data indicate that young people should be made aware of the need for iodine supplementation.

 

Key words: iodine supplementation, iodine deficiency, pregnancy, newborn