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ArticlePublic health nutrition2023

Prevalence, correlates and common conditions associated with adolescent dietary supplement use: a cross-sectional survey in Bangladesh.

Md Bony Amin, Md Aktarujjaman, Amatul Elah Meem, Ekhtear Hossain, Md Nazrul Islam, Nitai Roy

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Md Bony AminFaculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.
Md Aktarujjaman *Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.
Amatul Elah Meem *Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.
Ekhtear HossainDepartment of Biological Sciences and Chemistry, Southern University, A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Md Nazrul IslamDepartment of Post-Harvest Technology and Marketing, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.
Nitai RoyDepartment of Biochemistry and Food Analysis, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali8602, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0002-8454-6128

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Abstract

objectiveThere is a broad spectrum of dietary supplements (DS) and their accessibility worldwide. However, little is known about the prevalence of DS use among Bangladeshi adolescents. This study estimates the prevalence, correlates and common conditions related to DS use.

designA cross-sectional, convenient sampling strategy was adopted using an interviewer-administered, structured questionnaire.

settingKurigram and Patuakhali districts of Bangladesh.

participants702 adolescents aged 10-19 years.

resultsThe overall prevalence of DS use was 83 %. The majority of participants (93·4 %) agreed that DS were good for health, and 28·3 % reported general health and well-being as the reason for using DS. The most frequently used supplements were multivitamins (38·6 %) and Ca (37 %). DS use was more common among adolescents who had ≤5 siblings, good health status, no chronic diseases, a positive impression that DS are good for health and who had the tendency to encourage DS to others. DS use was also higher among those who received DS information from healthcare providers, professional literature, friends, family and relatives.

conclusionsThe prevalence of DS use is relatively higher among Bangladeshi adolescents compared to Bangladeshi adults and adolescents from other countries, highlighting the inclination towards DS use. Guidelines for safe DS use for adolescents are warranted to control DS use and prevent adverse effects.

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Dietary SupplementsVitaminsAdolescentAdultBangladeshCross-Sectional StudiesHumansPrevalenceSurveys and QuestionnairesVitaminsAdolescentsBangladeshDietary supplementsPrevalence and predictors

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