Sociodemographic Factors and Nutritional Knowledge Impacts on Overall Vitamin B12 Intake in Older Women

Patwa Amani; Donna Adriani; Mustika Anggiane Putri; Yudhisman Imran; Irmiya Rachmiyani; Nany Hairunisa

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2023.10486

Authors

Patwa Amani Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6568-6072
Donna Adriani Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
Mustika Anggiane Putri Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
Yudhisman Imran Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
Irmiya Rachmiyani Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
Nany Hairunisa Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2023.10486

Keywords:

Dietary behavior, Older persons, Nutritional knowledge, Sociodemographic factors, Supplementation, Vitamin B12

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The older population is at high risk for vitamin B12 deficiency, leading to various significant and chronic health problems.

AIM: This study aimed to determine the association between sociodemographic characteristics, nutritional knowledge and overall vitamin B12 intake among older persons.

METHODS: An observational study with a cross-sectional design was directed to 69 older women aged > 50 years. Data was collected from subject responses to various questions on the google platform, guided by professional assistance.

RESULT: The study showed an inversed association between employment status (p<0.05), income level (p<0.001) and overall vitamin B12 intake, including dietary and supplement intake. The results provided new insights on monthly income level playing a crucial role in VB12 rich food consumption patterns in older persons, which were mostly unemployed.

CONCLUSION: Efforts are needed to increase the coverage of VB12 supplementation, either peroral or intramuscular injection, as a solution to meet the needs of VB12 source that is affordable and effective for the older population.

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