A Cross-Cultural Systematic Review of Vitamin D Deficiency in Women

Authors

Dalia A. Bedewy, Department of Psychology, College of Humanities and Sciences, Ajman University, UAE\\ Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education, Tanta University, Egypt\\ Humanities and Social Sciences Research Center (HSSRC), Ajman University, Ajman, UAEFollow
Eid G. Abo Hamza, Department of Psychology, College of Humanities and Sciences, Ajman University, UAE\\ Humanities and Social Sciences Research Center (HSSRC), Ajman University, Ajman, UAE\\ Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Education, Tanta University, EgyptFollow
Mohamed S. Hamid, 5Department of Mental Health, College of Education, Ain Shams University, EgyptFollow
Ahmed A. Moustafa, School of Psychology, Faculty of Society and Design, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia\\ Department of Human Anatomy and Physiology, the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, South AfricaFollow

Abstract

Vitamin D deficiency has been reported in several cultures and regions, including the Middle East, North Europe, and Australia. In this review, we summarize and discuss existing studies on factors underlying vitamin D deficiency across different regions. In particular, we explain key roles played by lifestyle, including sun exposure, season change, diet, and clothing (concealing vs. non-concealing) as factors leading to vitamin D deficiency. We further discuss gender differences in vitamin D levels and, the impact of vitamin D supplements on cognition. The introductory section of this paper focuses on introducing vitamin D deficiency and highlighting the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Eastern countries. Here, we also provide a comparative literature analysis not only based on Eastern and Western countries but also compare the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency between males and females. Our review provides key information on potential life changes that help increase vitamin D and protect against the development of several disorders.

Recommended Citation

A. Bedewy, Dalia; G. Abo Hamza, Eid; S. Hamid, Mohamed; and A. Moustafa, Ahmed (2022) "A Cross-Cultural Systematic Review of Vitamin D Deficiency in Women," Information Sciences Letters: Vol. 11 : Iss. 4 , PP -.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/isl/vol11/iss4/21