The relationship between maternal self-efficacy, compliance and outcome in a trial of vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy

ConclusionsThese findings suggest that differences in self-efficacy influence trial outcomes. Such information may help clinicians anticipate responses to routine vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy and identify those who may need more support to comply.Trial registrationISRCTN82927713, registered 11/04/2008.

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Source: Osteoporosis International - December 31, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research