Table 3. shows the number of respondents regarding vitamin D perceptions. Most of them were with the agreement that vitamin D supplements is important for overall health of infants and children, and vitamin D intake more than recommended allowance may be harmful. From all participants, 29.6% believed negatively that breast milk provides their babies with everything, so no need for vitamin D supplements. More than 70% agreed that the need for extra vitamin D during winter season is increased.
Over than 80% of mothers believed that vitamin D deficiency is a health problem common in children, and the need for more information about this issue is high.
Table 3. Mother’s Perceptions toward Vitamin D