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Objective <p>Despite the global increase in dietary supplement (DS) usage, no prior study has assessed the prevalence or associated factors of DS use in Palestine. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of DS use and its related variables among our (Palestinians) populations in the West Bank using an electronic survey which was distributed via social media platforms, collecting data on demographic characteristics, obesity, chronic disease history, and nutritional deficiencies.</p> Results <p>The total sample was (<i>n</i> = 271). 39.9% used supplements. DS use is more common among older adults, particularly females, employed individuals, and those with chronic illnesses, obesity, or anemia. Red meat consumption was significantly higher among DS users compared to non-users (<i>p</i> = 0.008), while no significant differences were found in the consumption of other dietary types, except for fish. Furthermore, DS use was not significantly associated with place of residence, geographic region within the Palestine, weight loss intentions, weight satisfaction, education level, or malnutrition.</p>

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Factors related to supplementation use and self-reported vitamin deficiency in the palestinian society

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    2026年3月7日

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  • Nihal Natour,
  • Sajeda hamadi,
  • Wafaa Najar,
  • Ahmed Abudawwas,
  • Saja Elewi

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Objective

Despite the global increase in dietary supplement (DS) usage, no prior study has assessed the prevalence or associated factors of DS use in Palestine. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of DS use and its related variables among our (Palestinians) populations in the West Bank using an electronic survey which was distributed via social media platforms, collecting data on demographic characteristics, obesity, chronic disease history, and nutritional deficiencies.

Results

The total sample was (n = 271). 39.9% used supplements. DS use is more common among older adults, particularly females, employed individuals, and those with chronic illnesses, obesity, or anemia. Red meat consumption was significantly higher among DS users compared to non-users (p = 0.008), while no significant differences were found in the consumption of other dietary types, except for fish. Furthermore, DS use was not significantly associated with place of residence, geographic region within the Palestine, weight loss intentions, weight satisfaction, education level, or malnutrition.