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Background <p>Micronutrients are nutrients needed in small amounts to support body growth, development, and daily functions. Folate is an important nutrient for maintaining good health. Low folate levels are linked to a higher risk of various diseases.</p> Objective <p><?ColorInfoStart??>This research explored how diet and lifestyle factors relate to serum folate levels among female students at An-Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine.<?ColorInfoEnd??> Najah National.</p> Method <p>This study used a cross-sectional approach to check folate levels in female students at An-Najah National University. A survey was given out from September 15th to October 20th, 2023. It asked questions about factors that influence blood folate and collected basic personal information. Fasting blood samples were also taken from participants to measure serum folate levels. The study involved 180 female students, all aged between 18 and 30 years old.</p> Results <p>The mean serum folate level was 4.82 ng/ml, with a standard deviation of 3.38. Significant differences in folate levels were observed based on where people lived, family size, and income. Levels were highest in rural villages, among families of medium size, and in those with higher income, all with <i>P</i>-values less than 0.05. Factors such as BMI, marital status, and education did not significantly influence folate levels. Age and employment status also showed no meaningful effect, with <i>P</i>-values equal to or greater than 0.05. Food choices, sources of folate, types of drinks, and exercise habits significantly impacted serum folate levels, each with <i>P</i>-values below 0.05. Additionally, smoking, whether passive or through water pipes, along with COVID-19 and various environmental factors, also affected these levels (<i>P</i>-value &lt; 0.05).</p> Conclusion <p>Serum folate levels were linked to various demographic, lifestyle, and dietary factors among Palestinian female students. Folate plays a key role in maintaining good health. Therefore, it is important to raise awareness about lifestyle choices and diet changes that can boost folate levels. Promoting healthy habits could help improve overall folate status in the community.</p>

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Dietary and other lifestyle correlates of serum folate levels among female students at An-Najah National University in Palestine: a cross-sectional study

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    2026年1月12日

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  • Saja Elewi,
  • Nihal Natour

摘要

Background

Micronutrients are nutrients needed in small amounts to support body growth, development, and daily functions. Folate is an important nutrient for maintaining good health. Low folate levels are linked to a higher risk of various diseases.

Objective

This research explored how diet and lifestyle factors relate to serum folate levels among female students at An-Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine. Najah National.

Method

This study used a cross-sectional approach to check folate levels in female students at An-Najah National University. A survey was given out from September 15th to October 20th, 2023. It asked questions about factors that influence blood folate and collected basic personal information. Fasting blood samples were also taken from participants to measure serum folate levels. The study involved 180 female students, all aged between 18 and 30 years old.

Results

The mean serum folate level was 4.82 ng/ml, with a standard deviation of 3.38. Significant differences in folate levels were observed based on where people lived, family size, and income. Levels were highest in rural villages, among families of medium size, and in those with higher income, all with P-values less than 0.05. Factors such as BMI, marital status, and education did not significantly influence folate levels. Age and employment status also showed no meaningful effect, with P-values equal to or greater than 0.05. Food choices, sources of folate, types of drinks, and exercise habits significantly impacted serum folate levels, each with P-values below 0.05. Additionally, smoking, whether passive or through water pipes, along with COVID-19 and various environmental factors, also affected these levels (P-value < 0.05).

Conclusion

Serum folate levels were linked to various demographic, lifestyle, and dietary factors among Palestinian female students. Folate plays a key role in maintaining good health. Therefore, it is important to raise awareness about lifestyle choices and diet changes that can boost folate levels. Promoting healthy habits could help improve overall folate status in the community.