Vitamin D Levels in Residents in Medicine

the study aims to messure the vitamin D levels in medical staff in the hospital. The physicians in the course of their internship who work indoors and work many night shifts have limited sun exposure in all seasons. Nursing staff who work shifts and work indoors are at the same risk of liltle sun exposure. The study addresses the amount of sun exposure, assessed by a sun exposure questioner, age, gender,work load related to number of shifts in the physicien group and in nursing group the job percentile we also adress religion (clothing cover)as a factor.

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Key information

Conditions

Vitamin D Deficiency Avitaminosis Deficiency Diseases Malnutrition Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Meir medicalc enter

Kfar Saba, Israel

About this study

The population in Israel is heterogeneous in the aspect of skin exposure to the sun. Women in the Moslem community with traditional long sleeve dress code whose sun exposure to the sun even in the summer months is limited.

The physicians in the course of their internship who work indoors and work many night shifts and nurses with their shift work have limited sun exposure in all seasons.

The study addresses the amount of sun exposure, assessed by a sun exposure questioner, age, gender,number of shifts in the physicien group and in nursing group the job percentile religion (clothing cover).

The standard for measuring vitamin D status is 25(OH) D levels in the serum. The staff members from which blood will be drawn will be have an explanation about the aim of the study and will sign an informed consent.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

medical staff Exclusion Criteria:pregnancy

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Low vitamin D levels in direct relation to nomber of shifts/ job percentile

Time frame: 1 year
low leves of vitamin D in direct relationship to nomber of shifts job percentile

Time frame: 1 year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Meir Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Vitamin D Deficiency in Medical Residence in Israel

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: May 7, 2010
Registry last updated: Nov 23, 2011

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