A Cross-Sectional Study on Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Magnesium Supplements Uses Among the Students of UBAS
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https://doi.org/10.65406/3.1/9-13/2026Keywords:
Magnesium supplements, Bone Health, Hypomagnesemia, University studentsAbstract
Abstract
Background: Magnesium is an important mineral which is crucial for maintaining and promoting human health. There is insufficient data on its function in maintaining cardiovascular, muscular, and bone health. Magnesium supplements have drawn attention lately because of their purported ability to reduce muscular spasms and enhance the quality of sleep.
Objective: To assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practices regarding magnesium supplements uses among university students.
Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted among 175 undergraduate students at UBAS. A standard questionnaire was used for data collection. All the data variables were analyzed by using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) version 26.
Results: Among participants (52.0%) had poor knowledge. While (48%) had moderate knowledge. A moderate to positive attitude was observed in (58%) of students. Poor practices were reported by (60%) of the respondents, and only (40%) followed good practices.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that students had poor knowledge. Although, more than half of the respondents had positive attitudes but their practices regarding magnesium supplements were poor. Professional guidance should be given to the students to encourage the safe use of Magnesium supplements among students.
Keywords: Magnesium supplements, Bone Health, Hypomagnesemia, University students, Cross sectional study
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