Table 2 Table showing themes and associated quotes, barriers to adult vitamin D deficiency diagnosis, management and treatment in three ecologies of Ethiopia
Thematic barriers related to: | Sub-thematic barriers |
|---|---|
the health system | 1. Lack of attention to adult vitamin D deficiency at different levels 2. Adult vitamin D Deficiency is not included in routine health program or report 3. No guideline or manual prepared by health bureaus for adult vitamin D deficiency management 4. No capacity building scheme |
health professionals | 1. Health professionals believe that the prevalence of adult vitamin D is very low 2. Vitamin D deficiency is perceived to be a common problem among children not in adults |
the education system and research | 1. Compromised pre-service training 2. Health curriculum focused only on child vitamin D deficiency 3. No adequate research to show the magnitude of adult vitamin D deficiency 4. No adequate lab investigation |