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Table 3 Location of advice obtained (leaflet or verbal) and vitamin supplementation obtained before and during pregnancy

From: A cross-sectional survey investigating women’s information sources, behaviour, expectations, knowledge and level of satisfaction on advice received about diet and supplements before and during pregnancy

Location

Vitamins obtained

Verbal advice

Leaflet advice

Antenatal clinic

14 (11%)

58 (44%)

31 (23%)

Nurse @ GP surgery

0 (0%)

35 (26%)

15 (11%)

Pharmacy

63 (47%)

3 (2%)

1 (1%)

Prescription @ pharmacy

25 (19%)

  

Supermarket

36 (27%)

  

Internet

6 (5%)