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The survey questioned iron deficiency (ID) diagnoses of patients, their sources of information and influence, their knowledge of ID, perceptions and fears surrounding treatment, unmet needs and expectations, and underlying causes of treatment compliance and persistence.\n                    <jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold>\n                    Of the 404 respondents (102 males and 302 females) who completed the survey, all were aged between 18 and 80\u00a0years. Almost all respondents (97.0%) experienced ID symptoms, most frequently fatigue, weakness and tiredness (71.0% of the total cohort; 80.1% females vs 44.1% males); 76.8% of all respondents regarded symptoms as \u2018bothersome\u2019. Most respondents (70.5%) consulted a physician as the first action to treat ID (79.8% females vs 43.1% males); general practitioners were the main healthcare providers, consulted by 55.6% of all respondents. Most respondents (94.1%) were aware of potential ID recurrence, and 75.0% reported recurrent ID episodes since their diagnosis. Satisfaction with ID treatment was rated as average (7\u20137.7\/10); 56.4% of all respondents stayed on ID treatment for as long as prescribed, and 41.1% did not fully comply with tablet intake, primarily because they \u2018felt much better\u2019 (64.8%).\n                    <jats:bold>Conclusion:<\/jats:bold>\n                    This survey identified high rates of self-reported ID symptoms and recurrent ID episodes among respondents. 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