Knowledge, awareness, and usage of probiotics among Hungarian adults: An explorative survey

Kara

Gynecol Obstet Reprod Med

et al. 2023

OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of obstetricians about probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiota and evaluate the differences by years in the profession. STUDY DESIGN: This cross-sectional study was conducted on obstetricians working in a tertiary center. A non-validated questionnaire consisting of 18 questions was collected face-to-face. The first part of the questionnaire evaluated the sociodemographic data and the duration of the profession, the other parts assessed the knowledge of prebiotic, probiotic, and microbiota of obstetricians and their attitudes toward prescribing or suggesting these supplements. Furthermore, the obstetricians were divided into two groups: those with a profession less than <12 years and ≥12 years according to the median value of the whole study group to assess the impact of the experience. RESULTS: There was a statistically significant difference between obstetricians with a profession of < 12 years and ≥12 years in their self-knowledge assessment of probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiota. However, the correct definitions were chosen at similar rates. Only 40% of obstetricians with a <12 years of profession thought the use of probiotics during pregnancy to be safe, while more than two-thirds of the obstetricians with a profession of ≥12 years found it safe. Additionally, significant differences were found between the groups’ sources of information, and the purpose of recommendation. CONCLUSIONS: The knowledge and attitude of obstetricians towards probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiota may be affected by the duration of the profession.

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 85%

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 84%

A New Awareness: Probiotic, Prebiotic and Microbiota Knowledge and Attitude of Obstetricians

Kara

Gynecol Obstet Reprod Med

et al. 2023

Mersin Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Lokman Hekim Tıp Tarihi Ve Folklorik Tıp Dergisi

“…10 Literatürde probiyotiklerin gastrointestinal sistem sağlığını iyileştirmek, bağışıklık sistemini güçlendirmek ve diyare semptomlarını azaltmak amacıyla kullanıldığı belirtmektedir. 19 Çalışmamızda da benzer şekilde ebe ve hemşireler probiyotikleri kullanma nedenlerini bağışıklığı güçlendirmek (%66.8), sağlık geliştirmek (%63.9) ve mide bağırsak sistemini düzenlemek (%62.9) şeklinde belirtmişlerdir.…”

Section: Discussionunclassified

Investigation of Knowledge and Awareness of Microbiota of Midwives and Nurses Working in Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

Uğurlu

KARAOĞLU

OKTEM>

et al. 2023

Amaç: Araştırmanın amacı kadın doğum kliniklerinde çalışan ebe ve hemşirelerin bilgi ve farkındalık düzeylerinin incelenmesidir.Gereç ve Yöntemler: Tanımlayıcı tipteki bu çalışma Mayıs-Eylül 2022 tarihleri arasında Türkiye’de kadın doğum kliniklerinde çalışan, 229 ebe ve hemşire ile kartopu örnekleme yöntemi kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler anket formu ile çevrimiçi olarak toplanmıştır. Veriler SPSS paket programı ile analiz edilmiş, dağılımları sayı ve yüzde olarak gösterilmiştir.Bulgular: Katılımcıların %78.2’si ebe, %21.8’i hemşiredir. Katılımcılara mikrobiyota konusundaki bilgi düzeyleri sorulduğunda; %47.8’i kötü, %45’i orta ve %7.2’si iyi düzeyde olduğunu ifade etmiştir. Ebe ve hemşirelerin mikrobiyota ile kadın ve çocuk sağlığına ilişkin ifadeler hakkındaki görüşleri incelendiğinde; “gebelik, doğum ve doğum sonu dönemde annenin antibiyotik kullanımı bebek intestinal mikrobiyotasını etkilemez” ifadesine %66.4’ü katılmıyorum, “sağlıksız vajinal mikrobiyota kadını enfeksiyonlara karşı korumaz” ifadesine %62.9’u katılıyorum, “normal veya sezaryen ile doğan yenidoğan intestinal mikrobiyotası birbirinden farklı değildir” ifadesine %56.3’ü katılmıyorum ve “anne sütü ve formül mama ile beslenen yenidoğanlarda bağırsak mikrobiyotası farklıdır” ifadesine %43.7’si kararsızım şeklinde görüş belirtmiştir. Ebe ve hemşirelerin %10’u mikrobiyota ile ilgili bir eğitime katılmıştır. Ebe ve hemşirelerin %50.7’si beslenme şekli ve %42.4’ü yaşam tarzını mikrobiyota oluşumunda etkili faktörler olarak belirtirken; %35.8’i bu konuda bilgisinin olmadığını ifade etmiştir.Sonuç: Kadın doğum kliniklerinde çalışan ebe ve hemşirelerin mikrobiyota konusunda bilgi düzeyi ve farkındalıklarının geliştirilmesi, bu doğrultuda eğitim ve planlamaların yapılması kadın ve çocuk mikrobiyal sağlığının yükseltilmesinde önemli katkılar sağlayacaktır.

Drugs - Real World Outcomes

“…Given the study design with a specific setting and inclusion criteria, drawing comparisons with other studies is challenging. Nevertheless, an explorative survey in Hungary found that the most common reasons for using probiotics were to alleviate the side effects of previous antibiotic treatment (87.6%) and the symptoms of diarrhoea (24.5%) [ 18 ]. Similarly, another study by Chin-Lee et al, reported the most common reasons for probiotic use as maintenance of gut health and immune status [ 19 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Prospective Real-World Study of Bacillus clausii Evaluating Use, Treatment Habits and Patient Satisfaction in Italian Community Pharmacies: The PEGASO Study

Giua,

Romano,

Keber

et al. 2023

Background Ailments such as diarrhoea and antibiotic-associated gut symptoms are generally self-managed using probiotics. Real-world data on reasons behind self-medication with over-the-counter (OTC) products and patient-reported outcomes can be investigated strategically by the pharmacists. Objective This study evaluates the use of Bacillus clausii (Enterogermina ® ) at the Italian community pharmacies among self-medicating patients, their treatment habits and perceived benefits. Design This is a multicentre, prospective, non-interventional study which included two visits [at screening (T0) and end of the study (T1) when symptoms had subsided, ≤ 30 days from T0]. Patients who were already inclined to buy B. clausii were enrolled and instructed to complete a questionnaire at T0 and T1. The primary objective was to evaluate the reasons for taking B. clausii . Secondary objectives assessed treatment duration, perceived effectiveness, quality of life (QoL), treatment satisfaction and safety outcomes. Results Overall, 268 patients were enrolled; 99.6% of them were evaluated at T0 and 97.4% at T1, and safety was evaluated in 97.8% who had ≥ 1 dose of B. clausii . At T0, mean age was 50.7 years and majority were females (62.2%). In the interview, main reason stated for using B. clausii at T0 was diarrhoea (56.93%), followed by other gastrointestinal symptoms. Treatment duration was shorter in those with diarrhoea or abdominal pain versus those with constipation or abdominal tension. More than 90% perceived their symptoms to have improved or improved very much. Overall QoL improved in all the aspects measured. Treatment satisfaction was reported by nearly 90% of patients as satisfied, very satisfied or extremely satisfied. No adverse events were reported. Conclusion This is the first pharmacy-based study in Italy that evaluated the real-world usage of an OTC probiotic containing B. clausii among self-medicating adults. Diarrhoea was the most common reason for use, with high-level of perceived effectiveness and patient satisfaction with B. clausii . Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40801-023-00402-1.