Citizen science helps to raise awareness about gut microbiome health in people at risk of developing non-communicable diseases.

ABSTRACT: Citizens lack knowledge about the impact of gut microbiota on health and how lifestyle and dietary choices can influence it, leading to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and affecting overall well-being. Participatory action research (PAR) is a promising approach to enhance communication and encourage individuals to adopt healthier behaviors and improve their health. In this study, we explored the feasibility of integrating the photovoice method with citizen science approaches to assess the impact of social and environmental factors on gut microbiota health. In this context, citizen science approaches entailed the involvement of participants in the collection of samples for subsequent analysis, specifically gut microbiome assessment via 16S rRNA gene sequencing. We recruited 70 volunteers a

SUBMITTER: Garcia S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10399471 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature