Public knowledge, awareness and perception of gut microbiome and faecal microbiota transplantation in Singapore: a survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite the exponential increase in microbiome research, knowledge and beliefs about the gut microbiome and faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) remain unclear. The aim of this study was to identify the extent of knowledge, awareness and perception among the general public regarding the gut microbiome and FMT.

Methods

An online questionnaire on knowledge and beliefs about the gut microbiome and FMT was administered to 1831 participants. Data analysis software was used to generate descriptive statistics and explore associations between knowledge and sociodemographic variables.

Results

Even though only 33% of participants had heard of the gut microbiome, more than 92% had consumed probiotic drinks or supplements. While 85% had not heard of the FMT proced

SUBMITTER: Lim LWZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12404425 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature