Knowledge, attitudes, and understanding of probiotics among pediatricians in different regions of Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit upon the host. Knowledge and attitudes of health professionals have been reported to be at a medium level for probiotics. The objective was to evaluate the knowledge and practice styles about probiotics among pediatricians working in different regions of Saudi Arabia.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted at pediatric hospitals in Saudi Arabia. A national survey of 550 pediatric providers (PPs) was conducted between January and March 2020 anonymously on their knowledge and practice styles regarding probiotics, and it was completed by pediatric residents (PRs), pediatric specialist (PSs), pediatric consultants (PCs), and pediatric gastroenterologists (

SUBMITTER: Hasosah M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7819255 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature