The Microbiology Effect: A Call for Education Research

Elliott, Samantha

doi:10.1128/jmbe.v17i3.1252

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“…In 2023, Cerdó et al [27] envisaged that by creating personalized nutrition programs, possible pregnancy risks can be reduced through healthy intestinal microflora. In this regard, in 2016, Elliott et al [28] thought that the level of knowledge about the health effects of microbiota in pregnant individuals may also affect their lifestyle choices. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between microbiota awareness in the first trimester and the diagnosis of a high-risk pregnancy.…”

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Investigate the relationship between the microbiota awareness in first trimester and high risk pregnancy in Turkish women: cross-sectional study

Cömert,

Karadeniz,

Akpınar

2023

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background It is suggested that pregnancy risks may be related to microbial dysbiosis, and it is known that knowledge on this subject is reflected in behaviors. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether microbiota awareness in the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with pregnancy-related risks. Methods Within the scope of the study, the microbiota awareness scale was administered to 426 individuals in the first trimester of pregnancy, and information on any diagnosis related to high-risk pregnancy, gestational age, birth weight, and birth height of the newborn was obtained from their file records. Results The mean total microbiota awareness score of individuals was 61.38 ± 11.00 (26.00–91.00). The microbiota awareness score (56.85 ± 11.65) was found to be lower in individuals diagnosed with high-risk pregnancy (p < 0.05) than in healthy subjects (63.64 ± 9.94). Moreover, in individuals with high-risk pregnancies, a positive correlation was found between the microbiota awareness score and newborn birth weight and height (p < 0.05). Conclusion The poor microbiota awareness level in pregnant women is associated with high-risk pregnancy and neonatal growth status.

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Investigate the relationship between the microbiota awareness in first trimester and high risk pregnancy in Turkish women: cross-sectional study

Cömert,

Karadeniz,

Akpınar

2023

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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“…One of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to improve maternal health by reducing the global maternal mortality rate (MMR) to below 70 per 100,000 by 2030 [29]. In this regard, it is thought that the level of knowledge about the health effects of microbiota in pregnant individuals may also affect lifestyle choices [30]. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between microbiota awareness in the rst trimester and the diagnosis of high-risk pregnancy.…”

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Influence of microbiota awareness in first trimester on high risk pregnancy in Turkish women: cross-sectional study

Cömert,

Karadeniz,

Akpınar

2023

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Background: It is suggested that pregnancy risks may be related to microbial dysbiosis, and it is known that knowledge on this subject is reflected in behaviors. The aim of this study was to investigate whether microbiota awareness in the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with pregnancy-related risks. Methods: Within the scope of the study, the microbiota awareness scale was administered to 426 individuals in the first trimester of pregnancy, and information on any diagnosis related to high-risk pregnancy, gestational age, birth weight, and birth height of the newborn was obtained from their file records. Results: The mean total microbiota awareness score of individuals was 61.38±11.00 (26.00-91.00). The microbiota awareness score (56.85±11.65) was found to be lower in individuals diagnosed with high-risk pregnancy (p<0.05) than in healthy subjects (63.64±9.94). Moreover, in individuals with high-risk pregnancies, a positive correlation was found between the microbiota awareness score and newborn birth weight and height (p<0.05). Conclusion: The microbiota awareness level in pregnant women is associated with high-risk pregnancy and neonatal growth status.

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“…Awareness of how microbes in general and microbiota specifically can affect human health is important for individuals and societies alike, since this knowledge can influence lifestyle choices of individuals and guide decision-makers in forming their policies [16,21]. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, knowledge of microbiota among university students was assessed.…”

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“…Interestingly, knowledge of microbiota was unexpectedly good in participants who reported basic/poor knowledge in microbiology. This knowledge of microbiota among university students could have been obtained through formal learning in school or university, social media, probiotic advertisings, or popular science, which is an interpretation of science intended for a general audience [21,22]. The willingness of most participants (92.8%) to learn more about microbiota and how they could affect health, should alert scientists and physicians to the importance of providing knowledge and counseling on the subject.…”

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Evaluating Knowledge of Human Microbiota among University Students in Jordan, an Online Cross-Sectional Survey

Abu-Humaidan

Alrawabdeh

Theeb

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Human microbiota have a significant impact on the health of individuals, and reciprocally, lifestyle choices of individuals have an important effect on the diversity and composition of microbiota. Studies assessing microbiota knowledge among the public are lacking, although it is hypothesized that this knowledge can motivate healthier behavior. Hence, this study aimed to measure microbiota knowledge among university students, and the effect of this knowledge on behavioral beliefs. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among students from various fields of study enrolled at the University of Jordan, using an online questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of 3 parts: demographics, general knowledge of microbiota, and behavioral beliefs related to microbiota. Four hundred and two responses were collected from verified university students. Participants were divided into two groups depending on whether they took a formal microbiology course (45 h) or not. Results from those two groups were compared using appropriate statistical methods. Results showed that most participants, even those who did not take a formal microbiology course, displayed good knowledge of what microbiota is and how they can be influenced by personal and environmental factors. Participants who took a microbiology course had significantly higher microbiota knowledge scores and were more aware of the effect of antibiotics on microbiota. Participants’ behavioral beliefs regarding their antibiotic use, but not their diet and lifestyle choices, were affected by their knowledge of microbiota. The study indicates that disseminating knowledge regarding microbiota and microbiology in general, can improve behaviors related to antibiotic use.

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The Microbiology Effect: A Call for Education Research

Abstract: In this letter from the Editor, Dr. Samantha Elliott calls for more research into the ways in which microbiology courses impact the behaviors of pre-nursing students.

Cited by 3 publications

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Investigate the relationship between the microbiota awareness in first trimester and high risk pregnancy in Turkish women: cross-sectional study

Investigate the relationship between the microbiota awareness in first trimester and high risk pregnancy in Turkish women: cross-sectional study

Influence of microbiota awareness in first trimester on high risk pregnancy in Turkish women: cross-sectional study

Evaluating Knowledge of Human Microbiota among University Students in Jordan, an Online Cross-Sectional Survey

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