Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
From womb to world: mapping gut microbiota-related health literacy among Italian mothers, a cross-sectional study |
| Authors: |
Alessandra Consales, Letizia Toscano, Chiara Ceriotti, Valentina Tiraferri, Silvana Castaldi, Maria Lorella Giannì |
| Source: |
BMC Public Health, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2024) |
| Publisher Information: |
BMC, 2024. |
| Publication Year: |
2024 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject Terms: |
Gut microbiota, Dysbiosis, Health literacy, eHealth literacy, The first 1000 days, Pregnant women, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270 |
| More Details: |
Abstract Background The gut microbiota is a key determinant of long-term health. Promoting maternal health literacy may enhance children well-being. Aim of the present study was to assess gut microbiota-related health literacy of Italian women and identify potential gaps in awareness. Methods A cross-sectional survey study was conducted using an online questionnaire (17 questions) on determinants and long-term impact of infant gut microbiota. The survey targeted Italian pregnant women and mothers of children under 2 years old, and was distributed through various social media channels between September 28th and November 15th, 2022. A total score was calculated as the sum of positive answers. Data on demographics, pregnancy status, and pre-existing knowledge of the infant gut microbiota were also collected. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied. Results The questionnaire was completed by 1076 women. Median total score was 9 [7–11]. The 81.7% of respondents declared prior knowledge of the gut microbiota. The internet was among the most commonly cited primary sources of information. Independent predictors of total score were having a university degree (B = 0.656, p = 0.002) and prior knowledge (B = 2.246, p |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
1471-2458 |
| Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/1471-2458 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s12889-024-18497-8 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/778258de47b5495fbb1a72c3e61cc471 |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.778258de47b5495fbb1a72c3e61cc471 |
| Database: |
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