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June 20, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Pharmacists Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Probiotics and Prebiotics: A Cross-Sectional Study from Palestine

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DDDala N. DaraghmehLKLeen KahlaNTNoor Taqatq

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Overview

Cross-sectional study assesses knowledge and practices of pharmacists about probiotics and prebiotics, highlighting gaps in education.

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pharmacists in Palestine regarding probiotics and prebiotics.
  • Cross-sectional study conducted among 400 pharmacists in Palestine using a structured questionnaire.
  • Knowledge assessed with a scoring system categorizing participants as having poor, moderate, or high knowledge.
  • Data analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and multivariable linear regression.
  • Mean knowledge score was 21.3 ± 6.1, with 57.8% having moderate knowledge, 32.0% high knowledge, and 10.3% poor knowledge.
  • Positive attitudes were noted, with 85.5% believing in health benefits and 81% willing to recommend probiotics and prebiotics.
  • Barriers to counseling included issues with evidence access and confidence in clinical application.

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Daraghmeh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3632fcdb0793dc1a53978chttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0350648
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