Pharmacists’ Knowledge, Perception, and Prescribing Practice of Probiotics in the UAE: A Cross-Sectional Study
The study highlights knowledge gaps in pharmacists' understanding of probiotic applications beyond digestive health, particularly cardiovascular health and depression. Targeted educational interventions are necessary to address these gaps. The findings underscore the importance of ongoing professional development for pharmacists, enhancing their role in patient education and the promotion of probiotics for overall health.
Authors
- Ahmed Abuelhana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0823-4736)
- Samina Khalid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3287-0073)
- Maram O. Abbas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1438-3028)
- Hanan Ahmed
- Bazigha K. Abdul Rasool (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3187-1485)
- Enas Abdel Hamid
- Dyshania Padayachee
- Menah Talla Abdulbadia
Institutions
- University of Ulster (GB)
- United Arab Emirates University (AE)
- Dubai Pharmacy College (AE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Antibiotics
- Published
- 2024-10-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics13100967
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39