The study titled "Probiotics and synbiotics administered to young infants: perceptions and acceptability amongst carers and healthcare workers in Western Kenya" investigates the perceptions and acceptability of probiotics and synbiotics among mothers, caregivers, and healthcare workers in Western Kenya. Conducted as part of a randomized clinical trial, the research involved semi-structured interviews with 33 participants, including 14 mothers/carers, 12 Peer Mothers, and 7 healthcare workers.
The qualitative study utilized purposive sampling to select participants and employed thematic coding for data analysis. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed to extract common themes regarding the acceptability and perceived benefits of pro/synbiotic administration.
The study concludes that pro/synbiotic administration is well-accepted among mothers, caregivers, and healthcare workers, with perceived health benefits outweighing the barriers. The findings highlight the feasibility of self-administration by mothers and the need for community engagement to enhance adherence.
For more detailed insights, refer to the full study here.
import pandas as pd # Sample data representing participant responses data = { 'Participant': ['Mother', 'Peer Mother', 'Healthcare Worker'], 'Satisfaction': [80, 75, 90], 'Barriers': [20, 25, 10] } # Create DataFrame df = pd.DataFrame(data) # Calculate average satisfaction and barriers average_satisfaction = df['Satisfaction'].mean() average_barriers = df['Barriers'].mean() print(f'Average Satisfaction: {average_satisfaction}%') print(f'Average Barriers: {average_barriers}%')