Knowledge and Acceptability of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Among Patients, Caregivers, and Health Care Providers in Ethiopia - Takeaways - MDSpire

Knowledge and Acceptability of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Among Patients, Caregivers, and Health Care Providers in Ethiopia

  • By

  • Brandie Banner Shackelford

  • Kiya Kedir

  • Ahmed Babiker

  • Bizunesh Sintayehu

  • Abel Abera Negash

  • Alemseged Abdissa

  • Workeabeba Abebe Taye

  • Eyob Beyene

  • Michael H Woodworth

  • Monique M Hennink

  • November 4, 2025

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    Malnutrition and antimicrobial-resistant infections are prevalent in low-income countries, linking them to gut microbiome dysbiosis.

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    The study assessed the acceptability of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) among patients and healthcare providers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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    Healthcare providers showed willingness to prescribe FMT if supported by evidence of its efficacy and safety, along with patient adherence.

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    Patient acceptance of FMT varied, ranging from unconvinced to accepting, indicating a need for targeted interventions to enhance acceptance.

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    Interventions to improve FMT acceptance include marketing it as standard treatment and obtaining endorsements from community leaders.

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Knowledge and Acceptability of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Among Patients, Caregivers, and Health Care Providers in Ethiopia

  • by Brandie Banner Shackelford, Kiya Kedir, Ahmed Babiker, Bizunesh Sintayehu, Abel Abera Negash, Alemseged Abdissa, Workeabeba Abebe Taye, Eyob Beyene, Michael H Woodworth, Monique M Hennink

  • November 4, 2025

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