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Probiyotikler, yeterli miktarda alındığında konakçı sağlığı üzerine olumlu etkileri olan canlı mikroorganizmalar olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Probiyotiklerle ilgili yapılan kapsamlı çalışmalar, probiyotiklerin hastalıklar üzerindeki tedavi edici etkisi üzerinde yoğunlaşırken, bireylerin probiyotik gıda tüketim durumlarını gösteren fazla sayıda çalışmaya literatürde rastlanmamıştır. Bu araştırma yetişkin bireylerin probiyotik gıda tüketim durumları ile bu gıdalar hakkında bilgi düzeylerinin değerlendirilmesi amacıyla İstanbul İlinde yaşayan 18-45 yaş arası 66 kadın ve 44 erkek olmak üzere toplam 110 yetişkin birey üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılara araştırmacılar tarafından yüz yüze anket uygulanarak probiyotik gıda tüketim durumları ve gıdalar hakkındaki bilgi düzeyleri belirlenmiştir. Katılımcıların %64,5’i probiyotik gıda terimini bildiğini, %73,6’sı probiyotik gıdaları tükettiklerini beyan etmişlerdir. Probiyotik gıda tüketmediğini söyleyen katılımcıların %45,2’si probiyotik gıda terimini bilmedikleri için, %23,8’i ise probiyotik gıdaları pahalı buldukları için tercih etmedikleri tespit edilmiştir. Katılımcıların cinsiyet, yaş ve sağlık durumu incelendiğinde kadınların erkeklere göre probiyotik gıda kavramını anlamlı şekilde daha fazla bildiği bulunmuştur. Yaş grupları ve sağlık problemi varlığına göre ise probiyotik gıdaların bilinilirliği ve tüketim oranları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir farklılık bulunmamıştır. Katılımcıların %30,4’ü probiyotik gıdaların düzenli tüketiminin bağırsak sisteminin düzenlenmesi ve kolon kanserine karşı koruyucu olduğu konusunda ve %52,7’si probiyotik gıdaların düzenli tüketiminin kolesterolün azaltılması ve kalp-damar hastalıklarına karşı koruyucu olduğu konusunda kararsız kalmışlardır. Bireylerin %64,3’ü ise probiyotik gıdaların düzenli tüketiminin bağışıklık sisteminin aktivasyonunda etkili olduğunu belirtmişlerdir. Sağlığı koruyucu ve geliştirici etkileri olan probiyotikler hakkında toplumda var olan bilgi eksikliği bu besinlerin tüketimini de engellemektedir. Sonuç olarak, probiyotik gıdaların sağlık üzerine olan katkıları daha fazla bireye ulaşmalı ve bu gıdaların tüketim sıklıklarının arttırılması için gerekli müdahaleler planlanmalıdır.
Probiotics are defined as living microorganisms with positive effects on the health of the host when taken in sufficient amounts. While comprehensive studies on probiotics focused on the therapeutic effects of probiotics on diseases, too many studies showing the conditions of probiotic food consumption of individuals have not been found in literature. This study was conducted on a total of 110 adult individuals, including 66 women and 44 men, living in the 18-45-year-old province of Istanbul in order to evaluate the probiotic food consumption status and the level of information about these foods. The participants were subjected to face-to-face surveys by the researchers and determined levels of information about probiotic food consumption conditions and foods. 64.5% of participants said they knew the term probiotic food, while 73.6% said they consumed probiotic food. 45.2 percent of participants who said they did not consume probiotic foods were not aware of the term probiotic food, while 23.8 percent were not aware of probiotic foods because they found probiotic foods expensive. When the participants studied their gender, age and health status, they found that women knew the concept of probiotic food significantly more than men. According to age groups and the presence of health problems, there was no statistically significant difference between probiotic foods and consumption rates. 30.4 percent of participants were uncertain that the regular consumption of probiotic food is protective against the intestinal system and colon cancer, and 52.7 percent said that the regular consumption of probiotic food is protective against cholesterol reduction and cardiovascular diseases. 64.3% of individuals said that regular consumption of probiotic foods was effective in activating the immune system. The lack of knowledge in society about probiotics that have health-protectional and developmental effects also prevents the consumption of these nutrients. As a result, the contribution of probiotic foods to health should reach more individuals and the necessary interventions to increase the frequency of consumption of these foods should be planned.
Probiotics are defined as living microorganisms that have positive effects on host health when taken in sufficient amounts. While extensive studies on probiotics have focused on the therapeutic effect of probiotics on diseases, a large number of studies showing the probiotic food consumption status of individuals have not been found in the literature. The aim of this study is to evaluate the probiotic food consumption of adults and their knowledge about these foods. The study was conducted on 110 adult individuals (66 females and 44 males) aged between 18-45 years living in Istanbul. A face-to-face questionnaire was applied to the participants to determine the level of knowledge about probiotic food consumption and foods. 64.5% of the participants knew the term probiotic food and 73.6% of the participants stated that they consumed probiotic foods. It was found that 45.2% of the participants who stated that they did not consume probiotic food did not know the term probiotic food and 23.8% did not prefer probiotic food because they found it expensive. When the gender, age and health status of the participants were examined, it was found that women know the concept of probiotic food significantly more than men. There was no statistically significant difference between the knowledge and consumption rates of probiotic foods according to age groups and the presence of health problems. 30.4% of the participants were uncertain that regular consumption of probiotic foods was protective against the regulation of the intestinal system and colon cancer and 52.7% were uncertain that regular consumption of probiotic foods was protective against cholesterol reduction and cardiovascular diseases. 64.3% of individuals stated that regular consumption of probiotic foods is effective in the activation of the immune system. As a result, the effects on health of probiotic foods should be explain more individuals and interventions should be planned to increase the frequency of consumption of these foods. The lack of knowledge about the probiotics that have health-protective and improving effects prevents the consumption of these foods. In conclusion, the contribution of probiotic foods to health should reach more individuals and interventions should be planned to increase the frequency of consumption of these foods.
Alan : Fen Bilimleri ve Matematik; Mühendislik
Dergi Türü : Uluslararası
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