Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding constipation in pregnancy among pregnant women in Shanghai: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: This study aims to investigate the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) pertaining to constipation during pregnancy among pregnant women in Shanghai. Demographic data and KAP scores were collected using a questionnaire. Differences across groups were analyzed using either Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney tests or Kruskal-Wallis analysis of variance. Spearman's correlation analysis was utilized to evaluate the relationships between KAP scores. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify factors that influence KAP scores. Encompassing 241 individuals (46.6%) aged between 30 and 34 years, with 349 participants (67.5%) being nulliparous. The median scores for knowledge (possible range: 0-26), attitude (possible range: 7-35), and practice (possible range: 14-70) were 22 (18, 2

SUBMITTER: Lin L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11291461 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature