Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward sarcopenia among older adults in two cities in Zhejiang province, China
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SUBMITTER: Fan H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC11339043 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul
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Project description:BackgroundHyperuricemia is a relatively common condition, with a prevalence of over 20% among the general population. Also, most patients initially present no symptoms. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward hyperuricemia among healthcare workers in Shandong, China.MethodsHealthcare workers were recruited in this cross-sectional study conducted in Shandong in December 2022. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect demographic information and KAP data.ResultsA total of 372 questionnaires were distributed, and 216 (58.06%) valid questionnaires were collected from 131 physicians, 80 nurses, and five other healthcare workers. The participants had a mean score of 10.76 ± 2.53 (possible range: 0-14, 76.9%) and 31.94 ± 2.58 (possible range: 0-40, 79.9%) in knowledge and attitude, respectively. The physicians' and nurses' practice scores were 47.57 ± 5.34 (possible range: 0-55, 86.5%) and 30.06 ± 4.11 (possible range: 0-35, 85.9%), respectively. The attitude scores were independently associated with proactive practice in both physicians (P < 0.001) and nurses (P = 0.046).ConclusionThis study found that healthcare workers in Shandong had adequate knowledge, positive attitudes, and proactive practices towards hyperuricemia. However, there is room for improvement in the attitudes of both physicians and nurses to achieve better practice.
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Project description:BackgroundWeight management is an effective prevention and treatment strategy for diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of diabetic patients towards weight management.MethodsDiabetic patients treated at Qidong City, Jiangsu Province, between January 2023 and June 2023 were included in this cross-sectional study. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect their demographic characteristics and KAP toward weight management. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to examine the inter-relationships among KAP scores.ResultsAmong a total of 503 valid questionnaires that were collected, 55.07% were filled out by men and 54.67% by those aged < 60 years. The mean scores for knowledge, attitude, and practice were 8.03 ± 3.525 (possible range: 0-13), 31.88 ± 3.524 (possible range: 10-50), and 22.24 ± 3.318 (possible range: 9-45), respectively. Pearson's correlation analysis revealed the knowledge was positively associated with attitude (r = 0.295, P < 0.001) and practice (r = 0.131, P < 0.001), and attitude was positively associated with practice (r = 0.140, P = 0.002). SEM demonstrated positive associations between knowledge and attitude (β = 0.28, P < 0.001), and attitude and practice (β = 0.09, P = 0.019). Moreover, older age was negatively associated with knowledge (β=-0.04, P = 0.001), while higher education (β = 1.220, P < 0.001), increased monthly income (β = 0.779, P < 0.001), diagnosis of fatty liver (β = 1.03, P = 0.002), and screening for excess visceral fat (β = 1.11, P = 0.002) were positively associated with knowledge.ConclusionDiabetic patients showed moderate knowledge, neutral attitudes, and inappropriate practices toward weight management. Knowledge was positively associated with attitude and practice. These findings provided valuable directions for healthcare interventions targeting improved KAP status of weight management among diabetic patients.
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Project description:BackgroundDental filling is a prevalent method for treating dental defects. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward dental defects and dental fillings among dental patients in Jinan, Shandong Province, China.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted at the main campus and several branch campuses of Jinan Stomatological Hospital, and community locations within Jinan city between October 2023, and January 2024. Spearman correlation analysis and mediation analysis were used to assess the associations and interrelationships between KAP scores.ResultsIn this study, 2529 dental patients participated, with 69.1% being females. Of these, 1711 had no dental defects, 551 had defects and fillings, and 267 had defects without fillings. Their median knowledge, attitude, and practice (Questions 1-6) scores were 8.00 [5.00, 12.00] (possible range: 0-18), 27.00 [26.00, 29.00] (possible range: 10-50), and 19.00 [15.00, 24.00] (possible range: 9-45), respectively. Mediation analysis revealed that in patients without dental defects, knowledge had a direct effect on attitude (β = -0.983, 95% CI: -0.999, -0.966, P < 0.001). Additionally, attitude had a direct effect on practice (β = -0.797, 95% CI: -1.490, -0.103, P = 0.024), while knowledge had an indirect effect on practice through attitude (β = 0.783, 95% CI: 0.096, 1.470, P = 0.026). In patients with dental defects who had undergone dental fillings, significant direct effects were observed between knowledge and attitude (β = -0.736, 95% CI: -0.821, -0.650, P < 0.001), knowledge and practice (β = 0.396, 95% CI: 0.214, 0.577, P < 0.001), and attitude and practice (β = -0.499, 95% CI: -0.683, -0.315, P < 0.001). Moreover, knowledge had an indirect effect on practice (β = 0.367, 95 CI: 0.221, 0.513, P < 0.001). In patients with dental defects but without any fillings, direct effects were found between knowledge and attitude (β = -0.929, 95% CI: -1.028, -0.829, P < 0.001).ConclusionsDental patients had inadequate knowledge, attitude, and practices concerning dental defects and fillings. It is recommended that clinical interventions should focus on enhancing patient education and promoting positive engagement in dental care practices.
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Project description:BackgroundTo explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) toward sarcopenia among maintenance dialysis (MHD) patients in Anhui.MethodsThis multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted in November 2022 among MHD patients in the Anhui Province, China. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect their demographic characteristics and KAP toward sarcopenia.ResultsA total of 1548 questionnaires were collected, with 909 (58.72%) being valid. The average knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 4.45 ± 4.21 (possible range: 0-12), 28.21 ± 3.71 (possible range: 8-40), and 18.04 ± 4.28 (possible range: 7-35) points, respectively. The multivariable logistic regression showed that 5.1-10 years of dialysis (OR = 0.38, 95% CI: [0.15, 0.97]) and attitude scores (OR = 1.36, 95% CI: [1.25, 1.48]) were independently associated with practice. The structural equation model showed that knowledge had a direct effect on attitudes (β = 0.38, 95% CI: [0.33, 0.44]) and practice (β = 0.18, 95% CI: [0.11, 0.24]) and had an indirect effect on practice though attitudes (β = 0.42, 95% CI: [0.35, 0.50]).ConclusionThe MHD patients in Anhui showed insufficient knowledge and moderate attitudes and practices toward sarcopenia. Proactive practice might be facilitated and achieved by improving knowledge and attitudes.
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Project description:To analyze the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice about COVID-19 among Chinese residents, noninterventional and anonymous survey was carried out with an online questionnaire. Among the survey respondents (n = 619), 59.9% were female, 61.1% were from 18 to 30 years of age, and 42.3% held an undergraduate's degree. The mean scores for each scale were as follows: perceived knowledge (36.3 ± 6.1), attitude (29.4 ± 4.7), practice (44.1 ± 4.8), total score (109.7 ± 13.2), barrier (0.2 ± 0.7), and cognition and behavior change score (8.5 ± 1.4). Perceived knowledge, attitude, practice, total score, and cognition and behavior changes were significantly and positively correlated, whereas barrier was negatively correlated with those scales (P < 0.001). Linear regressions revealed that those respondents who were medical professionals, civil servants, employees of state-owned enterprises and public institutions, and had relatively higher level of education were associated with a higher perceived knowledge score, attitude score, practice score, and total score. Higher mean cognition and behavior change score was associated with company employees (8.8 ± 1.3). More than half of the respondents (51.4%) were optimistic about the government's interventional measures. The respondents in China had good knowledge, positive attitude, and active practice toward COVID-19, yet, it is advisable to strengthen nationwide publicity and focus on the target undereducated population by means of We-Chat, microblog, website, and community workers for better control effect.
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Project description:In 2021, Thailand decriminalized abortions to allow for legal abortions on request up to 12 weeks' gestation and conditionally up to 20 weeks' gestation, or in the case of sexual assault, maternal mental or physical harm, or fetal abnormality. We intend to say that healthcare practitioners' positive attitudes toward abortion will destigmatize abortion for both themselves and their patients. We explored the knowledge, attitudes, and intended practices of nursing students toward safe abortion practices in light of the recent law reform. This was a cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of 4 parts: a demographic information questionnaire; and measures to assess their knowledge, moral attitudes, and intended practice regarding safe abortion care. Questionnaires were sent to 206 nursing students who had completed the Midwifery and Maternal-Newborn Nursing rotation in Bangkok, Thailand. The survey response rate was 90.8%. Mean (standard deviation) knowledge score was 6.72 (1.86) out of 10. Buddhist students were more likely to have a positive attitude toward abortions. Most students intended to practice safe abortions in pregnancies that affect maternal physical or mental health, or in pregnancies that resulted from unlawful sexual contact. Students were more ambivalent toward abortion practices for socioeconomic reasons. Better knowledge of abortion legislation was associated with a more positive attitude toward abortions and safe abortion practice intention. Approximately 1 year after the abortion law reform in Thailand, nursing students had incomplete knowledge of the amendment. Most students were inclined to provide abortion care services for certain conditions.
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Project description:BackgroundThis study aimed to explore the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of fibromyalgia patients toward fibromyalgia.MethodsThis web-based cross-sectional study was conducted in China between February and March 2023 among fibromyalgia patients using a self-administered questionnaire.ResultsA total of 401 valid questionnaires were enrolled, including 326 (81.30%) females and with a mean age of 42.42 ± 11.78 years. The mean scores for KAP were 7.14 ± 2.72 (possible range: 0-10), 27.31 ± 4.24 (possible range: 8-40) and 28.08 ± 5.55 (possible range: 10-50), respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed knowledge (OR = 1.09, 95%CI: 1.04-1.15, P = 0.001) and patient global impression (PGI) on average pain severity in the last week (OR = 0.89, 95%CI: 0.81-0.97, P = 0.011) were independently associated with positive attitude. Attitude (OR = 1.08, 95%CI: 1.02-1.14, P = 0.006), initial consultation in orthopedics (OR = 2.15, 95%CI: 1.24-3.73, P = 0.006) and age (OR = 0.98, 95%CI: 0.96-1.00, P = 0.037) were independently associated with proactive practice. The structural equation model demonstrated that knowledge had a positive effect on attitude (β = 0.21, P = 0.006), and Widespread Pain Index (WPI) exhibited an impact on both knowledge (β = -0.04, P < 0.001) and attitude (β = -0.52, P = 0.001).ConclusionFibromyalgia patients showed suboptimal knowledge, moderate attitude and inactive practice toward fibromyalgia. To enhance fibromyalgia patient outcomes, recommendations include targeted education, addressing rural-urban disparities in knowledge, emphasizing early diagnosis, and adopting patient-centered approaches to promote positive attitude and better disease management.
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Project description:This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of non-emergency surgical patients toward anesthesia. This cross-sectional study was conducted between May and October 2023 at Zibo Central Hospital among non-emergency surgical patients. A total of 429 valid questionnaires were enrolled (mean age: 42.81 ± 13.17 years old; 227 (52.91%) females). The mean KAP scores were 7.79 ± 3.95 (possible range: 0-18), 32.35 ± 2.80 (possible range: 8-40), and 18.14 ± 3.96 (possible range: 6-24), respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that knowledge (OR = 1.095, 95% CI 1.036-1.158, P = 0.001) and previous poor anesthesia experience (OR = 0.081, 95% CI 0.017-0.386, P = 0.002) were independently associated with practice. Non-emergency surgical patients had inadequate knowledge, positive attitude, and proactive practice towards anesthesia. It is crucial for healthcare professionals to implement targeted educational interventions to inform patients about the anesthesia process, potential risks, and benefits.
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