Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward hyperuricemia among healthcare workers in Shandong, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hyperuricemia 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.

Methods

Healthcare 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.

Results

A 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

SUBMITTER: Peng H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11451443 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature