Knowledge, attitude and practice toward fibromyalgia among fibromyalgia patients: A web-based cross-sectional study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to explore the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of fibromyalgia patients toward fibromyalgia.

Methods

This web-based cross-sectional study was conducted in China between February and March 2023 among fibromyalgia patients using a self-administered questionnaire.

Results

A 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,

SUBMITTER: Liang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11653838 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature