Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward biologics among systemic lupus erythematosus patients: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward biologics among systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital from March 2023 to January 2024. Demographic information and KAP were obtained through the distribution of self-designed questionnaires.

Results

A total of 543 SLE patients participated in this study, with a mean age of 39.14 ± 13.08 years. The mean scores for knowledge, attitude, and practice were 6.08 ± 5.49 (possible range: 0-32), 33.14 ± 4.01 (possible range: 10-50), and 12.06 ± 3.95 (possible range: 6-30), respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that knowledge score (OR = 1.08, 95% CI: 1.019-1.144, p = 

SUBMITTER: Xu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11933085 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature