Patients knowledge attitudes and practices regarding superficial fungal infections suggest public health and patient education are warranted.

ABSTRACT: Superficial fungal infections are common worldwide and significantly impact public health. Understanding patients' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding their treatment and prognosis is essential for addressing gaps in care. This cross-sectional study utilized a self-designed KAP questionnaire to assess 456 patients with superficial fungal infections between October 15, 2023, and March 15, 2024. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and structural equation modeling. The mean scores for knowledge, attitudes, and practices were 14.85 ± 7.75, 27.01 ± 4.28, and 22.91 ± 4.17, respectively. Key findings revealed that 32% of patients were unsure about long-term treatment, 51% misunderstood corticosteroid use, and 69% believed medications could be stoppe

SUBMITTER: Ma Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12041239 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature