Knowledge, attitude, and practice of family members of children infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of family members regarding Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in children. This cross-sectional study collected demographic data and KAP scores from family members of children with M. pneumoniae infection at the People's Hospital of Dongxihu, Wuhan, from March to July 2024. A total of 521 family members participated in this study. The average age of family members was 37.65 ± 7.27 years, and the average age of children was 6.60 ± 3.64 years. The average scores were 8.88 ± 4.52 for knowledge (possible range: 0-20), 33.07 ± 3.72 for attitude (possible range: 8-40), and 35.22 ± 4.28 for practice (possible range: 8-40). Positive correlations were observed among the KAP dimensions, with knowledge showing a strong correlation with both attitude

SUBMITTER: Liang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12274624 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature