Patients' knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding alopecia: a cross-sectional study in Hebei, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

More comprehensive knowledge about alopecia may translate into better patient management. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward alopecia among patients with alopecia.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted among patients with alopecia at Hebei Medical University Third Hospital between December 2023 and January 2024, using a researcher-developed questionnaire. Stress was analyzed using the perceived stress scale (PSS). Participants were recruited through convenience sampling. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to test the hypothesized pathways between demographic/clinical factors and KAP variables.

Results

A total of 615 participants initially completed the questionnaire, and 545 valid respo

SUBMITTER: Li H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487034 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature