Parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding strabismus in children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding strabismus among parents whose children have strabismus.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted among parents of children with strabismus at the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University between January and June 2024. A total of 459 parents were recruited using convenience sampling. Demographic information and KAP scores were collected and assessed using a self-designed questionnaire. Data were analyzed using group comparisons, and correlation analyses to assess distributions, differences between groups, and relationships among KAP scores.

Results

The study included 459 participants, of whom 247 (53.81%) were male. The mean knowledge, attitude, and

SUBMITTER: Song T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12581497 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature