The Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Deep Vein Thrombosis Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women: The Mediating Effect of Attitude.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding deep vein thrombosis (DVT) among pregnant and postpartum women in Xiamen, China.

Design

A cross-sectional study using self-designed questionnaires was conducted.

Methods

From October 18 to October 28, 2023, questionnaires were distributed to pregnant and postpartum women. Logistic regression and structural equation modelling (SEM) were used to analyse factors associated with KAP scores.

Results

A total of 609 participants completed the study. The average scores were: knowledge 4.19/11, attitude 36.38/50, and practice 26.68/35. Higher knowledge, higher education, and higher income were independently associated with higher practice scores. The SEM showed that knowledge directly positively affecte

SUBMITTER: Xu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12616879 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature