Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of caregivers of functionally disabled older adults regarding nutritional management.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of caregivers of functionally disabled older adults regarding nutritional management.

Methods

A multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted on caregivers of functionally disabled older adults between April and June 2025 across Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hunan Province, utilizing an online questionnaire to collect demographic information and evaluate knowledge and practice scores. In this study, caregiver burden measured by the Zarit Burden Interview Short Form (ZBI-12) was defined as the attitudinal construct within the KAP framework. Structural equation model (SEM) was constructed to evaluate the interrelationships among the KAP.

Results

A total of 550 valid responses were included,

SUBMITTER: Jia J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12627031 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature