Knowledge, attitude and practice towards secondary prevention medication regimens among coronary heart disease patients in Shandong Province, China: a multi-centre cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Secondary prevention strategies for coronary heart disease (CHD) can play a crucial role in averting acute coronary events and enhancing the overall well-being of CHD patients. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of CHD patients in Shandong Province, China, toward secondary prevention medication regimens for CHD.

Design

A multi-centre cross-sectional study.

Setting

Using a self-administered questionnaire.

Participants

This survey was conducted between October 2023 and February 2024 across four tertiary hospitals in Shandong Province, including the Provincial Hospital Affiliated with Shandong First Medical University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan Central Hospital and Jinan Fourth People's Hospital.<

SUBMITTER: Li Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12658534 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature