Patients' knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning endometriosis and its long-term management.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endometriosis, affecting 10-15% of women, causes pain and infertility. Current treatments have limitations. This study aimed to investigate patients' knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) concerning endometriosis and its long-term management.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among patients diagnosed with endometriosis, using a self-designed questionnaire.

Results

A total of 301 valid questionnaires were included. The mean age of the participants was 32.3 ± 6.8 years, and 220 (73.1%) cases or participants. The participants scored a mean of 13.28 ± 5.98 (possible range: 0-24) for knowledge, 28.23 ± 2.38 (possible range: 8-40) for attitude, and 22.56 ± 4.76 (possible range: 7-35) for practice. They indicated a generally poor KAP. The structural

SUBMITTER: Lin C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12750744 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature