Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the functional status of arteriovenous fistulas among hemodialysis patients.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to the functional status of arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) among patients undergoing hemodialysis. This cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May 2025 at the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, employing a self-developed questionnaire for data collection. Among 536 respondents (62.1% male), the mean scores for knowledge, attitude, and practice were 14.74 ± 4.89 (possible range: 0-20), 42.84 ± 4.87 (possible range: 10-50), and 40.75 ± 7.89 (possible range: 10-50), respectively. Statistically significant positive correlations were identified between knowledge and attitude (r = 0.682, P < 0.001), knowledge and practice (r = 0.711, P < 0.001), and attitude and practice (r = 0

SUBMITTER: Ren C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12753697 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature