Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding temporomandibular joint disorder among patients.

ABSTRACT: This study investigates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of patients diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Conducted at Shenzhen University General Hospital from October to November 2024, the cross-sectional analysis utilized questionnaires to assess demographic data, KAP scores, and mental health indicators, including the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7). A total of 229 valid responses were analyzed, revealing that 72.9% of participants were female. Notably, 47.2% reported no depression, while 87.8% indicated no or mild anxiety. Mean KAP scores were as follows: knowledge 8.59 ± 5.77, attitude 38.46 ± 12.28, and practice 40.37 ± 7.85, with significant positive correlations between knowledge and attitu

SUBMITTER: Ji B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12780161 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature