Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of liver cirrhosis patients regarding dietary nutrition.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to dietary nutrition among patients with liver cirrhosis.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted at July 2025 at The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University. Participants were patients clinically diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire that included items on demographic information, alongside nutritional knowledge, attitudes toward dietary management, and self-reported dietary behaviors.

Results

A total of 450 valid responses were obtained, yielding a response rate of 97.19%. Among the respondents, 318 (70.7%) were male, 233 (51.8%) had a body mass index (BMI) within the normal range, and 127 (28.2%) had been livin

SUBMITTER: Feng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12815832 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature