Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding chikungunya fever among healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study in Sichuan Province, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare workers (HCWs) regarding Chikungunya fever and its influencing factors in non-endemic Sichuan Province, China.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 312 HCWs in August 2025. Data were collected using a structured KAP questionnaire and analyzed with descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, binary logistic regression, and correlation analyses.

Results

The great scores rates for knowledge, attitudes, and practices were 60.90%, 65.38%, and 40.06%, respectively. Knowledge was positively correlated with attitudes (r = 0.403, p < 0.001), and attitudes with practices (r = 0.661, p < 0.001). Knowledge was significantly higher among physicians (OR =

SUBMITTER: Luo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12835402 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature