Primary care providers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to prediabetes in China: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The management of prediabetes has great clinical significance, and primary care providers (PCPs) play important roles in the management and prevention of diabetes in China. Nevertheless, little is known about PCPs' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding prediabetes. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the KAP regarding prediabetes among PCPs in the Central China region.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted using self-administered KAP questionnaires among PCPs from Central China region.

Results

In total, 720 PCPs completed the survey. Most physicians (85.8%) claimed to be aware of the adverse effects of prediabetes and reported positive attitudes toward prediabetes prevention, but the PCPs' knowledge of prediabetes and managem

SUBMITTER: Pi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9995854 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature