Research Status of the Knowledge-Attitude-Practice Theory Model in Gastric Cancer Prevention
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Gastric cancer, as a malignant tumor with high morbidity and mortality, poses a serious threat to people's health. The knowledge-attitude-practice (KAP) theory model shows important value in gastric cancer prevention by improving health knowledge, changing health attitudes or beliefs, and guiding healthy practice. At present, the application of this model in gastric cancer prevention has gradually received attention. This article reviews the current application status of the KAP theory model in gastric cancer prevention and analyzes the challenges, countermeasures, and development prospects in order to provide a reference for gastric cancer prevention.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.64960
Authors: Kai Kang, Mary Angelica P Bagaoisan
Institution: Angeles University Foundation
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4400855628