Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards post-stroke osteoporosis among healthcare workers in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards post-stroke osteoporosis among healthcare workers in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei, China. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted between January and April 2023 among healthcare workers in Zhangjiakou. Their demographic characteristics and KAP towards post-stroke osteoporosis were collected using a web-based questionnaire. Results A total of 548 valid questionnaires were collected, their knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 18 [14.0, 20.0] (possible range: 0–23), 30 [27.0, 34.0] (possible range: 7–35), and 37 [30.0, 43.0] (possible range: 10–50), respectively. Correlation analysis revealed positive relationships between knowledge and attitude ( r = 0.49, P < 0.01), between attitude and practice ( r = 0.56, P < 0.01), as well as between knowledge and practice ( r = 0.45, P < 0.01). Conclusion Healthcare workers in Zhangjiakou had a moderate knowledge, positive attitude, and moderate practice towards post-stroke osteoporosis. The study highlights the imperative to improve knowledge and promote positive attitude to enhance practice and improve patient outcomes in post-stroke osteoporosis management among healthcare workers.
Source: Preventive Medicine Reports
Authors: Fei Xue, Shuangshuang Xu, Jing Wang, Nan Xu, Yi Peng, Hong Shi, Xiaojuan Li
Language: English
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,610
OpenAlex ID: W4415829205