Abstract / Summary
Premature infants face multiple health challenges, particularly bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a condition that may result in lifelong respiratory and developmental consequences, necessitating research on healthcare professionals’ knowledge and attitudes towards BPD management. Participants were recruited from pediatrics, neonatology, and radiology departments, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of BPD care. Demographic data, knowledge and attitudes toward BPD were collected through the distribution of questionnaires. A total of 233 valid questionnaires from physicians, nurses, and medical technicians were included in the descriptive and multivariate logistic regression analyses. Among the participants, 134 (57.51%) were female. The mean scores for knowledge and attitude were 19.19 ± 5.55 (range: 0–24) and 40.92 ± 4.52 (range: 9–45), respectively. Overall, 141 (60.52%) participants demonstrated adequate knowledge and 183 (78.54%) demonstrated a positive attitude. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that male gender (odds ratio [OR] = 2.014, 95% confidence interval [CI]: [1.097–3.699], P = 0.024) was independently associated with higher odds of adequate knowledge, whereas participants holding a Bachelor’s degree (OR = 0.238, 95% CI: [0.060–0.938], P = 0.040) or a Master’s degree or higher (OR = 0.176, 95% CI: [0.040–0.768], P = 0.021) had lower odds of adequate knowledge compared with those with an associate degree or below, which may reflect more focused clinical training among the latter group. Furthermore, the knowledge score (OR = 1.149, 95% CI: [1.085–1.218], P < 0.001) was independently associated with a positive attitude. Healthcare professionals demonstrated varying levels of knowledge and generally favorable attitudes toward BPD in premature infants. Similar patterns were observed in physician-only analyses, although subgroup estimates should be interpreted cautiously. These findings suggest potential opportunities for targeted educational initiatives to strengthen healthcare professionals’ understanding of BPD and its assessment and management. Not applicable.