Patient preference and adherence
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Patients with Urolithiasis Regarding Stone Examination Methods: A Cross-Sectional Study in China
By Liu X, Gong Z, Liu S and 5 others.
Abstract
Background
This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of patients with urolithiasis regarding stone examination methods.
Methods
A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, between September 16, 2023, and December 30, 2024. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which included demographic information and KAP-related items. KAP scores were calculated, and their variations across different demographic groups were analyzed, with structural equation modeling (SEM) used to examine the interrelationships among the KAP dimensions.