Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding deep vein thrombosis among patients presenting with lower limb swelling and pain and their families: a cross-sectional survey at a tertiary hospital in China
Cross-sectional survey reveals inadequate DVT knowledge among patients, while family members show better attitudes and practices.
Key Points
Patients and their families showed inadequate mean knowledge scores about deep vein thrombosis, indicating a critical gap in understanding.
Family members had significantly higher knowledge, attitude, and practice scores compared to patients, with mean differences suggesting the need for targeted programs.
KAP were positively correlated among participants, highlighting that improvements in one area may influence others across the group.
Higher education levels and being medical personnel were significant predictors of better KAP scores in family members, indicating key demographic trends.