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The Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Deep Vein Thrombosis Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women: The Mediating Effect of Attitude.

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Title: The Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Deep Vein Thrombosis Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women: The Mediating Effect of Attitude.
Authors: Xu M; The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China., Fang L; The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China., Wu Y; The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China., Yan T; The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China.
Source: Nursing open [Nurs Open] 2025 Nov; Vol. 12 (11), pp. e70351.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Language: English
Journal Info: Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101675107 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2054-1058 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 20541058 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Nurs Open Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s): Original Publication: [Hoboken, NJ] : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2014]-
MeSH Terms: Venous Thrombosis*/psychology , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* , Postpartum Period*/psychology , Pregnant People*/psychology, Humans ; Female ; Pregnancy ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; China
Abstract: Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding deep vein thrombosis (DVT) among pregnant and postpartum women in Xiamen, China.
Design: A cross-sectional study using self-designed questionnaires was conducted.
Methods: From October 18 to October 28, 2023, questionnaires were distributed to pregnant and postpartum women. Logistic regression and structural equation modelling (SEM) were used to analyse factors associated with KAP scores.
Results: A total of 609 participants completed the study. The average scores were: knowledge 4.19/11, attitude 36.38/50, and practice 26.68/35. Higher knowledge, higher education, and higher income were independently associated with higher practice scores. The SEM showed that knowledge directly positively affected attitude and practice, and influenced practice indirectly through attitude.
Conclusions: Pregnant and postpartum women in Xiamen have poor knowledge but neutral attitudes and acceptable practices regarding DVT. Knowledge is linked to attitude and practice, with attitude mediating the effect of knowledge on practice. Awareness campaigns to improve attitudes are essential for promoting preventive practices.
Reporting Method: We have adhered to relevant EQUATOR guidelines and STROBE reporting methods.
Patient or Public Contribution: No patient or public contribution.
(© 2025 The Author(s). Nursing Open published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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Contributed Indexing: Keywords: cross‐sectional study; health knowledge, attitudes, practice; postpartum period; pregnancy; thrombosis
Entry Date(s): Date Created: 20251114 Date Completed: 20251114 Latest Revision: 20251117
Update Code: 20251117
PubMed Central ID: PMC12616879
DOI: 10.1002/nop2.70351
PMID: 41236147
Database: MEDLINE
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Abstract:Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding deep vein thrombosis (DVT) among pregnant and postpartum women in Xiamen, China.<br />Design: A cross-sectional study using self-designed questionnaires was conducted.<br />Methods: From October 18 to October 28, 2023, questionnaires were distributed to pregnant and postpartum women. Logistic regression and structural equation modelling (SEM) were used to analyse factors associated with KAP scores.<br />Results: A total of 609 participants completed the study. The average scores were: knowledge 4.19/11, attitude 36.38/50, and practice 26.68/35. Higher knowledge, higher education, and higher income were independently associated with higher practice scores. The SEM showed that knowledge directly positively affected attitude and practice, and influenced practice indirectly through attitude.<br />Conclusions: Pregnant and postpartum women in Xiamen have poor knowledge but neutral attitudes and acceptable practices regarding DVT. Knowledge is linked to attitude and practice, with attitude mediating the effect of knowledge on practice. Awareness campaigns to improve attitudes are essential for promoting preventive practices.<br />Reporting Method: We have adhered to relevant EQUATOR guidelines and STROBE reporting methods.<br />Patient or Public Contribution: No patient or public contribution.<br /> (© 2025 The Author(s). Nursing Open published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
ISSN:2054-1058
DOI:10.1002/nop2.70351