Knowledge, attitude, and practice of family members of children infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae: a cross-sectional study
Abstract To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of family members regarding Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in children. This cross-sectional study collected demographic data and KAP scores from family members of children with M. pneumoniae infection at the People’s Hospital of Dongxi...
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| description | Abstract To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of family members regarding Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in children. This cross-sectional study collected demographic data and KAP scores from family members of children with M. pneumoniae infection at the People’s Hospital of Dongxihu, Wuhan, from March to July 2024. A total of 521 family members participated in this study. The average age of family members was 37.65 ± 7.27 years, and the average age of children was 6.60 ± 3.64 years. The average scores were 8.88 ± 4.52 for knowledge (possible range: 0–20), 33.07 ± 3.72 for attitude (possible range: 8–40), and 35.22 ± 4.28 for practice (possible range: 8–40). Positive correlations were observed among the KAP dimensions, with knowledge showing a strong correlation with both attitude (r = 0.189, P < 0.001) and practice (r = 0.569, P < 0.001). The structural equation model demonstrated that knowledge had a total effect on both attitude (β = 0.415, 95%CI 0.327–0.501, P = 0.009) and practice (β = 0.430, 95%CI 0.353–0.502, P = 0.007). Additionally, the attitude had a direct effect on practice (β = 0.680, 95%CI 0.567–0.747, P = 0.020). The indirect effect of knowledge on practice through attitude was also significant (β = 0.282, 95%CI 0.227–0.351, P = 0.007). Family members showed positive attitudes but lacked knowledge about M. pneumoniae infection, highlighting the need for targeted educational efforts. The results imply that improving knowledge about M. pneumoniae infection should also improve attitude and practice, possibly resulting in better patient outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ffffda76f0cb4d8a9a6e59bf9269433e2025-08-20T04:02:56ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-07-0115111010.1038/s41598-025-11531-8Knowledge, attitude, and practice of family members of children infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae: a cross-sectional studyShuchang Liang0Hui Yin1Li Wang2Department of Infectious Diseases, People’s Hospital of Dongxihu DistrictDepartment of Pediatric, People’s Hospital of Dongxihu DistrictWuhan Children’s Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyAbstract To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of family members regarding Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in children. This cross-sectional study collected demographic data and KAP scores from family members of children with M. pneumoniae infection at the People’s Hospital of Dongxihu, Wuhan, from March to July 2024. A total of 521 family members participated in this study. The average age of family members was 37.65 ± 7.27 years, and the average age of children was 6.60 ± 3.64 years. The average scores were 8.88 ± 4.52 for knowledge (possible range: 0–20), 33.07 ± 3.72 for attitude (possible range: 8–40), and 35.22 ± 4.28 for practice (possible range: 8–40). Positive correlations were observed among the KAP dimensions, with knowledge showing a strong correlation with both attitude (r = 0.189, P < 0.001) and practice (r = 0.569, P < 0.001). The structural equation model demonstrated that knowledge had a total effect on both attitude (β = 0.415, 95%CI 0.327–0.501, P = 0.009) and practice (β = 0.430, 95%CI 0.353–0.502, P = 0.007). Additionally, the attitude had a direct effect on practice (β = 0.680, 95%CI 0.567–0.747, P = 0.020). The indirect effect of knowledge on practice through attitude was also significant (β = 0.282, 95%CI 0.227–0.351, P = 0.007). Family members showed positive attitudes but lacked knowledge about M. pneumoniae infection, highlighting the need for targeted educational efforts. The results imply that improving knowledge about M. pneumoniae infection should also improve attitude and practice, possibly resulting in better patient outcomes.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-11531-8Mycoplasma pneumoniae infectionKnowledge, attitudes, practicesCross-sectional studyHealthcare education |
| spellingShingle | Shuchang Liang Hui Yin Li Wang Knowledge, attitude, and practice of family members of children infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae: a cross-sectional study Scientific Reports Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection Knowledge, attitudes, practices Cross-sectional study Healthcare education |
| title | Knowledge, attitude, and practice of family members of children infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Knowledge, attitude, and practice of family members of children infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae: a cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, attitude, and practice of family members of children infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, attitude, and practice of family members of children infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae: a cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Knowledge, attitude, and practice of family members of children infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae: a cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | knowledge attitude and practice of family members of children infected with mycoplasma pneumoniae a cross sectional study |
| topic | Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection Knowledge, attitudes, practices Cross-sectional study Healthcare education |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-11531-8 |
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