<p>This study examined healthcare workers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) concerning diabetic cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at Nanjing Gulou Hospital Group Suqian Hospital and other hospitals in Suqian City’s Sucheng district from August to October 2023, using a structured questionnaire. Among 495 respondents, 71.9% were female, 87.5% worked in tertiary hospitals, and 49.9% were nurses. Median scores (25th–75th percentiles) were: knowledge (10, 7–12), attitude (30, 28–33), and practice (34, 28–40). Multivariable logistic regression identified factors linked to poor practices, including employment in non-tertiary hospitals (OR = 0.388, 95% CI: 0.213–0.709, <i>P</i> = 0.002), lacking a professional title (OR = 0.264, 95% CI: 0.087–0.797, <i>P</i> = 0.018), and holding an intermediate title (OR = 0.459, 95% CI: 0.230–0.914, <i>P</i> = 0.027). Overall, healthcare workers demonstrated insufficient knowledge, favorable attitudes, but suboptimal practices. The findings suggest a need for targeted education and training programs to improve their understanding and management of diabetic cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy, ultimately enhancing patient care outcomes.</p>

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Healthcare workers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding diabetic cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy

  • Hong Zhu,
  • Yanzhe Wu,
  • Yalong Jiang,
  • Li Wu,
  • Wen Wang,
  • Guang Zhu,
  • Changchun Cao,
  • Ji Wu

摘要

This study examined healthcare workers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) concerning diabetic cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at Nanjing Gulou Hospital Group Suqian Hospital and other hospitals in Suqian City’s Sucheng district from August to October 2023, using a structured questionnaire. Among 495 respondents, 71.9% were female, 87.5% worked in tertiary hospitals, and 49.9% were nurses. Median scores (25th–75th percentiles) were: knowledge (10, 7–12), attitude (30, 28–33), and practice (34, 28–40). Multivariable logistic regression identified factors linked to poor practices, including employment in non-tertiary hospitals (OR = 0.388, 95% CI: 0.213–0.709, P = 0.002), lacking a professional title (OR = 0.264, 95% CI: 0.087–0.797, P = 0.018), and holding an intermediate title (OR = 0.459, 95% CI: 0.230–0.914, P = 0.027). Overall, healthcare workers demonstrated insufficient knowledge, favorable attitudes, but suboptimal practices. The findings suggest a need for targeted education and training programs to improve their understanding and management of diabetic cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy, ultimately enhancing patient care outcomes.