AI Article Synopsis

  • Tick-borne rickettsial disease (TBRD) is a serious infection that's often hard to diagnose early, highlighting the need for better awareness among medical professionals.
  • A study conducted in Lu'an, China, involved 1,206 participants and assessed their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) regarding TBRD, revealing a low knowledge score of 55.78% but high scores for attitudes (90.09%) and practices (90.83%).
  • The results showed that older, more experienced medical staff had better knowledge, while younger staff with advanced degrees excelled in attitudes and practices, indicating a need for urgent improvements in knowledge among healthcare providers.

Article Abstract

Tick-borne rickettsial disease (TBRD) is a perilous acute infection that often eludes diagnosis in its early stages. The triad of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) among medical professionals is key to reducing missed diagnosis rates. Therefore, a meticulous evaluation of KAPs is imperative. This study aimed to delve into the understanding of TBRD and explore the beliefs and practices related to personal prevention methods among individuals in Lu'an, a hotspot for TBRD. During the summer months of 2023, convenience sampling was employed by circulating a confidential questionnaire to 1,206 participants in the endemic regions of China. This questionnaire painted a comprehensive picture of the participants' sociodemographic profiles and their KAPs levels TBRD. The findings revealed that participants scored a mere 55.78% in knowledge, while their attitudes and practices garnered impressive scores of 90.09% and 90.83%, respectively. Upon further analysis using multiple linear regression, several intriguing patterns emerged. Male participants, employed in the Infectious Disease Department, held vice-senior or higher titles, or had prior medical training demonstrated superior knowledge scores. On the other hand, medical personnel who were younger than 30, possessed graduate degrees or higher qualifications, and had training excelled in attitudes and practices. Notably, when employing the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) matrix, a significant distribution of medical personnel was observed across the four quadrants. Specifically, 37.43%, 13.19%, 19.61%, and 29.77% fell into the first, second, third, and fourth quadrants. This survey underscores the commendable attitudes and practices of medical staff towards TBRD in endemic regions of China. However, their knowledge level remains wanting and demands urgent improvement.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11192025PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17562DOI Listing

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