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  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

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  • Brucellosis is a significant public health concern in China, especially in livestock farming regions.
  • Understanding patient knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) is crucial for effective disease control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the KAP regarding brucellosis among patients in Xinjiang, China.
  • To identify associations between KAP dimensions and inform targeted interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 398 brucellosis patients in Xinjiang.
  • Data collected via questionnaires assessing sociodemographics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
  • Structural equation modeling used to analyze relationships between KAP.

Main Results:

  • Patients had low mean knowledge scores (8.45±3.06) but positive attitudes (37.81±3.89) and practices (38.62±5.47).
  • Knowledge positively influenced attitudes and practices; attitudes also influenced practices.
  • Knowledge indirectly impacted practices through attitudes.

Conclusions:

  • Brucellosis patients in the study area exhibit a gap between knowledge and practice, despite positive attitudes.
  • Targeted educational interventions are recommended to enhance preventive practices and disease management.
  • Integrating patient-centered education into public health programs is vital for reducing brucellosis burden.