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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Insomnia Among Insomnia Patients
Yu Fang1, Shumin Wang1, Guiyan Li1
1Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Patient Preference and Adherence
|March 19, 2026
Summary
Patients exhibit poor knowledge and attitudes towards insomnia, but their practices are proactive. Educational interventions can improve understanding and attitudes for better insomnia management.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder affecting patient well-being.
- Understanding patient knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the KAP towards insomnia among patients.
- To identify associations between knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to insomnia.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 568 patients at a Neurology Outpatient Department.
- Data were collected via questionnaires assessing insomnia KAP.
- Pathway analysis was used to examine relationships between KAP components.
Main Results:
- Patients demonstrated low scores in insomnia knowledge and attitudes, but higher scores in practices.
- Knowledge was directly associated with attitude and practice.
- Attitude was directly associated with practice, and indirectly with knowledge through attitude.
Conclusions:
- Despite poor knowledge and attitudes, patients engage in proactive practices for insomnia.
- Educational interventions targeting knowledge and attitudes are recommended to enhance insomnia management strategies.
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