Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Insomnia Among Insomnia Patients

This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward insomnia among patients.

A cross-sectional survey was conducted from May 20, 2023, to March 25, 2024, in the Neurology Outpatient Department at the Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Data were collected through the distribution of questionnaires.

A total of 568 valid questionnaires were analyzed. Of these respondents, 368 (64.79%) were female. Notably, 156 (27.46%) exhibited symptoms of anxiety, and 103 (18.13%) were found to be experiencing depressive symptoms. The mean knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 5.50±2.20 (possible range: 0-9), 24.53±3.21 (possible range: 8-40), and 28.55±4.28 (possible range: 8-40), respectively. The results of pathway analysis showed that knowledge was directly associated with both attitude (β=0.240, P=0.010) and practice (β=-0.128, P=0.013), and attitude was associated with practice (β=0.179, P=0.010). Furthermore, an indirect association was observed between knowledge and practice through attitude (β=0.043, P=0.010).

The study found patients' insomnia knowledge and attitudes are poor, yet their practices are proactive. Since knowledge and attitudes were associated with practice, clinical programs should consider implementing educational interventions to improve understanding and foster positive attitudes toward insomnia management.