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Sleep Apnea

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Summary

Public understanding of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in China is limited, but attitudes and practices are generally positive. Improving public knowledge on OSA is crucial for enhancing health behaviors and self-management strategies.

Keywords:

attitudes cross-sectional study knowledge obstructive sleep apnea practices structural equation modeling

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Health Behavior Research
Sleep Medicine

Background:

Self-management is critical for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment.
Public awareness and understanding of OSA in China are not well-established.
Investigating knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) is vital for public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among Chinese adults.
To examine the relationships between knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning OSA.
To inform targeted public health interventions for OSA management in China.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study involving 1,145 Chinese adults was conducted from October 2022 to October 2023.
Data were collected via questionnaires based on a knowledge-attitude-practice conceptual framework.
Statistical analyses, including correlation and structural equation modeling, were employed.

Main Results:

Out of 1,145 questionnaires, 850 valid responses were analyzed (74.76% response rate).
Positive associations were found between knowledge, attitudes, and practices (all P < 0.001).
Education positively influenced knowledge; knowledge directly impacted attitudes and practices; attitudes strongly predicted practices.

Conclusions:

Chinese adults exhibit limited knowledge but generally positive attitudes and moderate practices regarding OSA.
Enhancing public knowledge about OSA is essential to improve attitudes and practices.
Public awareness campaigns are recommended to promote better health-related behaviors for OSA self-management.