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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Among Men Aged 50 and Above
Shuqing Li1, Peng Zhang2, Huaidong Liu3
1Department of Urology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Neurourology and Urodynamics
|July 17, 2026
Summary
Older men have limited knowledge but positive attitudes and proactive practices regarding benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Educational interventions can improve BPH understanding and self-management.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Public Health
- Gerontology
Background:
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition affecting older men.
- Understanding men's knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) is crucial for effective BPH management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the KAP regarding BPH among men aged 50 years and above.
- To identify factors influencing KAP related to BPH in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 444 men aged 50+ in Beijing, China.
- Data on demographics and KAP scores were collected using a self-designed questionnaire.
- Structural equation modeling was employed to analyze the relationships between KAP components.
Main Results:
- Mean KAP scores were: Knowledge (8.68/20), Attitude (32.43/45), and Practice (38.48/50).
- Knowledge significantly influenced both attitude (p<0.001) and practice (p<0.001).
- Attitude positively impacted practice (p<0.001), with knowledge indirectly affecting practice via attitude (p<0.001).
Conclusions:
- Men aged 50+ exhibit insufficient BPH knowledge but maintain positive attitudes and proactive practices.
- Educational interventions are recommended to enhance BPH understanding among older men.
- Improved knowledge can lead to better attitudes and self-management practices for BPH.
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