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Research Article: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of hand eczema patients in Guangdong, China

Date Published: 2025-12-18

Abstract:
Hand eczema is a common, debilitating condition affecting quality of life. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of patients with hand eczema in Guangdong, China, toward their condition. A cross-sectional study was conducted at our hospital from September 21, 2023, to July 31, 2024, using a self-designed KAP questionnaire. A total of 612 valid questionnaires were collected. The mean (SD) scores for knowledge, attitude, and practice were 9.25 (2.55) (possible range: 0–23), 35.68 (6.02) (possible range: 10–50), and 24.03 (5.18) (possible range: 8–40), respectively. Multivariate logistic regression indicated that a higher attitude score (OR?=?1.209, p <?0.001) was independently associated with more proactive practices. The path analysis revealed that knowledge directly influenced attitude ( ? =?0.191, p <?0.001), and attitude had a direct effect on practice ( ? =?0.591, p <?0.001). Additionally, knowledge indirectly affected practice through attitude ( ? =?0.113, p <?0.001). Our findings highlight a significant gap in patient knowledge, suggesting that targeted educational interventions may be a valuable strategy to improve self-management. Future research should test the efficacy of such interventions.

Introduction:
Hand eczema is a common, debilitating condition affecting quality of life. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of patients with hand eczema in Guangdong, China, toward their condition.

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