Research Article: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding premature ventricular contractions among patients: a cross-sectional study
Abstract:
This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) among patients.
A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to June 2025 at Yichun People’s Hospital, enrolling patients with a confirmed diagnosis of PVCs. Demographic information and KAP scores were collected and assessed using self-designed questionnaires. KAP scores were categorized as Poor (<60%), Moderate (60–79%), and Good (?80%) of the maximum score according to the Bloom’s criteria.
A total of 544 valid questionnaires were analyzed, yielding a valid response rate of 74.22%. Among the respondents, 294 (54.04%) were male, and more than half of the patients (305, 56.07%) reported not receiving any current treatment for PVCs. The knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 11.34?±?8.23 (range: 0–23), 26.62?±?4.1 (range: 7–35), and 28.44?±?7.36 (range: 8–40), respectively. Positive correlations were observed between knowledge and attitude ( r =?0.429, p <?0.001), knowledge and practice ( r =?0.380, p <?0.001), and attitude and practice ( r =?0.568, p <?0.001). Structural equation modeling revealed that knowledge was positively associated with attitude ( ? =?0.445, p =?0.008) and practice ( ? =?0.235, p =?0.010), attitude was associated with practice ( ? =?0.527, p =?0.018). Furthermore, knowledge was indirectly associated with practice through attitude ( ? =?0.234, p =?0.009).
PVCs patients demonstrated poor knowledge, moderate attitudes, and moderate practice concerning PVCs. The identified pathways suggest that improving PVC-related knowledge may foster positive attitudes and, in turn, healthier management practices.
Introduction:
This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) among patients.
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