ArticleFrontiers in pediatrics2025
Parents' knowledge, attitude and practice regarding childhood circumcision: a cross-sectional study in the central region of Sichuan, China.
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- Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward childhood vaccination among guardians in Chengdu, China: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
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Introduction: This cross-sectional study aimed to explore parents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding male circumcision (MC) for their children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among parents of male children under 18 years old in the central region of Sichuan, China, between September 2023 and January 2024 Questionnaires were distributed to collect demographic information and KAP scores. Results: A total of 497 valid questionnaires were collected. The average knowledge score was 6.66 ± 2.34 (range: 0-10), attitude score was 38.04 ± 4.52 (range: 12-60), and practice score was 24.81 ± 3.49 (range: 6-30). Parents demonstrated highest awareness regarding the positive effects of MC on penis health, but showed lowest understanding of MC benefits for children with redundant prepuce or phimosis. Notably, 75% of parents indicated a willingness to have the procedure performed in the future. Multivariate analysis identified knowledge, attitude, and residence as independent factors associated with consent for childhood circumcision. Path analysis revealed positive influences from knowledge to attitude, knowledge to practice, and attitude to practice. Conclusions: The study highlights the importance of targeted educational interventions to enhance parental understanding and decision-making regarding childhood MC. Educational programs can empower parents to make well-informed decisions considering both cultural and medical contexts.
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