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ArticleScientific reports2025

Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding brucellosis among confirmed cases.

Lingling Wang, Peipei Lu, Xuhong Wang, Hui Fan, Xiaoyi Zhang, Hui Rong, Xia Han, Meina Hu, Pinjian Ji, Feifei Chang and 1 more

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Lingling WangClinical Laboratory Center, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, 830001, Xinjiang, China.
Peipei LuClinical Laboratory Center, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, 830001, Xinjiang, China.
Xuhong WangClinical Laboratory Center, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, 830001, Xinjiang, China.
Hui FanClinical Laboratory Department, Shawan People's Hospital, Shawan, 832100, Xinjiang, China.
Xiaoyi ZhangDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Wusu People's Hospital, WuSu, 833000, Xinjiang, China.
Hui RongClinical Laboratory, The First People's Hospital of Korla, Korla, 841000, Xinjiang, China.
Xia HanDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, People's Hospital of Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Korla, 841000, Xinjiang, China.
Meina HuDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, People's Hospital of Altay Prefecture, Altay, 836400, Xinjiang, China.
Pinjian JiClinical Laboratory Center, People's Hospital of Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Artux, 845350, Xinjiang, China.
Feifei ChangDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Xinhua Hospital, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Yining, 835000, Xinjiang, China.
Zhiwei LiClinical Laboratory Center, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, 830001, Xinjiang, China. lizhiwei@xjrmyy.com.

Funding

Hospital project of People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 20240203Regional Collaborative Innovation Project of the Autonomous Region (Science and Technology Assistance Plan for Xinjiang) 2022E02118Tianshan Talent Training Program 2022TSYCCX0102Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Natural Science Foundation Outstanding Youth Science Fund project 2022D01E30Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region nature Fund joint fund project 2023D01C84Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region nature Fund joint fund project 2024D01C86
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Abstract

Brucellosis remains a major public health problem in many endemic regions of China, particularly in areas with extensive livestock farming. This study aims to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding brucellosis among patients with the disease. The cross-sectional study was conducted in Xinjiang from June 1, 2024, to January 30, 2025. Data were collected through a self-designed questionnaire encompassing sociodemographic characteristics and three dimensions of knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Of the 507 questionnaires distributed, 398 were valid and included in the analysis. Most respondents were male (62.81%) and worked in occupations involving contact with animals (65.08%). The mean scores for knowledge, attitude, and practice were 8.45 ± 3.06, 37.81 ± 3.89, and 38.62 ± 5.47, respectively. Structural equation modeling indicated that knowledge was positively associated with both attitudes (β = 0.579, p < 0.001) and practices (β = 0.351, p < 0.001), while attitudes also influenced practices (β = 0.270, p = 0.002). Knowledge further affected practices indirectly through attitudes (β = 0.156, p = 0.010). Brucellosis patients demonstrated relatively low knowledge scores but exhibited positive attitudes and proactive practices regarding the disease. The Structural equation modeling indicated that knowledge was associated with both attitudes and practices. Providing targeted educational interventions could help strengthen positive attitudes and improve preventive practices among brucellosis patients, ultimately supporting better disease control and management. In conclusion, strengthening patient-centered education and integrating it into routine public health programs are essential steps toward reducing the burden of brucellosis in endemic regions.

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BrucellosisHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeAdultAnimalsChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultBrucellosisCross-Sectional studyDisease preventionHealth educationKnowledge, attitudes, and practicesPatients

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