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ArticleScientific reports2026

Knowledge attitudes and practices towards long-acting antiretroviral therapy in HIV/AIDS patients.

Meixin Ren, Junyi Duan, Tao Huang, Guanghui Zhang, Han Jia, Lin Jia, Yuan Fang, Luyao Zheng, Taiyi Jiang, Wen Wang and 2 more

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Meixin RenDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Medical Immunology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China. rmx-306@126.com.
Junyi DuanTian Yuan Studio, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
Tao HuangTian Yuan Studio, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
Guanghui ZhangTian Yuan Studio, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
Han JiaDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Medical Immunology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
Lin JiaDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Medical Immunology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
Yuan FangDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Medical Immunology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
Luyao ZhengDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Medical Immunology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
Taiyi JiangDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Medical Immunology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
Wen WangDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Medical Immunology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
Caiping GuoDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Medical Immunology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
Tong ZhangDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Medical Immunology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China. zt_doc@ccmu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding long-acting antiretroviral therapy (LA-ART) among HIV/AIDS patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Infection Center of Beijing Youan Hospital between December 2024 and May 2025. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire comprising demographic variables and KAP-related items. A total of 919 questionnaires were collected; after excluding 93 responses (declined consent, abnormal height/weight entries, failed logic-check questions, and uniform responses), 826 valid questionnaires were included in the final analysis, yielding a valid response rate of 89.88%. Most participants resided in urban areas (62.0%) and were currently employed (72.0%), with over half (52.9%) holding an associate or bachelor’s degree. Their knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 14.38 ± 5.52 (possible range: 0–36), 39.71 ± 4.36 (possible range: 12–60), and 22.29 ± 2.99 (possible range: 9–27), respectively. The structural equation modeling results showed that knowledge had direct effects on attitude (β = 0.427, P = 0.016) and practice (β = 0.132, P = 0.003). Meanwhile, attitude had a direct impact on practice (β = 0.460, P = 0.034). Furthermore, knowledge indirectly affected practice through attitude (β = 0.197, P = 0.014). HIV/AIDS patients demonstrated insufficient knowledge, a generally neutral attitude, yet reported positive practices regarding LA-ART. Future clinical interventions should prioritize structured, evidence-based educational programs to enhance patient understanding and shift attitudes.

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Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAnti-HIV AgentsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHIV InfectionsAdultAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultAnti-HIV AgentsAntiretroviral therapyAttitudesCross-sectional studiesHIV infectionsKnowledgeLong-actingPracticeStructural equation modeling

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PMCPMC13195075

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