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ArticleFrontiers in public health2026

Analysis of current status of knowledge, attitudes, and influencing factors regarding chikungunya fever among medical staff in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China: a cross-sectional study.

Qin Zhang, Yiting Du, Mei Cha, Hairong Wang, Erdan Luo, Zhenke Zhou, Juan Xiang, Yao Luo, Xiaodan Gu, Lei Li and 11 more

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Qin Zhang *Department of Public Health, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Yiting Du *Emergency Department, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Mei Cha *Department of Public Health, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Hairong WangJianyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Erdan LuoGCP Institution, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Zhenke ZhouEmergency Department, Chengdu Seventh People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Juan XiangEmergency Department, Chengdu Sixth People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Yao LuoEmergency Department, The Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Xiaodan GuEmergency Department, No. 1 Orthopedic Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Lei LiDepartment of Pediatrics, Chengdu Second People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Zheng LiEmergency Department, Chengdu Longquanyi District Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Deyong ZhouDepartment of Pediatrics, Hanyuan County People's Hospital, Ya'an, Sichuan, China.
Rui ShenDepartment of Pediatrics, Shuangliu District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Hui WangDepartment of Pediatrics, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Cheng XieEmergency Department, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Meiyan NiDepartment of Pediatrics, Chengdu Integrated TCM & Western Medicine Hospital (Chengdu First People's Hospital), Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Yu ZhouEmergency Department, Chongzhou People's Hospital, Chongzhou, Sichuan, China.
Jingrong YangDepartment of Pediatrics, Xindu District People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Jinghua YeDepartment of Public Health, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Xiaoli JiangLaboratory Department, Pengzhou Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Yonghong LinDepartment of Gynecology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

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Background: Chikungunya (CHIK) is an emerging mosquito-borne disease with increasing importation risk in China. In non-endemic settings, delayed detection may facilitate local transmission, making healthcare workers' knowledge and attitudes critical for rapid response. Objective: To assess CHIK-related knowledge and attitudes among medical personnel in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, and identify factors associated with positive prevention attitudes. Methods: A cross-sectional, self-administered online survey was executed from July 30 to August 6, 2025, targeting medical workers across 20 healthcare institutions in Chengdu using the Wenjuanxing platform. The questionnaire gathered demographic information, CHIK-related training exposure (yes/no), and assessments of knowledge and attitudes. Knowledge was assessed using 15 items (range 0-15; 1 point awarded for each right response). Attitudes were evaluated using Likert-type items; a cumulative attitude score of ≥20 signified a favorable attitude. Group disparities were analyzed with Chi-square tests alongside suitable parametric and nonparametric assessments. Hierarchical logistic regression (Block 1: demographics/occupational characteristics; Block 2: training; Block 3: knowledge score) was employed to ascertain factors correlated with positive attitudes. Results: 1,092 questionnaires were included, yielding an effective response rate of 90.10%; 83.70% indicated they had received training relevant. The average knowledge score was 11.66 ± 2.15. Despite high performance in primary prevention and clinical management, significant deficiencies were noted in early detection and surveillance-related operational knowledge: merely 42.58% accurately interpreted the RT-PCR Ct criterion, 54.85% recognized suspected cases, 56.14% comprehended diagnostic criteria, and 59.80% were aware of the 24 h online reporting requirement. Knowledge scores were elevated among individuals with advanced education, physicians, tertiary hospital personnel, and those who had training ( Conclusion: Chengdu medical personnel demonstrated general CHIK knowledge and positive attitudes, yet significant operational gaps persist in early detection and reporting protocols. Training and knowledge are key determinants of favorable attitudes, highlighting the need for standardized, process-oriented training emphasizing diagnostic and reporting procedures.

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Chikungunya FeverHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeMedical StaffAdultChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and Questionnairesattitudechikungunya feverknowledgemedical personneltraining

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