Knowledge, attitude, and practice of non-ophthalmic medical staff toward myopia-related fundus lesions.

ABSTRACT

This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of non-ophthalmic medical staff towards myopia-related fundus lesions. This multicenter, cross-sectional study enrolled non-ophthalmic medical staff of Suining City between January and May 2023 using a self-designed questionnaire. A total of 505 (93.19%) valid questionnaires were included. Their mean KAP scores were 8.10 ± 2.32 (range 0-12), 20.27 ± 2.68 (range 0-24), and 17.77 ± 5.04 (range 0-28), respectively. Structural equation modeling indicated that knowledge has a positive effect on attitude (ß = 0.307, P < 0.001), and attitude has a positive effect on practice (ß = 0.604, P < 0.001). Moreover, a higher degree of myopia exhibited a positive effect on knowledge (ß = 0.510, P < 0.001). Nurses and other medical staff showed a negative effect on knowledge (ß = - 0.706, P < 0.001) compared to doctors. Working in secondary and tertiary public hospitals, as well as private hospitals, demonstrated a negative effect on practice (ß = - 1.963, P < 0.001) compared to those working in primary hospitals. Non-ophthalmic medical staff exhibited moderate knowledge, positive attitudes, and moderate practices toward myopia-related fundus lesions. The degree of myopia, doctors vs. other medical staff, and the hospital level influence the KAP of non-ophthalmic medical staff.