Patient Awareness, Attitudes, and Preventive Practices Related to Venous Thromboembolism in Multiple Myeloma: A Cross-Sectional Analysis - Summary - MDSpire
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Patient Awareness, Attitudes, and Preventive Practices Related to Venous Thromboembolism in Multiple Myeloma: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
To evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of multiple myeloma patients regarding venous thromboembolism (VTE), emphasizing the importance of VTE awareness in this high-risk group.
Key Findings:
65.1% of participants were male; 57.7% reported prior VTE.
Mean knowledge score was 8.97 ± 2.92 (range 0–13), attitude score was 29.59 ± 2.70 (range 14–70), and practice score was 44.03 ± 4.07 (range 10–50).
Positive correlations were found between knowledge-attitude (r = 0.141, P = 0.002), knowledge-practice (r = 0.281, P < 0.001), and attitude-practice (r = 0.159, P < 0.001), indicating statistical significance.
Knowledge directly influenced attitude, and attitude directly affected practice.
Interpretation:
There are significant gaps in VTE knowledge and negative attitudes among multiple myeloma patients, which may hinder effective preventive practices and increase morbidity.
Limitations:
The study was conducted at a single center, which may limit generalizability.
Self-reported data may introduce bias, potentially affecting the accuracy of the findings.
Conclusion:
Improving patient education on VTE is crucial for enhancing attitudes and behaviors, potentially reducing VTE risk in multiple myeloma patients.
