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Knowledge, attitudes, and intended practices regarding colorectal polyps among patients: a cross-sectional study

  • By

  • Yongqiang Song

  • Yue Chen

  • Zhongjing Zhang

  • Jinming Yang

  • Tao Tao

  • Changlin Xue

  • Xinguo Wu

  • Chunyan Niu

  • May 29, 2026

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    A cross-sectional study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding colorectal polyps among 472 patients at Nanjing Lishui People’s Hospital.

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    Participants had a median knowledge score of 5.37, indicating limited understanding of colorectal polyps despite generally positive attitudes.

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    Significant positive correlations were found between knowledge and attitude, as well as between attitude and intended practices regarding colorectal polyps.

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    Knowledge directly influenced attitudes and intended practices, while attitudes also had a significant direct effect on intended practices.

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    Targeted educational interventions are recommended to enhance patient knowledge, potentially leading to improved attitudes and adherence to health practices.

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Knowledge, attitudes, and intended practices regarding colorectal polyps among patients: a cross-sectional study

  • by Yongqiang Song, Yue Chen, Zhongjing Zhang, Jinming Yang, Tao Tao, Changlin Xue, Xinguo Wu, Chunyan Niu

  • May 29, 2026

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