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Assessing the knowledge, attitudes and practices of physicians on perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in pediatric surgery in China: a descriptive study

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  • Yao Sun

  • Chuan Sun

  • Feng Chen

  • Jin Xu

  • Lihua Yuan

  • July 9, 2026

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    The study evaluated pediatric surgeons' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in Jiangsu Province, China.

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    A total of 143 surgeons participated, achieving a valid response rate of 95.3% using a validated questionnaire based on WHO guidelines.

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    Surgeons showed high accuracy in drug selection and administration timing, but only 74.8% recognized the need to discontinue prophylaxis within 24 hours.

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    A significant positive correlation was found between knowledge and practice scores, with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.579 (P < 0.001).

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    Cluster analysis revealed a 'Knowledge-Practice Disassociation' in specific departments, indicating inconsistent guideline adherence despite high cognitive accuracy.

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Assessing the knowledge, attitudes and practices of physicians on perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in pediatric surgery in China: a descriptive study

  • by Yao Sun, Chuan Sun, Feng Chen, Jin Xu, Lihua Yuan

  • July 9, 2026

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