Patients’ knowledge influences practice via attitudes toward hyperuricaemia: a mediation analysis

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Hyperuricaemia affects 5 to 25% of the population in China, driven by lifestyle changes like dietary shifts and obesity.
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The knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) model is crucial for understanding patient behaviors in managing hyperuricaemia.
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Patient self-management, including lifestyle modifications and adherence to therapy, is vital for controlling hyperuricaemia.
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The study utilized a cross-sectional survey to assess KAP towards hyperuricaemia among patients in Shanxi Province and Inner Mongolia.
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Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS and AMOS, focusing on the relationships among knowledge, attitude, and practice dimensions.

Clinical Rheumatology

by Hong Shi, Yanrong Zhu, Qianyu Guo, Jing Li, Tingting Lv, Yanjun Wu, Jun Li, Jiajun Liu
December 3, 2025

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