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Conducted at Shenzhen University General Hospital from October to November 2024, the study uses questionnaires to capture demographic characteristics, KAP scores, and mental health status via PHQ-9 and GAD-7. Among 229 valid responses, 72.9% are female; 47.2% report no depression and 87.8% report no or mild anxiety. Mean KAP scores show knowledge 8.59±5.77, attitude 38.46±12.28, and practice 40.37±7.85. 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Conducted at Shenzhen University General Hospital from October to November 2024, the cross-sectional analysis utilized questionnaires to assess demographic data, KAP scores, and mental health indicators, including the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7). A total of 229 valid responses were analyzed, revealing that 72.9% of participants were female. Notably, 47.2% reported no depression, while  \n87.8% indicated no or mild anxiety. Mean KAP scores were as follows: knowledge 8.59 ± 5.77, attitude  \n38.46 ± 12.28, and practice 40.37 ± 7.85, with significant positive correlations between knowledge and attitude (r = 0.304, P = 0.002), knowledge and practice (r = 0.187, P = 0.004), and attitude and practice (r = 0.374, P \u003C 0.001) . Structural equation modeling demonstrated that both knowledge and attitude had significant direct effects on practice (β = 0.269, P \u003C 0.001; β = 0.271, P \u003C 0.001, respectively). The findings suggest that TMD patients have inadequate knowledge and negative attitudes, underscoring the need for enhanced education and positive attitude promotion to improve self-care and treatment outcomes. Clinically, tailored patient education programs and behavioral counselling should be integrated into routine TMD management to improve adherence, symptom control, and quality of life. Keywords Temporomandibular joint disorder, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Cross-sectional study Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a condition involving the masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and associated structures1. TMD is widespread across various age groups, with symptoms affecting approximately 25% of adolescents and 2–6% of individuals in developed countries2. However, more recent systematic reviews report prevalence rates of nearly a third of the general population (~ 29–35%), with higher rates in females3, and pooled prevalence among malocclusion patients up to ~ 43%4. Persistent pain in the TMJ and masticatory muscles is the primary reason patients seek medical help, typically when these symptoms begin to interfere with daily activities5. TMD patients frequently report additional symptoms, including limited mandibular movement, difficulty chewing, joint sounds, pressure in the TMJ and masticatory and cervical muscles, head and neck pain, and otologic issues such as ear pain (otalgia) and tinnitus6,7. Regardless of symptom severity, these physical and psychological burdens significantly diminish patients’ quality of life, leading to functional limitations and emotional distress8–10.  \nTo address health behaviors and guide interventions, the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) model is widely utilized in public health research, proposing that individuals’ actions are shaped by their knowledge and perceptions of health risks11. Specifically, the KAP theoretical framework views knowledge as the foundational understanding of causes, symptoms, and treatments; attitudes as the beliefs, perceptions, and motivations arising from that knowledge; and practices as the concrete behavioral actions or self-care undertaken by individuals. In many health domains, knowledge influences attitudes, attitudes motivate practices, and practices may in turn reinforce or moderate knowledge and attitudes. The assumed pathway of influence (knowledge → attitude → practice) provides a rationale for testing both direct effects of knowledge on practice and mediated effects via attitude using structural equation modeling12.  \n1Department of Radiology, General Hospital of She","cbCaitKxRJhNO5MZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitKxRJhNO5MZ","pdf",2296909,11,"English","# Introduction\n## TMD background and prevalence\n## KAP model and theoretical framework\n## Purpose and study rationale\n# Methods and Measures\n## Study setting and period\n## Questionnaire-based KAP assessment\n## Mental health scales (PHQ-9, GAD-7)","[{\"question\":\"What does the study measure about temporomandibular joint disorder patients?\",\"answer\":\"It measures knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to TMD using a questionnaire, alongside mental health indicators assessed with PHQ-9 and GAD-7.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main findings about KAP scores and mental health?\",\"answer\":\"Participants show mean KAP scores of knowledge 8.59±5.77, attitude 38.46±12.28, and practice 40.37±7.85. Depression is absent in 47.2% and anxiety is absent or mild in 87.8%.\"},{\"question\":\"How are knowledge, attitude, and practice related according to the results?\",\"answer\":\"Knowledge is positively correlated with attitude and practice, and attitude is positively correlated with practice. Structural equation modeling further shows significant direct effects of both knowledge and attitude on practice.\"}]","Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding temporomandibular joint disorder among patients | PDF",1790747947,28]