Maternal knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards fetal size assessment by ultrasound screening: A cross-sectional study

This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of Chinese pregnant women regarding fetal size assessment through ultrasound screening. The study was conducted at Dalian Women and Children's Medical Center Group from March 2022 to September 2022. Pregnant women were enrolled, and their KAP scores were evaluated using a questionnaire. The study analyzed the differences in KAP scores based on demographic/clinical characteristics, explored the correlation among KAP using statistical analysis, and examined the association between KAP and demographic/clinical characteristics using logistic regression. The results showed that the mean scores for knowledge, attitude, and practice were moderate. Positive correlations were found among knowledge, attitude, and practice scores. Logistic regression revealed associations between knowledge and attitude scores, educational levels, and proactive practices. These findings highlight the importance of healthcare interventions and educational initiatives to improve fetal size screening-related KAP among pregnant women in China.