Labor analgesia: knowledge, attitudes, and practices among pregnant women and husbands in Wuhan: a cross-sectional study

BACKGROUND: Despite advancements in labor analgesia, its adoption in China remains suboptimal. This study evaluated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of pregnant women and their husbands in Wuhan regarding labor analgesia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire to collect demographic information and assess KAP. Correlation analysis, logistic regression, structural equation modeling (SEM), and mediation analyses were performed to evaluate associations and pathways. RESULTS: < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Pregnant women in Wuhan showed poor knowledge and practice but positive attitudes towards labor analgesia. Husbands had good knowledge/willingness/involvement. Enhanced education for both is essential to improve uptake.