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January 13, 2026Journal of General Internal MedicineOpen Access

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Survey on Hypertensive Nephropathy Among Hypertensive Patients in Xinjiang, China: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Key result

Limited knowledge of hypertensive nephropathy is linked to suboptimal practices among patients despite positive attitudes.

  • n=687

Why the study?

This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to hypertensive nephropathy among patients diagnosed with hypertension in Xinjiang, China.

Population

687 hypertensive patients in Xinjiang, China

Design

Cross-sectional survey

Authors

WJWen JiangXZXiaojuan ZhangMWM. Wang

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Overview

May guide targeted education in Xinjiang; leaves open causal effects on nephropathy outcomes.

Study Design

Type

Cross-Sectional (n=687)

Multicenter

No

Structured PICO

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Population
687 adults (aged ≥18 years) with a confirmed diagnosis of hypertension in Xinjiang, China. Mean age 51.44 years, 58% male. Key inclusion: clinical diagnosis of hypertensive nephropathy or receipt of standardized antihypertensive therapy during hospitalization.
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Outcome
Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) scores regarding hypertensive nephropathypatient reported

Hypertensive patients in Xinjiang exhibit limited knowledge and suboptimal health practices regarding hypertensive nephropathy, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions to improve self-care behaviors.

Limitations

  • Cross-sectional design limits the ability to infer causal relationships.
  • Use of self-reported questionnaires may introduce response bias.
  • Single region and limited to patients attending healthcare facilities limits generalizability.

Cite This Study

Jiang et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension and Hypertensive Nephropathy (n=687). Hypertensive patients in Xinjiang exhibited limited knowledge, positive attitudes, and suboptimal practices regarding hypertensive nephropathy, with knowledge directly affecting practice (β = 2.87).

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