A Practical Guide for Designing and Conducting Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Studies Focusing on Audio-Speech Field

Seyede Zohre  Mousavi; Farnaz  Fathollahzadeh; Behrooz  Mahmoodi-Bakhtiari; Ahmadreza  Nazari; Saeid  Mahmoudian; Ali  Asgari; Noureddin Nakhostin  Ansari; Azadeh  Borna

doi:10.18502/jimc.v9i1.20500

Seyede Zohre Mousavi Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Farnaz Fathollahzadeh Student Research Committee, Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Behrooz Mahmoodi-Bakhtiari Department of Performing Arts, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Ahmadreza Nazari Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Saeid Mahmoudian ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, the Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Ali Asgari Psychometric Research Center of Hooshbahr, Tehran, Iran
Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Azadeh Borna Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jimc.v9i1.20500

Keywords: Attitudes, Health knowledge, Humans, Practice, Research design, Sample size, Speech, Surveys and questionnaires, Therapy

Abstract

The Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) model help understand behavioral trends by analyzing the intersection of knowledge acquisition, attitudinal shifts, and behavioral implementation in a target population. This study explores the significance of KAP studies, particularly in the context of audio-speech fields, offering a practical guide for health professionals. This study outlines critical components of KAP questionnaire design and emphasizes its role in effectively gauging and impacting behaviors and beliefs concerning audio-speech practices. The current study also provides a practical guide for designing, administering, and validating KAP studies to improve its validity and comparability. Through illustrative examples, the study advocates for the careful formulation of questions to ensure clarity and relevancy tailored to the specifics of the target population. Moreover, it underscores the importance of preliminary literature reviews, expert panel consultations, and pilot testing to refine the questionnaire and enhance its effectiveness. Practical steps for conducting a KAP study, such as sample size determination, data collection procedures, and ethical consideration, are detailed to ensure rigorous research methodology. This approach helps collect baseline data, allocate resources effectively, and evaluate interventions. Ultimately, by following this structured guide, researchers can conduct more informative KAP studies, contributing valuable insights into the field of audio-speech sciences.