Abstract: Objective To investigate the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of medical staff in preventing falls in Shijiazhuang, and analyze the influencing factors. Methods A total of 2 438 medical staff from 3 hospitals in Shijiazhuang during the period from June 2023 to August 2023 were included. Their general data were collected, and their KAP level regarding fall prevention was assessed by employing the questionnaire on the KAP level of fall prevention among medical staff. The KAP scores of medical staff with diverse characteristics were compared, and the factors influencing the scores were analyzed through the multiple linear regression model. Results The average score of knowledge, attitude, and practice for fall prevention among medical staff were (47.63±5.28), (31.54±3.62), and (33.40±4.29), respectively. The results of the multiple linear regression analysis indicated that several factors significantly influence the fall prevention knowledge score of medical staff (all P<0.05), including educational level (β′=0.617), receipt of fall prevention training (β′=0.505), patient history of falls (β′=0.389), and the inclusion of fall prevention in performance evaluations (β′=0.476). Additionally, the fall prevention attitude score of medical staff was significantly influenced by receipt of fall prevention training (β′=0.251), patient history of falls (β′=0.382), and the inclusion of fall prevention in performance evaluations (β′=0.842) (all P<0.05). The fall prevention practice score was significantly associated with working years (β′=0.276), receipt of fall prevention training (β′=0.360), patient history of falls (β′=0.189), and the inclusion of fall prevention in performance evaluations (β′=0.586) (all P<0.05). Conclusions The KAP level of fall prevention among medical staff in Shijiazhuang is at a medium level, which is influenced by many factors, such as working years and whether they have received relevant fall prevention training, etc. It is still necessary to pay attention to improving the KAP level of medical staff to prevent falls and reduce the occurrence of patients' fall at work.

Key words: Fall prevention, Knowledge, attitude, and practice, Medical staff