From Knowledge to Behavior: The KAB Pathway in Chinese College Health Education

Background This study was conducted to survey the health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of 4,508 college students in Jiangsu Province. The purpose was to reveal the relationships between these factors and to provide strategies for improving students' physical fitness. Methods The study utilized a survey method to collect data from 4,508 college students in Jiangsu Province. The KAB model was employed to analyze the data and understand the interrelationships between health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. However, the specific statistical tests used in this study are not mentioned in the provided abstract. Results The survey found that most students performed well in terms of health knowledge, especially in the area of sexual and reproductive health, with a high rate of knowledge awareness. Students had positive emotions and willingness towards learning health knowledge and recognized the importance of health. Despite this, the formation rate of some healthy behaviors still needs improvement. Conclusions The KAB model indicates that the formation of healthy behaviors is positively influenced by health knowledge and attitudes. Therefore, popularizing health education in colleges and universities, helping students acquire more health knowledge and cultivate positive attitudes, is key to promoting good health behaviors.