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This cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2023 and February 2025 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China and included patients diagnosed with hemorrhoids. Data were collected through a self-designed structured questionnaire, which included sections on sociodemographic characteristics and evaluated participants\u2019 KAP related to surgical treatment. A total of 431 patients diagnosed with hemorrhoids participated in the study. The mean knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 8.01\u2009\u00b1\u20093.07 (possible range: 0\u201318), 30.61\u2009\u00b1\u20092.16 (possible range: 7\u201335), and 34.68\u2009\u00b1\u20094.73 (possible range: 8\u201340), respectively. The results of the SEM analysis shown that attitude had a direct effect on practice (\u03b2\u2009=\u20090.378,\n                    <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009&lt;\u20090.001). 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