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Differences across groups were analyzed using either Wilcoxon-Mann\u2013Whitney tests or Kruskal-Wallis analysis of variance. Spearman\u2019s correlation analysis was utilized to evaluate the relationships between KAP scores. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify factors that influence KAP scores.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Encompassing 241 individuals (46.6%) aged between 30 and 34\u2009years, with 349 participants (67.5%) being nulliparous. The median scores for knowledge (possible range: 0\u201326), attitude (possible range: 7\u201335), and practice (possible range: 14\u201370) were 22 (18, 24), 26 (23, 29), and 51 (46, 56), respectively. Multivariate analysis indicated that being a medical professional (OR\u2009=\u20092.222, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.043) and receiving education on constipation during pregnancy (OR\u2009=\u20090.432, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001) were significantly associated with higher knowledge scores. Factors significantly associated with practice included being aged 30\u201334\u2009years (OR\u2009=\u20092.745, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001), aged 35\u2009years and above (OR\u2009=\u20092.514, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001), working in education (OR\u2009=\u20092.310, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.012), and not experiencing constipation before pregnancy (OR\u2009=\u20091.894, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.001).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Pregnant women demonstrated satisfactory knowledge, positive attitudes, and proactive practices concerning constipation during pregnancy. 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