Iran Medical Council Journal of Iranian Medical Council 2645-338X 9 1 2026 01 01 A Practical Guide for Designing and Conducting Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Studies Focusing on Audio-Speech Field 261 270 236732 10.18502/jimc.v9i1.20500 EN Seyede Zohre Mousavi Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Research & Education Network in Audiology & Speech Sciences (RENAS), Tehran, Iran 0000-0002-8836-2772 Farnaz Fathollahzadeh Student Research Committee, Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Research & Education Network in Audiology & Speech Sciences (RENAS), Tehran, Iran 0000-0002-0839-4732 Behrooz Mahmoodi-Bakhtiari Department of Performing Arts, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran Research & Education Network in Audiology & Speech Sciences (RENAS), Tehran, Iran 0000-0002-5671-4040 Ahmadreza Nazari Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Research & Education Network in Audiology & Speech Sciences (RENAS), 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 Research & Education Network in Audiology & Speech Sciences (RENAS), 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 Research Center for War-Affected People, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 0000-0003-2742-2273 Azadeh Borna Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Research & Education Network in Audiology & Speech Sciences (RENAS), Tehran, Iran 0000-0001-6832-9978 Journal Article 2025 02 18 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. https://www.jimc.ir/article_236732_df3c99108df730a5f85c17d8a8df5df8.pdf