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- Volume 1, Issue 1 2026
By Syed Muhammad Alyan Rashid, Ifra Zahid
Keywords: Chronic pain, Pain management, Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP), Analgesic use
Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for 3months or longer, often continuing beyond the expected time of healing, for the management of chronic pain people usually choose different methods such as pharmacological and non- pharmacological treatments. This study aimed to analyze the knowledge attitude and practices of general population regarding management of chronic pain. This study used a quantitative research design to evaluate the knowledge of general population regarding management of chronic pain. An Online survey-based approach was employed to gather data on affects and management of chronic pain. A total sample size of 73 participants, including medical and non-medical population was selected using random sampling. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 20 to examine the data the result shows that many more than 50% of population has knowledge about chronic pain and they choose medication as a method for managing the chronic pain, it shows that respondents with lower monthly incomes (less than 50,000) are less likely to visit doctors for pain management, with the majority reporting "never" or "rarely. The study mostly involves younger individuals, particularly females aged 18-25, with many being students and from lower-income backgrounds. Pain management is predominantly through medications like Panadol, with NSAIDs as a secondary option. Many participants neglect diagnostic tests, due to financial constraints and lack of access to effective treatments are major challenges in managing chronic pain.
Submission Date: 28 Jun, 2025 Reviews Completed: 15 Jul, 2025Acceptance Date: 6 Oct, 2025 Publication Date: 1 Jan, 2026