Global prevalence and correlates of mpox vaccine acceptance and uptake: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Communications Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(1)

Published: July 8, 2024

Vaccination has been recommended as one of the most potent ways controlling mpox (formerly, monkeypox) outbreak, particularly among high-risk groups. Here, we evaluated prevalence vaccine acceptance and uptake globally.

Language: Английский

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Previous Vaccination History and Psychological Factors as Significant Predictors of Willingness to Receive Mpox Vaccination and a Favorable Attitude towards Compulsory Vaccination

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(5), P. 897 - 897

Published: April 25, 2023

During the ongoing multi-country monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak, healthcare workers (HCWs) have represented a key group in mitigating disease spread. The current study aimed to evaluate attitude of nurses and physicians Jordan towards Mpox vaccination, as well their compulsory vaccination against coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), influenza, Mpox. An online survey was distributed January 2023 based on previously validated 5C scale for psychological determinants vaccination. Previous behavior assessed by inquiring about history getting primary booster COVID-19 influenza vaccine uptake during COVID-19, any uptake. sample consisted 495 respondents: (

Language: Английский

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Willingness to accept monkeypox vaccine and its correlates among men who have sex with men in Southern China: a web-based online cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Feb. 7, 2024

Background The May 2022 global outbreak of monkeypox (MPX) poses a threat to the health men who have sex with men. However, there is limited data on willingness MSM receive vaccination in Southern China. This study aimed assess knowledge MPX, concerns regarding and vaccination, as well their correlates, among Methods We conducted Web-based online survey China from August September 2022. Data were collected socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, worries, MPX vaccination. Multivariate logistic regression was employed explore factors associated Results A total 1903 participants completed survey. Among them, approximately 69.9% reported being aware awareness, 94.1% supported promotion majority (91.4%) expressed Participants considered safe [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 4.82, 95% CI: 1.35–17.18], agreed necessity government (aOR 6.03, 1.07–33.93), believed prioritizing for 5.01, 1.10–22.71), had friends or sexual partners already received smallpox 10.37, 2.11–50.99) are more likely be vaccinated. Conversely, married individuals 0.13, 0.03–0.47), those engaging anal 4–6 times per week past 3 months 0.26, 0.09–0.77) hesitancy toward Conclusion There high vaccine can effectively mitigated by addressing about its safety potential adverse reactions. Moreover, increasing acceptance peers crucial, social influence significantly impacts attitudes behaviors.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge and attitude towards mpox: Systematic review and meta-analysis

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(8), P. e0308478 - e0308478

Published: Aug. 9, 2024

The increase in mpox incidence underscores the crucial need to understand and effectively address prevention, early detection, agile response this disease. Therefore, present study aims determine knowledge attitude towards mpox.

Language: Английский

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Mpox Vaccination Hesitancy and Its Associated Factors among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China: A National Observational Study

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(9), P. 1432 - 1432

Published: Aug. 30, 2023

More than 400 confirmed mpox cases have been reported in China. The vaccination is crucial to mitigate transmission, especially for at-risk populations. This study aimed determine hesitancy and its associated factors Chinese men who sex with (MSM). nationwide cross-sectional was conducted among 7538 MSM 27 social organizations from 21 provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions of China 31 July 4 August 2023. Of them, the rate 5.59% (421/7538). most common reason hesitation concerns safety side effects (62.71%, 264/421), followed by privacy (38.24%, 161/421), thoughts impossible infection (37.53%, 158/421), no effectiveness preventing reinfection (30.88%, 130/421), worry about (12.35%, 52/421). Regarding concerning characteristics vaccines, vaccine ranked first (71.74%, 5408/7538), (14.05%, 1059/7538), costs (7.35%, 554/7538), continuity (3.91%, 295/7538). highest odds ratio seen were infected virus (aOR = 2.38; 95%CI 1.08, 5.23), those aged ≥60 years 2.25; 1.31, 3.88), unemployed 1.66; 1.25, 2.19), had an education level postgraduate above 1.55; 1.01, 2.37). However, a higher mpox-related knowledge (moderate: aOR 0.53; 0.36, 0.77; high: 0.30; 0.23, 0.40) lower hesitation. low toward vaccination. important aspects hesitancy. Health on should be encouraged promote future plans.

Language: Английский

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Global knowledge and attitudes towards mpox (monkeypox) among healthcare workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

International Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16(5), P. 487 - 498

Published: Oct. 20, 2023

Abstract Background The recent increase in human mpox (monkeypox) cases emphasizes the importance of early detection, prompt response and preventive management to control spread disease. Healthcare workers (HCWs) play a crucial role this process. This study aimed determine global knowledge attitudes towards among HCWs. Methods searched multiple databases, including Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed/MEDLINE, Science Direct, Web Science, Embase, Springer ProQuest, locate various publications. search was limited English-language articles published between May 2022 (when incidence reported) August 2023. Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) quality checklist utilized evaluate included studies. Data were obtained using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet subsequently scrutinized through STATA software, version 14. heterogeneity studies assessed inverse variance Cochran Q statistics based on I2 test statistics. Dersimonian Liard random effects models used where existed. Subgroup analysis univariate multivariable metaregression techniques examine causes heterogeneity. Results A total 22 studies, for (27 731 HCWs) 6 (14 388 HCWs), meta-analysis. pooled estimates good positive HCWs 26.0% (95% confidence interval [CI] 17.8 34.2) 34.6% CI 19.0 50.2), respectively. Moreover, 34.8% 24.1 45.6) with <5 y work experience 41.6% 33.1 50) individuals possessing >5 professional background. Conclusions Good is at low level. It suggested that training sessions should be tailored younger less healthcare experience. Additionally, it essential identify strategies how improve better practice about disease worldwide.

Language: Английский

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Mpox patients' experience from infection to treatment and implications for prevention and control: A multicenter qualitative study in China

Journal of Medical Virology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 96(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract Monkeypox (mpox), a viral zoonotic disease, is spreading worldwide. However, evidence that informs prevention and control strategies in the Asia Pacific Region very limited. Our study aims to investigate experiences of mpox patients from infection treatment provide scientific basis for control. A multicenter qualitative design was used. total 15 were recruited between July 6 25, 2023, six cities China. Semistructured interviews conducted by telephone analyzed using thematic analysis. The interview divided into two sections: patients' (prediagnosis experience, treatment‐seeking quarantine experience) advice. Prediagnosis experience summarized three themes: symptoms, possible routes infection, knowledge mpox. Treatment‐seeking time visit hospital, diagnostic difficulties, attitude toward diagnosis. Quarantine body mind reactions, reluctance self‐disclose status, factors facilitating recovery. Themes identified advice as follows: (1) Increase testing channels methods, (2) Development introduction vaccines, (3) Adjustment program, (4) Improvement measures, (5) publicity education. To effectively curb epidemic, structured measures are urgently needed address mpox‐related stigma discrimination. Targeted health education should be provided MSM, focusing on prevention, detection, services. Hospitals enhance training clinicians key departments including infectious disease dermatology, improve capability sensitivity. Furthermore, given absence specific antiviral medications, supervised home may good option.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, concerns, and vaccine acceptance related to Mpox (Monkeypox) among university students in North and Northeast China: An online cross-sectional study

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: April 19, 2024

The growing number of Mpox cases in China has posed a challenge to public health. prevalence men who have sex with behaviors among students been consistently increasing each year China, accompanied by high frequency unprotected anal sex. As crowded places, schools are highly likely cause an outbreak through long-term close contact. Understanding university students' perceptions about and willingness vaccinate play vital role implementing preventive measures schools. This study aimed assess knowledge, concerns, vaccine acceptance toward North Northeast China. A cross-sectional was conducted 3831 from seven universities between September 10 25, 2023. found relative insufficiency knowledge (71.60%), less than half expressing concern the (39.57%), majority exhibiting positive attitude vaccination (76.30%). Multivariate regression analysis revealed that good level associated age, discipline, education level, Mpox. Male, elderly, or educated participants had low Participants were more willingness. might help governments understand intentions, enabling them implement effective addressing issue inadequate understanding regarding students.

Language: Английский

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Assessment of the knowledge, attitude, and perception of the world's population towards monkeypox and its vaccines: A systematic review and descriptive analysis of cross-sectional studies

Vaccine X, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20, P. 100527 - 100527

Published: Aug. 3, 2024

Prevention and treatment of the monkeypox virus (Mpox) remain challenging in areas where it is endemic. This systematic review meta-analysis aimed to collect this information from various studies one study give a comprehensive view people's opinions, fears, behaviors about virus.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge and attitudes towards mpox and effect of intervention among College of Applied Medical Sciences students

Libyan Journal of Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(1)

Published: June 10, 2023

Objectives: This research aims to assess the base level of knowledge and attitude Applied Medical Sciences Students regarding mpox whether an educational intervention could improve their attitude. Methods: A quasi-experimental was used, involving 960 medical students from College at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, KSA. They were recruited beginning November 2022 till mid January 2023 based on non-randomized sampling method. standardized, anonymous, closed-ended questionnaire compromising three main sections: participants' demographics, knowledge, attitudes toward epidemic. Results: Total scores studied sample in pretest phase 45.43 ± 6.29 compared 65.03 2.93 post-test phase. Besides, total 48.62 4.78 before program implementation, while after conducting reached 70.65 5.13. There a notable improvement score implemented, particularly for neurological manifestations. Conclusion: After program's there obvious students' concerning It is necessary initiate well-organized training initiatives all other faculties, paramedics, applied health institutions Saudi Arabia.

Language: Английский

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