Knowledge, Perceptions, and Attitudes of Israeli Healthcare Professionals Toward Mpox: A Survey-Based, Cross-Sectional Study DOI Open Access
Rola Khamisy‐Farah, Raymond Farah,

Hisham Atwan

et al.

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(7), P. 790 - 790

Published: April 1, 2025

Background: Mpox, a zoonotic viral disease, has recently emerged as significant global public health challenge. Historically confined to endemic regions in West and Central Africa, recent outbreaks non-endemic areas have highlighted the critical role of healthcare professionals (HCPs) disease management prevention. Methods: This cross-sectional study surveyed 709 Israeli HCPs, with mean age 40.6 ± 9.4 years, evaluate their knowledge, perceptions, attitudes toward mpox identify gaps inform educational strategies. Results: Findings revealed that only 38.9% respondents demonstrated good knowledge about mpox, while 61.1% exhibited poor knowledge. Misconceptions were prevalent: 37.9% identified paracetamol option, 31.0% recognizing need for antivirals. Notably, 67.1% correctly yet 47.2% aware lymphadenopathy is distinguishing symptom. Multivariable analysis several predictors including marital status, being medical doctor (versus an allied professional), work seniority, previous exposure mpox-related information. Attitudes varied, 57.7% expressing confidence ability authorities control 59.0% Ministry Health. Interest learning more related topics was high, 67.4% showing interest epidemiology emerging diseases. Respondents consistently positive managing challenges. Conclusions: These findings underscore urgent targeted interventions enhance HCPs' readiness response capabilities. Strengthening professional training, incorporating infectious diseases into curricula, leveraging accurate media communication are steps improving preparedness future outbreaks.

Language: Английский

Knowledge, Perceptions, and Attitudes of Israeli Healthcare Professionals Toward Mpox: A Survey-Based, Cross-Sectional Study DOI Open Access
Rola Khamisy‐Farah, Raymond Farah,

Hisham Atwan

et al.

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(7), P. 790 - 790

Published: April 1, 2025

Background: Mpox, a zoonotic viral disease, has recently emerged as significant global public health challenge. Historically confined to endemic regions in West and Central Africa, recent outbreaks non-endemic areas have highlighted the critical role of healthcare professionals (HCPs) disease management prevention. Methods: This cross-sectional study surveyed 709 Israeli HCPs, with mean age 40.6 ± 9.4 years, evaluate their knowledge, perceptions, attitudes toward mpox identify gaps inform educational strategies. Results: Findings revealed that only 38.9% respondents demonstrated good knowledge about mpox, while 61.1% exhibited poor knowledge. Misconceptions were prevalent: 37.9% identified paracetamol option, 31.0% recognizing need for antivirals. Notably, 67.1% correctly yet 47.2% aware lymphadenopathy is distinguishing symptom. Multivariable analysis several predictors including marital status, being medical doctor (versus an allied professional), work seniority, previous exposure mpox-related information. Attitudes varied, 57.7% expressing confidence ability authorities control 59.0% Ministry Health. Interest learning more related topics was high, 67.4% showing interest epidemiology emerging diseases. Respondents consistently positive managing challenges. Conclusions: These findings underscore urgent targeted interventions enhance HCPs' readiness response capabilities. Strengthening professional training, incorporating infectious diseases into curricula, leveraging accurate media communication are steps improving preparedness future outbreaks.

Language: Английский

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