Risk factors associated with human Mpox infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BMJ Global Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. e016937 - e016937
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Background
Mpox
emerged
as
a
significant
global
public
health
concern
during
the
2022–2023
outbreak,
impacting
populations
in
both
endemic
and
non-endemic
countries.
This
study
reviews
synthesises
evidence
on
risk
factors
associated
with
human
transmission
across
these
regions.
Methods
A
systematic
search
of
peer-reviewed
original
studies
was
conducted
Scopus,
Embase,
Web
Science
PubMed
databases,
covering
publications
up
to
31
March
2024.
The
review
followed
Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses.
Two
authors
independently
screened
articles
by
title,
abstract
full
text.
Newcastle–Ottawa
Scale
used
assess
bias
included
articles.
Fixed-
or
random-effects
meta-analysis
when
at
least
two
reported
ORs
relative
risks,
95%
CIs.
Heterogeneity
assessed
using
I2
statistic.
registered
PROSPERO
(ID:
CRD42023459895
).
Results
identified
947
through
database
searches,
which
met
our
inclusion
criteria.
revealed
infection.
Interaction
infected
animals
(OR=5.61,
CI
2.83,
11.13),
HIV
infection
(OR=4.46,
3.27,
6.08),
other
sexually
transmitted
infections
(OR=1.76,
1.42,
2.19),
unprotected
sexual
activities
(OR=1.53,
1.13,
2.07),
contact
an
person
(OR=2.39,
1.87,
3.05),
identification
men
who
have
sex
(OR=2.18,
1.88,
2.51)
having
multiple
partners
(OR=1.61,
1.24,
2.09)
were
increased
risk.
Conversely,
smallpox
vaccination
significantly
reduced
(OR=0.24,
0.11,
0.55).
Conclusion
Identification
provides
insights
strategic
planning,
enabling
targeted
interventions
high-risk
groups
optimising
resource
allocation
strengthen
control
efforts.
Language: Английский
Chemsex among men who have sex with men during the Mpox health crisis in Brazil: A nationwide web survey
Public Health Nursing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
41(3), P. 589 - 601
Published: March 25, 2024
Abstract
Objective
To
understand
the
factors
associated
with
practice
of
chemsex
among
MSM
in
Brazil,
especially
during
Mpox
health
crisis,
and
to
design
effective
prevention
intervention
strategies
specifically
for
this
population.
Design
A
cross‐sectional
analytical
study
using
an
electronic
survey,
conducted
from
September
December
2022,
peak
outbreak
Brazil.
Sample
total
1452
aged
18
older.
Measurements
Data
were
collected
via
REDCap
platform
through
a
survey
46
questions.
These
addressed
demographic
data,
sexual
affiliations,
practices,
experiences
Mpox,
healthcare
service
usage,
stigma
or
fear
related
Mpox.
Results
The
prevalence
was
19.42%
(
n
=
282).
Multivariate
Poisson
modeling
indicated
high
incidence
those
diagnosed
involved
high‐risk
behaviors.
six
times
higher
(95%
CI:
4.73–9.10).
who
engage
bugchasing
had
twice
that
main
outcome
1.31–3.16).
Conclusion
There
is
significant
need
targeted
interventions
given
outbreak.
This
highlights
strong
relationships
between
chemsex,
various
behaviors,
underscoring
importance
public
initiatives.
Language: Английский
Risk Factors of Human Mpox (Monkeypox) Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Abstract
Background
Mpox
(formerly
Monkeypox)
virus
has
affected
the
lives
of
thousands
individuals
both
in
endemic
and
non-endemic
countries.
Before
May
2022
outbreak,
infections
were
sporadically
Central
Western
Africa,
still
research
into
been
limited
lacking
epidemiological
data.
Thus,
identification
potential
risk
factors
to
better
understand
who
is
at
being
infected
critical
for
future
prevention
control.
Objective
To
synthesize
comprehensive
evidence
on
associated
with
human
transmission
countries
from
inception
March
31,
2024.
Methods
The
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
guidelines
followed
conducting
systematic
review.
Electronic
databases
searched.
Two
reviewers
sifted
articles
that
included
review:
firstly,
by
title
abstract,
secondly,
full
text.
We
used
Newcastle-Ottawa
Scale
(NOS)
assess
bias
articles.
Fixed
or
random
effects
meta-analysis
conducted
when
least
two
studies
reported
odds
ratios
(OR),
relative
risks
(RR),
95%
confidence
intervals
(CI).
Heterogeneity
was
assessed
using
I
2
statistic
sensitivity
analysis
also
done.
study
protocol
registered
under
PROSPERO
ID:
CRD42023459895
.
Results
947
identified
database
search
31
eligible
be
findings
showed
interaction
animals
(
OR
=
5.61,
CI
2.83,
11.13),
HIV
4.46,
3.27,
6.08),
other
STIs
1.76,
1.42,
2.91),
sexual
contact/activities
(OR
1.53,
1.13,
4.82),
contact
an
person
2.39,
95%CI
1.87,
3.05),
as
men
have
sex
(MSM)
2.18,
1.88,
2.51),
having
multiple
partners
1.61,
1.24,
2.09),
increased
contracting
Mpox.
However,
patients
vaccinated
against
smallpox
had
a
lower
infection
0.24,
0.11,
0.55).
Conclusion
This
first
Our
demonstrated
certain
Mpox,
whereas
vaccination
protective
role
could
facilitate
strategic
public
health
planning
targeted
intervention.
Key
messages
this
article
What
already
known
topic
(monkeypox)
zoonotic
infectious
disease
notable
global
importance
due
recent
outbreaks
Prior
travel
areas
animals,
close
lesions,
particularly
among
household
members.
adds
add
body
efforts
assist
intervention
revealed
strong
correlation
between
infection,
HVI,
STIs,
physical
contacts,
MSM.
While
may
factor
lesions
STIs.
How
might
affect
research,
practice
policy
results
review
provide
support
policymakers
based
factors.
Language: Английский