Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
An
outbreak
of
monkeypox
(Mpox)
appeared
suddenly
and
rapidly
spread
worldwide
during
2022.
Men
who
have
sex
with
men
(MSM)
are
at
a
high
risk
contracting
Mpox
compared
to
other
cohorts.
The
present
study
examined
the
psychometric
properties
newly
developed
scale
among
MSM:
Motors
Vaccination
Acceptance
Scale
(MoMVA)
assessing
cognitive
components
motivation
receive
an
vaccination.
In
total,
389
MSM
participated
in
online
survey
study.
factor
structures
MoMVA
were
first
using
exploratory
analysis.
After
determining
structures,
was
further
for:
(i)
internal
consistency
Cronbach's
α;
(ii)
concurrent
validity
correlations
perception
intention
vaccination;
(iii)
known-group
by
comparing
scores
between
vaccinated
those
did
not.
results
indicated
that
had
two-factor
structure
(positive
negative
motors).
acceptable
(α
=
0.793
0.914),
(associated
vaccination),
(participants
higher
than
not).
good
they
can
be
used
for
vaccination
MSM.
The Journal of Infectious Diseases,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
229(Supplement_2), P. S188 - S196
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
Abstract
Background
Exposures
associated
with
mpox
infection
remain
imperfectly
understood.
Methods
We
conducted
a
case-control
study
enrolling
participants
who
received
molecular
tests
for
mpox/orthopoxvirus
in
California
from
November
2022
through
June
2023.
collected
data
on
behaviors
during
21-day
risk
period
before
symptom
onset
or
testing
among
case
patients
and
test-negative
controls.
Results
Thirteen
of
54
(24.1%)
5
117
controls
(4.3%)
reported
sexual
exposure
to
individuals
they
identified
as
potential
(“index
contacts”;
odds
ratio
[OR],
7.7
[95%
confidence
interval
(CI),
2.5–19.3]
relative
did
not
report
patients).
Among
these
participants,
10
13
(76.9%)
2
(40.0%)
that
their
index
contacts
were
experiencing
symptoms
visible
sex
(OR,
14.9
CI,
3.6–101.8]).
Only
3
(5.6%)
symptomatic
contacts.
Case
more
anal/vaginal
partners
than
(adjusted
OR,
2.2
1.0–4.8]
2–3
3.8
[1.7–8.8]
≥4
partners).
Male
penile
lesions
commonly
insertive
those
without
9.3
1.6–54.8]).
anorectal
receptive
anal
14.4
1.0–207.3]).
Conclusions
Sexual
known
suspected
have
experienced
was
increased
infection,
often
when
lacked
apparent
symptoms.
Exposure
partners,
including
whom
identify
contacts,
site-specific
manner.
While
participants’
assessment
may
be
imperfect,
findings
suggest
visibly
prominent
transmit
infection.
Open Forum Infectious Diseases,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(Supplement_2), P. S137 - S145
Published: July 17, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
2022
monkeypox
(mpox)
outbreak
in
Los
Angeles
County
(LAC)
emphasized
the
need
to
prepare
for
emergent
infectious
disease
outbreaks.
Vaccination
and
promotion
of
sexual
risk
reduction
practices
appeared
successful
LAC,
as
mpox
cases
declined
starting
August.
Nonetheless,
questions
persisted
regarding
effectiveness
targeting
vaccinations
role
reducing
cases.
Methods
We
collaborated
with
LAC
Department
Public
Health
develop
a
microsimulation
men
who
have
sex
(MSM).
This
model
tracked
dynamics
by
age,
race/ethnicity,
HIV
status
was
calibrated
validated
against
surveillance
data.
simulated
counterfactual
scenarios
understand
effects
variation
vaccination
rates,
timing
rollout,
vaccine
allocation,
contact
rates.
Results
In
simulation,
doubling
rate
reduced
cumulative
over
40-week
time
horizon
13%
but
would
necessitate
88
995
additional
doses.
Initiating
2
weeks
earlier
decreased
11%,
while
an
8-week
delay
yielded
20%
increase
A
3-week
decrease
rates
60%,
resulted
95%
increase.
Prioritizing
people
(PWH)
cases,
allocating
vaccines
single
racial/ethnic
group
not
effective.
Conclusions
Our
study
highlights
significance
policies
support
timely
partnership
address
outbreaks
among
MSM.
These
findings
also
underscore
target
vulnerable
groups,
such
PWH.
Health Communication,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 11
Published: Sept. 12, 2024
Media
literacy
plays
an
increasingly
important
role
in
health
communication
during
public
emergencies.
The
present
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
level
of
media
and
its
association
with
disease
perceptions
behavioral
intentions
receiving
vaccination
services
among
young
men
who
have
sex
(YMSM)
China
2022
multi-country
mpox
outbreak.
data
were
from
a
large-scale
cross-sectional
survey
conducted
2,493
YMSM
aged
18-29
years
six
provincial
regions
September
2022.
A
total
2,079
had
obtained
information
social
platforms
included
this
study.
Correlation
analysis
path
conducted.
mean
age
sample
was
24.7.
After
controlling
for
background
variables,
significant
positive
correlations
found
several
pairs
between
literacy,
mpox-related
(including
perceived
susceptibility
mpox,
severity
benefits
vaccination,
self-efficacy
vaccination),
intention
vaccination.
played
mediation
(indirect
effect
=
0.165,
BACKGROUND
Self-efficacy
in
mpox
prevention
plays
a
pivotal
role
promoting
preventive
behaviors
by
fostering
sense
of
control
and
motivation,
especially
among
men
who
have
sex
with
(MSM),
the
population
most
affected
many
countries.
OBJECTIVE
This
study
aims
to
assess
self-efficacy
MSM
China
identify
factors
influencing
it,
using
validated
Mpox
Prevention
Self-Efficacy
Scale.
METHODS
From
November
2023
March
2024,
nationwide
cross-sectional
was
conducted
across
six
geographic
regions
snowball
sampling
method.
The
Scale
assessed
for
reliability
validity.
Univariate
multivariate
logistic
regression
were
employed
examine
associated
MSM.
RESULTS
Among
2,403
participants,
median
score
23.00
(IQR
=
5.00).
demonstrated
good
internal
consistency
(α
>
0.80)
strong
model
fit
(χ²
(N
1,225;
DF
5)
32.080,
P
<
0.0001;
CFI
0.992;
RMSEA
0.067;
SRMR
0.02).
Logistic
analysis
indicated
that
significantly
mpox-related
knowledge
(OR
1.107,
95%
CI
1.070–1.146),
perceived
risk
awareness
1.338,
1.132–1.583),
perception
1.154,
1.066–1.250).
Individuals
over
25
years
old
exhibited
lower
(25–34
years:
OR
0.789,
0.642–0.970;
35–44
0.572,
0.444–0.736;
45
older:
0.569,
0.394–0.823).
CONCLUSIONS
These
findings
underscore
importance
targeted
interventions
aimed
at
enhancing
bolstering
knowledge,
awareness,
perception.
Such
initiatives
are
particularly
crucial
middle-aged
older
individuals
counteract
age-related
decline
self-efficacy.
Strengthening
through
these
efforts
is
essential
sustained
mental
well-being.
Ultimately,
can
contribute
meaningfully
reducing
transmission
improving
overall
health
community.
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
An
outbreak
of
monkeypox
(Mpox)
appeared
suddenly
and
rapidly
spread
worldwide
during
2022.
Men
who
have
sex
with
men
(MSM)
are
at
a
high
risk
contracting
Mpox
compared
to
other
cohorts.
The
present
study
examined
the
psychometric
properties
newly
developed
scale
among
MSM:
Motors
Vaccination
Acceptance
Scale
(MoMVA)
assessing
cognitive
components
motivation
receive
an
vaccination.
In
total,
389
MSM
participated
in
online
survey
study.
factor
structures
MoMVA
were
first
using
exploratory
analysis.
After
determining
structures,
was
further
for:
(i)
internal
consistency
Cronbach's
α;
(ii)
concurrent
validity
correlations
perception
intention
vaccination;
(iii)
known-group
by
comparing
scores
between
vaccinated
those
did
not.
results
indicated
that
had
two-factor
structure
(positive
negative
motors).
acceptable
(α
=
0.793
0.914),
(associated
vaccination),
(participants
higher
than
not).
good
they
can
be
used
for
vaccination
MSM.
