Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Associated Factors of Mpox Among Healthcare Professionals at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2024: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 8(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Background Mpox is a zoonotic disease that has become significant public health concern, especially in regions beyond its usual endemic areas Africa. The rising global incidence and classification as Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Organization highlight importance healthcare professionals (HCPs) being knowledgeable well‐prepared to effectively manage virus. This study aims assess knowledge, attitudes, factors associated with HCPs regarding infections at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Northwest Ethiopia. Methods Between June 13th September 3rd, 2024, cross‐sectional was conducted, among 384 selected through convenience sampling. A pretested, well‐structured, questionnaire used sociodemographic characteristics, attitudes HCPs. collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics logistic regression. p ‐value ≤ 0.05 considered statistically association. Results Out participants, majority male (55.47%) aged 31–39 years (33.85%). Nurses made up largest professional group 31.25%. Only 28.13% 37.76% demonstrated good knowledge favorable toward Mpox, respectively. Interestingly, prior information sources about likely possess (AOR = 1.45, 0.002). Conclusions findings emphasize important gaps attitude It imperative implement targeted educational initiatives such dissemination, training, continuous development improve capacity respond other emerging infectious diseases.

Language: Английский

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Willingness to take Mpox vaccine and associated factors among health professionals in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 49, P. 126822 - 126822

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

Language: Английский

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Assessment of healthcare workers knowledge and attitudes towards Mpox infection at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Ethiopia

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: March 3, 2025

Background Healthcare workers are on the frontlines of fighting health risks, especially during epidemics. Despite their critical role, knowledge and attitudes toward Mpox have not been previously evaluated at University Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess healthcare regarding this hospital. Method cross-sectional assessing 382 HCWs. It was conducted August 1–30, 2024. Data collected using a self-administered questionnaire. A simple random sampling technique used. Bivariate multivariate binary logistic regression analysis p < 0.05 considered as Significant. Result Almost half participants (48.40%) showed good knowledge, 49.20% displayed positive attitude Mpox. Age ≥ 50 Years old (AOR = 4.1, 95% CI 1.33–12.07), Physicians 3.2, 1.57–6.50), pharmacists 3.5, 1.55–8.06), having B.Sc. Degree 1.58–6.84), M.Sc. 3.3, 1.60–6.84), work experience 5–10 years 1.78–5.95), HCWs who get information primarily from training 2.7, 1.08–6.70), attending including 1.9, 1.16–3.19) were more likely than counter. those degree 2.1, 1.11–4.20), physician 1.10–4.16), pharmacist 2.6, 1.21–5.76), 2.5, 1.44–4.38), 1.18–3.07) Conclusion revealed nearly had limited negative attitudes. To addressing gap it is essential support training, integrate education, improve resource accessibility.

Language: Английский

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Will mpox disease caused by the human Mpox virus (MPXV) result in a pandemic-like situation similar to the COVID-19 pandemic

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Oct. 15, 2024

Abstract The threat of the emergence potential pandemics in future has been looming ever since world witnessed worst-ever public health catastrophe following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). COVID-19 affected billions people killing millions throughout world. Now, we have noticing an alarming rise cases mpox Mpox virus (MPXV). Although discovered 1958, was largely confined to monkeys before causing first human infection 1970. MPXV is demonstrating a complex transmission behavior as noted its discovery Denmark imported from Singapore (Asia) and later spreading humans repeated re-emergence. African nations including Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) reemerging United States America 2003 affecting several who had history contact with animals. Following scattered reports endemic regions, appears remerged after approximately two decades 2022 involving (USA) European countries. across globe evidenced 60 countries more than 120 current year. It therefore essential improve understanding MPXV, epidemiology, pathogenicity virulence, clinical features, control preventive measures increase preparedness efficiently tackle any emergency.

Language: Английский

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