Perception and Awareness about Monkeypox and Vaccination Acceptance in an At-Risk Population in Brescia, Italy: An Investigative Survey

AIDS and Behavior, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 28(5), P. 1594 - 1600

Published: Jan. 19, 2024

Abstract Before 2022, monkeypox virus (Mpox) infection in humans was seldom reported outside Africa. During the May 2022 outbreak, most cases were detected among men who have sex with (MSM). Since Mpox is largely unknown to general population, through a self-completion questionnaire, we investigated behaviours and knowledge of our at-risk population belonging sexually transmitted (STI) outpatient clinic Infectious Diseases Unit ASST Spedali Civili Brescia, Italy, between August October 2022. Most patients that took part compilation are HIV positive MSM. The other participants HIV-seronegative STIs. Overall, 144 questionnaires compiled. Italians (130;90%) males (139;96.5%) 30 60 years (118;82%). Almost all (136;94%) having heard about more than half (80;56%) received information transmission. Twenty-four respondents (16%) from health professionals 14 (10%) believed complete. Although 41% thought they at risk getting 62% afraid get it, majority (56%) did not increase precautions taken. When asked if would accept vaccine prevent disease, third (32%) expressed hesitation or complete refusal be vaccinated. Based on results, what emerges there still lack awareness Mpox. To address this issue, targeted promotion education strategies provide necessary resources reduce enhance connections healthcare needed.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Human Monkeypox Virus Infection among Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study

SAGE Open Nursing, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Monkeypox (Mpox) is an infectious illness that can spread to humans through infected humans, animals, or contaminated objects. In 2022, the monkeypox virus over 60 countries, raising significant public health concerns. Nurses play a vital role in patient care and have critical responsibilities managing patients being aware of potential impact on general population.This study aimed investigate knowledge attitudes (KAs) Bangladeshi nurses regarding disease.A cross-sectional was conducted between October 2022 March 2023 evaluate KA nurses. Semi-structured self-administered questionnaires were used, distributed via Google Form, convenient sampling technique implemented. The dataset analyzed using Chi-square test, multivariable logistic regression, Pearson correlation coefficient.A total 1047 datasets included final analysis. Overall, 57.97% participants demonstrated good knowledge, 93.12% respondents had positive attitude towards disease. Female exhibited better (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 1.36; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.88-1.98) more (AOR 1.64; CI 1.12-3.00) than male Furthermore, strong observed disease (r = 0.76, p < 0.001), while poor moderately correlated with negative 0.53, 0.001).Given need for further improvement KA, we recommend implementing additional training programs enhance abilities motivation effectively affected by monkeypox.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, attitude, anxiety and perceived mental healthcare needs toward mpox infection among nursing students: A multi-center cross-sectional study

Global Transitions, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6, P. 203 - 211

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Willingness of Healthcare Workers in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region to Vaccinate against Human Monkeypox: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(12), P. 1734 - 1734

Published: Nov. 21, 2023

Although human monkeypox infections had not been recorded in the Kurdistan region of Iraq as August 2023, rapid growth cases worldwide and detection neighboring Middle Eastern nations call for careful planning timely response measures. Educating empowering frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) so that they can act to curb spread are core elements primary prevention protecting public health. Therefore, this study aimed assess HCWs' knowledge attitudes about their willingness vaccinate against monkeypox. By employing a convenience sampling method, an online survey was disseminated via Google Forms between 1 November 2022 15 January 2023. The researchers utilized regression analyses ascertain factors associated with three parameters: knowledge, attitude, vaccinate. A total 637 HCWs were included analysis (ages ranged 21 51 years). mean overall scores 8.18 max score 16 (SD 3.37), 3.4 5 1.37), 2.41 1.25) vaccinate, respectively. multivariate logistic demonstrated who heard before rather than later higher level (AOR: 4.85; 95% CI: 2.81-8.36;

Language: Английский

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Knowledge of Human Monkeypox Infection among Final Year Medical, Pharmacy, and Nursing Students: A Multicenter, Cross-Sectional Analysis from Pakistan

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(20), P. 2777 - 2777

Published: Oct. 20, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency in June 2022. In Pakistan, positive cases of were reported April 2023. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are considered as front-line force to combat such outbreaks. A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 11 sector educational institutions Punjab, during May and 2023 final year medical, pharmacy, nursing students concerning their knowledge monkeypox. This included signs/symptoms chosen they HCWs tomorrow. total 389 healthcare participated study, with mean age 23.17 ± 1.72 years, majority female. score 17.69 4.55 (95% CI 17.24-18.14) out maximum 26 (each correct answer given 1). proportion good, moderate, poor 21.6%, 43.2%, 35.2%, respectively. Age (p = 0.017), gender < 0.001), education 0.001) had significant impact on score. multivariate linear regression model, only factor linked scores. Overall, future moderate Consequently, activities needed improve monkeypox-related HCWs. Furthermore, emerging infectious diseases should be routinely incorporated into HCW curricula.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge and attitudes of medical and pharmacy university students regarding monkeypox: a multicenter, cross-sectional study in Vietnam

BMC Medical Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: July 29, 2024

Abstract Background In May 2022, monkeypox (mpox) suddenly reappeared and rapidly spread worldwide. This global outbreak was a public health emergency of international concern. study investigated Vietnamese medical pharmacy university students’ knowledge attitudes towards mpox. Methods online cross-section survey administered among students in four universities using convenience sampling method. A semi-structured questionnaire shared via Google Forms link (quick-response code) amphitheaters at recess. Frequency (percentage) mean (standard division) were used for descriptive statistics. Univariate multivariate linear regression analyses conducted to identify factors associated with mpox attitudes. p -value < 0.001 considered statistical significance. Results total 1,848 participated this (including 1,030 818 students). Their common sources seeking mpox/health information included the Internet (89.7%) mass media (64.2%). Students’ average attitude scores 11.542 ± 3.910 (range: 0–23) 30.301 3.738 9–45), respectively. The score (12.139 3.545) significantly higher than that (11.067 4.118) ( 0.001). former (30.454 3.787) comparatively latter (30.181 3.696), but difference insignificant = 0.111). Factors and/or their sex, age, year study, residence, major, grade point average, type university, past, reliable seek positive correlation existed between Conclusions about relatively poor, while positive. Universities relevant authorities should focus on above use multiple platforms channels communication guarantee trustworthy can reach as many possible.

Language: Английский

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Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Prevention of Mpox in Vietnam

SAGE Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(4)

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

The re-emergence of the mpox virus in context COVID-19 pandemic is affecting people worldwide. This study aimed to investigate knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward among healthcare providers Vietnam. A cross-sectional was conducted from August October 2022 using a self-reported questionnaire based on literature theoretical framework Health Belief Model. association between practices associated factors investigated by performing multivariable logistic regression analysis. total 612 participants were included final statistical Amongst them, rates sufficient positive good regarding 54.4%, 36.8%, 51.8%, respectively. Participants who female attended training about more likely show higher practices. Meanwhile, those knew through social media less have than their counterparts. Those with knowledge attitude found be findings showed low levels KAP especially attitudes providers. Educational interventions should implemented enhance as well emphasize threat that emerging zoonotic diseases pose community health.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Willingness to Vaccinate for Mpox among Healthcare Workers in Kurdistan Region of Iraq: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

Published: Aug. 24, 2023

Background and objective: Educating healthcare workers (HCWs) to take action against monkeypox (mpox) is an important part of public health prevention efforts. The study aimed assess the knowledge, attitudes, willingness vaccinate mpox among HCWs in Kurdistan Region Iraq.Methods: This utilized online cross-sectional survey that was disseminated via Google Forms between November, 1, 2022 January, 15, 2023, employing a convenience sampling method. researchers logistic regression ascertain factors associated with attitude vaccinate.Results: A total 637 were included analysis (ages ranged 21 51 years old). mean overall score standard deviation attitude, assessment on 8.18&plusmn;3.37 out (0&ndash;16), 3.40&plusmn;1.37 (0&ndash;5), 2.41&plusmn;1.25 respectively. multivariate showed who heard about before had higher level knowledge (AOR: 4.85; 95% CI: 2.81-8.36; p &lt; 0.001). In addition, those less than 1 year practice positive 0.35; 0.20-0.59; 0.01). Finally, none variable groups capacity predict be vaccinated mpox.Conclusion: research revealed exhibit relatively low towards mpox, as well receive vaccinations. Further, there urgent need increase their success efforts control global epidemic depends them.

Language: Английский

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Monkeypox spread among men who have sex with men: how do people explain this relationship? A quali-quantitative study of beliefs among heterosexual and non-heterosexual Italian individuals

Psychology and Sexuality, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 415 - 431

Published: Dec. 27, 2023

The majority of monkeypox (Mpox) cases in the 2022 outbreak have been traced back to mass gathering events May, primarily among men who sex with (MSM). While some quantitative studies exist literature, focusing mainly on link between Mpox knowledge, conspiracy theories, and vaccination hesitancy, there is a dearth qualitative or mixed-method research that examines beliefs surrounding this phenomenon, particularly including LGBTQIA+ groups. This study's primary objective delve into associated media's portrayal connection MSM during initial period. A total 333 participants, 212 cisgender women, 110 men, 11 individuals identifying other genders, took part an online quali-quantitative survey conducted June Italy. aimed explore participants' perceptions Mpox, their knowledge about it, attitudes towards sexuality. final thematic structure revealed hierarchical arrangement themes, encompassing: (1) linkage MSM, elucidated through risky sexual behaviours contextual factors; (2)The absence any connection, explained causal effects general mistrust society. Individuals identified as male at birth tended attribute reason behind contagion promiscuity. Conversely, non-heterosexual participants were more inclined consider both promiscuity presence stigma. results demonstrated diverse range opinions concerning spanning from behavioural risks stigmatising notion constitute socially hazardous group. It incumbent upon researchers scientific organisations disseminate lucid, non-alarmist, destigmatizing information curbing behaviours.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge and Attitude towards Monkeypox: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 29, 2023

Abstract Background The increase in monkeypox (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. Methods A systematic review comprehensive literature meta-analysis were conducted using prominent databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, ScienceDirect, with an updated search until June 25, 2023. quality included cross-sectional studies was assessed Joanna Briggs Institute's Statistical Meta-Analysis Review Instrument. collected data recorded a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, analyses R software version 4.2.3. Additionally, Cochran's Q statistics applied assess heterogeneity studies. Results total 299 articles retrieved from 5 databases. This 27 sample 22,327 participants, which 57.13% women. 15 countries through online survey. All had high level quality. combined prevalence good about Mpox 33% (95% CI: 22%-45%; I2 = 100%), positive 40% 19%-62%; 99%). secondary outcome, intention vaccinate against 58% 37%-78%; Conclusion Good found be low. findings highlight identify gaps focus on implementing educational programs Terms used Institute Statistics Assessment Instrument (JBI-MAStARI), Prospective International Registry Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), Preferred Reporting Items for Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)

Language: Английский

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