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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Plant-derived molecules in monkeypox management: insight and alternative therapeutic strategies

Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Feb. 19, 2025

Abstract The WHO and CDC recently declared monkeypox virus (MPXV) a zoonotic disease known as (Mpox) Public Health Emergency of International Concern. According to the CDC, no treatment is specifically approved for Mpox infections. Medicinal plants are crucial in healthcare economic development, particularly low- middle-income countries. This review offers valuable insights into pathogenesis management through therapeutic approaches vaccination strategies using plant-based molecules. Core structural proteins necessary both viral entry immune response, including A29, H3L, L1R, involved MPXV. Potential targets vaccines include like A35R B6R, which essential propagation viruses. MPXV evades system by concealing its DNA, suppressing interferon limiting T NK cell activation, preventing apoptosis, complicating vaccine development. Antivirals (tecovirimat, brincidofovir) vaccinations (JYNNEOS, ACAM2000) manage Mpox. A recent study revealed early clinical trial results, indicating that antiviral drug tecovirimat, well-known conventional treatment, more effective than placebo against clade I type Research gaps, low effectiveness, availability challenges. novel perspective on combating global threat investigating alternative centered plant-derived compounds. Graphical

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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Effectiveness of Public Health Campaigns on Mpox Awareness and Prevention in Rural India

Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 33(3)

Published: March 28, 2025

Abstract This review examines the current state of Mpox awareness and prevention strategies in India, with a particular focus on rural underserved communities. As Mpox, virus endemic to West Central Africa, begins spread globally, including effective public health responses become increasingly critical. The evaluates various campaigns, government-led programs, NGO initiatives, digital traditional media efforts, community-based outreach. It highlights role educational initiatives such as school training for local workers, use mobile units improving preventive measures. Challenges socioeconomic barriers, limited healthcare infrastructure, misinformation, language literacy issues are discussed. also assesses effectiveness through success stories, identified gaps, community feedback. Recommendations provided enhancing prevention, emphasizing need stronger partnerships, technological integration, culturally tailored communication, increased capacity building workers. Future research directions suggested, focusing bridging gaps awareness, developing sustainable policy strategies, integrating broader initiatives. underscores importance comprehensive approach addressing combining government engagement, innovative achieve lasting impact.

Language: Английский

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The willingness of healthcare workers to be vaccinated against monkeypox and their knowledge about monkeypox: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(15), P. e35196 - e35196

Published: July 30, 2024

Vaccination is an important method to address the monkeypox epidemic. We aimed analyze knowledge of healthcare workers (HCWs) about human and their attitudes toward vaccination.MethodsWe searched PubMed, Embase Web Science for articles performed a meta-analysis using Stata 14.0 with random-effects model. This study was conducted in accordance Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement.

Language: Английский

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Assessment of knowledge and attitude of healthcare professionals towards Mpox in a Nigerian hospital

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Nov. 11, 2024

Mpox is a zoonotic viral disease that presents significant public health challenges. Despite the pivotal role of healthcare workers, research on their knowledge and attitudes towards mpox limited. This study aimed to assess workers' knowledge, awareness attitude regarding as well associated factors at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, utilizing 34-item semi-structured questionnaire. Knowledge levels were categorized good (> 70% score), fair (50-69%), or poor (< 50%), while classified positive moderate negative 50%). Statistical analyses included independent sample T-test, One-way Analysis Variance, Chi-square tests. Among total 227 professionals, majority females (59%) singles (54.2%). Over 79% correctly identified infection, 59.9% recognized its potential transmission through monkey bite. Overall, 22.5% demonstrated knowledge. Majority (61.7%) acknowledged worldwide pandemic, with 89% agreeing it could strain affected countries' systems. Healthcare workers exhibited mpox. Gender (Males, (p = 0.003), age 40 years 0.008), experience (6-10 years; < 0.001), professional qualification (physicians, 0.002), previous training 0.001) significantly influenced levels, but no associations found between demographic variables attitudes. The revealed high level low among most participants. professionals also Factors such gender, age, experience, qualification, did not influence participants highlighting importance targeted educational interventions.

Language: Английский

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Assessment of knowledge and attitudes of the general population towards the monkeypox epidemic in Cameroon

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 4, 2024

Background Monkeypox has spread beyond endemic regions, leading the WHO to declarea public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) in July 2022 following a rapid increase cases. This study aimed describe people's knowledge and attitudes towards this disease.Method We conducted an analytical cross-sectional February 2023, including consenting adults three regions Cameroon using multi-stage random- sampling method. Socio-demographic data assessment disease were collected entered directly into pre-designed collection sheet. Factors associated with identified logistic regression model factors significantly bivariate analysis.Results included 2,807 individuals, female predominance (60%) andthe majority participants aged 30–40 years. More than 80% unaware details disease, andfewer 20% knew its routes transmission symptoms. Secondary or higher education increased monkeypox, ORs 2.92 6.17 respectively, while access information, especially via radio meetings, was key factor improving knowledge.Conclusion Knowledge monkeypox are limited general population. Education information channels such as social networks arecrucial for preventing disease.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge of Mpox, Media Exposure, and Clinical Experience:

Pan-African Journal of Health and Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(2), P. 74 - 89

Published: Dec. 26, 2024

Background: This study aimed to determine the predictors of nursing students’ preparedness for disease outbreaks and relationships between knowledge Mpox, media exposure, clinical experience, as moderated by demographic variables. One hundred respondents were selected using stratified random sampling from four academic levels at University Gitwe. Methods: The employed a Quantitative research design. results indicated that had high Mpox (66%), exposure (mean = 2.69, SD 0.743), substantial experience 2.58, 0.794). Despite facing certain challenges, there was level outbreaks, particularly concerning 2.77, 0.73). Findings: found negligible non-significant correlation with (rho -0.077, p 0.445). Conversely, exhibited moderate positive 0.636, < 0.001), while showed but relationship (R² 0.142). Conclusion: findings suggest training programs enhance manage outbreaks. Media identified most significant predictor preparedness. Based on these findings, it is recommended integrate literacy, structured training, disaster workshops into education curricula strengthen capacity respond public health emergencies effectively.

Language: Английский

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