Exploring the Knowledge and Attitude of Medical and Allied Health Sciences Students towards Monkey Pox Virus DOI

Fahad Farooq Lasi,

Faiqa Yawer, Arshed Makhdoom Sabir

et al.

Allied Medical Research Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(2), P. 178 - 187

Published: June 30, 2024

Background: Human Monkey Pox (HMPX) is a zoonotic disease caused by the pathogenic agent Monkeypox Virus (MPXV) and remains global health burden. After Africa, its outbreak has been reported in America, Europe, few other regions of Africa. While quite cases were also Pakistan. Although it self-limiting disease, potential threat to human population, with an increasing morbidity rate case fatality rate. Methods: In cross-sectional study conducted from September December 2022, aim was assess knowledge attitudes medical allied students regarding Mpox. Three hundred various departments at Hamdard University Karachi participated using convenience sampling. They given electronic questionnaire gather their responses. Results: The findings showed that participants had average (Χ2=1.080, p>0.05). Many positive towards (Χ2=67.22, p<0.001). Based on gender, male better (Χ2=17.32, p < 0.01), whereas attitude both genders (Χ2=24.87, p<0.01). MBBS Pharm D demonstrated (Χ2=81.058, 0.01) while DPT toward Conclusion: Knowledge emerging pandemics needs be improved professions. Thus, more focused learning crucial developing futuristic professional attitude. Keywords: Healthcare, Knowledge, Monkeypox, Pandemic.

Language: Английский

Knowledge and attitude of human Mpox viral infection among pharmacy students in Jazan University: a web based cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons

Eman Merghani Ali,

Amani Khardali,

Nawazish Alam

et al.

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

Published: April 25, 2025

Introduction Saudi Arabia has witnessed the first confirmed case of Mpox on July 14th, 2022. Currently, there is no approved medication for treatment this infection. Therefore, prevention infection crucial. This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitude toward monkeypox viral among pharmacy students Jazan University in Arabia. Methods a cross-sectional, self-administered web-based between periods from April 2024 June 2024. Descriptive statistics all variables used chi-square statistics, multivariate analysis establish association participant’s demographic characteristics disease. Results The overall level found 32 44.5%, respectively students. source information was commonly social media (55.5%), only 38% reported receiving during medical education. factors associated with included gender ( p = 0.02), obesity 0.03), family or friends education 0.016). that were age chronic disease 0.0001), 0.007), 0.004) as sources information. Conclusion participants had low There need implementation educational programs know about kind outbreak increase

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 DOI Creative Commons
Yingying Han, Xin Wang, Xingzhao Li

et al.

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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Knowledge, attitude, anxiety and perceived mental healthcare needs toward mpox infection among nursing students: A multi-center cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons
Mona Gamal Mohamed, Md. Rabiul Islam, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed

et al.

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

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Assessment of Italian Population Awareness on One-Health, Zoonoses and the Mpox Vaccine: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Fabrizio Bert, Giuseppina Lo Moro, Francesco Calabrese

et al.

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 258 - 258

Published: March 1, 2024

In recent decades, the rise of zoonotic diseases has emerged as a significant human health concern, highlighting interconnectedness and animal within framework “One Health” (OH) concept. This study, conducted in Italy 2023, sought to gauge general population’s awareness OH while identifying influencing factors. Additionally, it aimed assess an Mpox virus vaccine, particularly pertinent due 2022 outbreak across Europe. The online cross-sectional study encompassed 1058 participants, revealing that 54.26% were unfamiliar with zoonoses. Median knowledge scores 12 points (IQR = 9–15) for zoonoses 8 6–11) OH. Notably, factors such age, economic situation, healthcare employment, educational level, literacy significantly influenced scores. Merely 26.8% participants aware existence workers, individuals engaged animal-related work, non-heterosexual men demonstrating higher awareness. findings underscored limited public understanding One Health, variations observed specific demographic groups. Given potential impact on health, urgent initiatives are warranted. Moreover, highlighted low emphasizing necessity targeted campaigns directed at both professionals public.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Knowledge and Attitude of Medical and Allied Health Sciences Students towards Monkey Pox Virus DOI

Fahad Farooq Lasi,

Faiqa Yawer, Arshed Makhdoom Sabir

et al.

Allied Medical Research Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(2), P. 178 - 187

Published: June 30, 2024

Background: Human Monkey Pox (HMPX) is a zoonotic disease caused by the pathogenic agent Monkeypox Virus (MPXV) and remains global health burden. After Africa, its outbreak has been reported in America, Europe, few other regions of Africa. While quite cases were also Pakistan. Although it self-limiting disease, potential threat to human population, with an increasing morbidity rate case fatality rate. Methods: In cross-sectional study conducted from September December 2022, aim was assess knowledge attitudes medical allied students regarding Mpox. Three hundred various departments at Hamdard University Karachi participated using convenience sampling. They given electronic questionnaire gather their responses. Results: The findings showed that participants had average (Χ2=1.080, p>0.05). Many positive towards (Χ2=67.22, p<0.001). Based on gender, male better (Χ2=17.32, p < 0.01), whereas attitude both genders (Χ2=24.87, p<0.01). MBBS Pharm D demonstrated (Χ2=81.058, 0.01) while DPT toward Conclusion: Knowledge emerging pandemics needs be improved professions. Thus, more focused learning crucial developing futuristic professional attitude. Keywords: Healthcare, Knowledge, Monkeypox, Pandemic.

Language: Английский

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