Assessing Healthcare Workers’ Knowledge and Their Confidence in the Diagnosis and Management of Human Monkeypox: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Middle Eastern Country

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(9), P. 1722 - 1722

Published: Sept. 8, 2022

The ongoing multi-country human monkeypox (HMPX) outbreak was declared as a public health emergency of international concern. Considering the key role healthcare workers (HCWs) in mitigating HMPX outbreak, we aimed to assess their level knowledge and confidence diagnosis management disease, besides assessment attitude towards emerging virus infections from conspiracy point view. An online survey distributed among HCWs Jordan, Middle Eastern country, during May−July 2022 using questionnaire published previous study university students schools Jordan. sample comprised 606 HCWs, with about two-thirds being either physicians (n = 204, 33.7%) or nurses 190, 31.4%). Four out 11 items had <50% correct responses only 33.3% respondents having that vaccination is available prevent HMPX. A majority 356, 58.7%) strongly agreed, agreed somewhat spread related male homosexuals. Confidence ability based on diagnostic tests reported by 50.2% respondents, while levels were lower for manage (38.9%) diagnose (38.0%) cases current skills. Higher found compared nurses. endorsement beliefs emergence associated knowledge, belief homosexuals spread, levels. highlighted gaps regarding Jordan well lack Raising awareness disease needed urgently considering rapid escalation number worldwide East. homosexuals’ necessitates proper intervention measures stigma discrimination this risk group. adoption conspiratorial widely prevalent issue needs be addressed accurate its potential harmful impact.

Language: Английский

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Monkeypox Knowledge and Confidence in Diagnosis and Management with Evaluation of Emerging Virus Infection Conspiracies among Health Professionals in Kuwait

Pathogens, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(9), P. 994 - 994

Published: Aug. 31, 2022

As the 2022 human monkeypox (HMPX) multi-country outbreak is spreading, response of healthcare workers (HCWs) central to mitigation efforts. The current study aimed evaluate HMPX knowledge and confidence in diagnosis management among HCWs Kuwait. We used a self-administered questionnaire distributed July-August through snowball sampling approach. survey items evaluated knowledge, disease, belief conspiracies regarding emerging virus infections (EVIs). sample size was 896 HCWs: nurses (

Language: Английский

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Conspiratorial Attitude of the General Public in Jordan towards Emerging Virus Infections: A Cross-Sectional Study Amid the 2022 Monkeypox Outbreak

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 7(12), P. 411 - 411

Published: Nov. 30, 2022

Conspiracy theories accompany the emergence of infectious diseases and 2022 multi-country monkeypox (MPX) outbreak is no exception. It possible that adoption conspiracy beliefs negatively impacts health behavior. We aimed to assess prevalence conspiratorial attitudes towards emerging virus infections (EVIs) response measures aiming control these among general public in Jordan. In addition, we assessed MPX knowledge belief role men who have sex with (MSM) spread. The online survey data were collected during 24 May 2022-28 June 2022. instrument was based on previously published scales designed measure EVI conspiracies. A total 611 respondents formed final study sample, a mean age 44 years majority females (

Language: Английский

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Stigma, Discrimination and Associated Determinants Among People Living With Hiv/aids Accessing Anti-retroviral Therapy in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 2, 2025

Discrimination and stigma towards those living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) pose serious obstacles to their ability manage disease achieve overall wellbeing. These make it difficult receive mental health assistance, prolong social isolation, impede access healthcare resources. The purpose of this study is look into the types, prevalence, factors that influence prejudice PLWHAs in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, face when they seek antiretroviral therapy (ART). also aims comprehend ways which these experiences impact PLWHAs' healthcare. Structured questionnaires were used cross-sectional gather data from 400 Ikeja who undergoing ART. Aspects such as negative self-image, disclosure concerns, personalized stigma, public attitudes all included questionnaire. summarized using descriptive statistics, significant predictors discrimination found logistic regression analysis. looked at how affects access, an emphasis on identifying important socio-demographic variables outcomes. results showed high prevalence against particular, 37.75% respondents reported have encountered associated HIV while seeking services, 89.75% said aware stigma. Furthermore, 52% agreed exacerbated by media societal views, 45.5% thought cultural religious beliefs affected treated society. Gender, socioeconomic class, educational attainment be In addition, 41.5% experienced unfavorable views family or friends, 48.75% felt ashamed condemned due status. Similarly, 64.25% had a major interactions health, 65% made them decide not disclose While more than third, 39.75%, for get ART other essential medical two-thirds, 67%, stated providers influenced desire ask assistance. widespread suggests strengthening anti-discrimination laws, holding frequent training sessions professionals, improving education awareness campaigns, increasing support services order solve problems. Stakeholders can improve inclusive supportive environment people putting focused actions practice, will eventually outcomes quality life. initiatives are reducing advancing equitable compassionate

Language: Английский

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Maternal HIV retesting during antenatal care in selected health facilities in Mayuge district, Uganda: A cross-sectional study

PLOS Global Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. e0004173 - e0004173

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Vertical transmission of HIV continues to be a key contributor pediatric infections globally. Routine testing at each antenatal care (ANC) visit can reduce the likelihood such infections. However, sub-optimal number women are re-tested for on their subsequent ANC visits. This study determined proportion pregnant who were retested during and associated factors in selected health facilities Mayuge district, Uganda. was cross-sectional that utilized quantitative data collection techniques among 344 randomly recorded as HIV-negative first 2022 from records district. A semi-structured questionnaire designed Kobo Collect software collect data. The collected through in-person interviews or by phone. Descriptive reported sample, multivariable modified Poisson regression models fitted estimate prevalence ratios with re-testing. Out attending ANC, 18.6% (64/344) had been HIV. retesting included second trimester (APR = 0.62; 95%CI:0.40–0.98), least four visits 2.24; 95% CI:1.22–4.09), having planned pregnancy 1.96; 95%CI: 1.14–3.37), being satisfied quality services provided 1.79; 1.05–3.04), easily accessible resources clinic 2.04; 1.08–3.85). district low mostly influenced ANC-related individual systems levels. These ought addressed improve uptake maternal retesting.

Language: Английский

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Challenges in Elucidating HIV-1 Genetic Diversity in the Middle East and North Africa: A Review Based on a Systematic Search

Viruses, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(3), P. 336 - 336

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

The extensive genetic diversity of HIV-1 represents a major challenge to public health interventions, treatment, and successful vaccine design. This is particularly pronounced in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, where limited data among other barriers preclude accurate characterization diversity. objective this review was analyze studies conducted MENA region delineate possible that would hinder depiction region. A systematic search PubMed/MEDLINE Google Scholar for published records on English language up until 1 October 2024 across 18 countries. pre-defined themes challenges/barriers included sampling, gaps, resource infrastructure constraints, HIV-1-specific factors, socio-cultural barriers. total 38 were final review, comprising original articles (55.3%), reviews (21.1%), sequence notes (10.5%). Libya (15.8%), Morocco (13.2%), Saudi Arabia, as whole (10.5% each) primary sources records. Of 23 with sequences, median number sequences 46 (range: 6–193). identified following: (1) low sampling density; (2) clinical (21.7% no data, 60.9% partial 17.4% full data); (3) reliance solely population sequencing insufficient use advanced technologies; (4) lack comprehensive recombination analysis; (5) barriers, including stigma subsequent under-reporting at-risk groups. can ability map MENA. Poor HIV-1’s efforts optimize prevention strategies, monitor drug resistance, develop MENA-specific treatment protocols. To overcome these challenges, investment health/research infrastructure, policy reforms reduce stigma, strengthened regional collaboration are recommended.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, attitude, and behaviour toward same-sex sexual intercourse and HIV/AIDS prevention: A cross-sectional survey in Indonesia

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 11, 2025

Language: Английский

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A Rapid Review of HIV-Related Stigma-Reduction Randomized Controlled Trials

AIDS and Behavior, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 5, 2025

Language: Английский

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Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude of Dental Students towards HIV and Its Oral Manifestations in Saudi Arabia—A Cross-Sectional Study

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(8), P. 1379 - 1379

Published: July 25, 2022

It is essential for practicing dentists to have adequate knowledge of HIV/AIDS and its implications in the dental practice. Their attitudes should also be up professional expectations. This study aimed assess infection towards patients among students Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire was prepared distributed a sample Twenty questions related knowledge, attitudes, oral manifestation HIV were presented. total 405 questionnaires completed (67% response rate). Participants showed low safety regarding (39.5%) 44.2% indicated that they would take an test after needle stick injury. The proportion correct answers transmission through saliva, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, aerosols by hand pieces 41%, 37.5%, 26.4%, respectively. Almost 50% surveyed expressed unwillingness treat HIV-positive patients. Poor noted manifestations (32.7%). Of participants, 57.8% control procedures are very important treatment 50.6% believed dentist can make decision reject According participating students, three major hairy leukoplakia (47.4%), candidiasis (44.7%), Kaposi's sarcoma (43.5%). Inadequate unprofessional attitude identified this group Dental educators health care planners Arabia plan promote

Language: Английский

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Using Machine Learning to Establish the Concerns of Persons With HIV/AIDS During the COVID-19 Pandemic From Their Tweets

IEEE Access, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11, P. 37570 - 37601

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

There are millions of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) globally and over the years, addressing their concerns has been topical for many stakeholders. It is a well-known established fact that PLWHA at increased risk victimization stigmatization. Unfortunately, world experienced an outbreak COVID-19 pandemic led to strict social measures in states. Thus, it goal this research study impact its mitigation have had on PLWHA. Specifically, we sought highlight from sentiments expressed media based posted tweets. By combining machine learning (ML) techniques such as textual mining thematic analysis, determined 14 major themes factors worth exploring. In work, originally extracted 2,839,091 tweets related March 2020 April 2022. After initially doing data cleaning preprocessing, performed topic modeling using Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) model extract 25 topics made up 30 keywords each. The were then narrowed into themes. paper details negative, positive, neutral sentiment polarities which concerning. These Valence Aware Dictionary sEntiment Reasoner (VADER) Sentiment Analysis Library 90% F1-score compared TextBlob showed 53% F1-score. findings issues affecting during post-pandemic high cost medical care, late diagnosis HIV, limited access medications, stigmatization victimization, absence testing kits hospitals, lack urgency development vaccines or cure HIV.

Language: Английский

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