Global prevalence and correlates of mpox vaccine acceptance and uptake: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Communications Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(1)

Published: July 8, 2024

Vaccination has been recommended as one of the most potent ways controlling mpox (formerly, monkeypox) outbreak, particularly among high-risk groups. Here, we evaluated prevalence vaccine acceptance and uptake globally.

Language: Английский

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Monkeypox Knowledge and Vaccine Hesitancy of Czech Healthcare Workers: A Health Belief Model (HBM)-Based Study

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(12), P. 2022 - 2022

Published: Nov. 26, 2022

The recent human monkeypox virus (HMPXV) outbreak in non-endemic countries that started May 2022 has raised concerns among public health authorities worldwide. Healthcare workers (HCWs) play a decisive role during epidemics transmitting accurate information to the and motivating them pursue protective behaviours, including immunisation.

Language: Английский

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Previous Vaccination History and Psychological Factors as Significant Predictors of Willingness to Receive Mpox Vaccination and a Favorable Attitude towards Compulsory Vaccination

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(5), P. 897 - 897

Published: April 25, 2023

During the ongoing multi-country monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak, healthcare workers (HCWs) have represented a key group in mitigating disease spread. The current study aimed to evaluate attitude of nurses and physicians Jordan towards Mpox vaccination, as well their compulsory vaccination against coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), influenza, Mpox. An online survey was distributed January 2023 based on previously validated 5C scale for psychological determinants vaccination. Previous behavior assessed by inquiring about history getting primary booster COVID-19 influenza vaccine uptake during COVID-19, any uptake. sample consisted 495 respondents: (

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, Attitude and Conspiracy Beliefs of Healthcare Workers in Lebanon towards Monkeypox

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(2), P. 81 - 81

Published: Jan. 23, 2023

The emergence of a monkeypox (MPOX) outbreak in 2022 represented the most recent recognizable public health emergency at global level. Improving knowledge and attitude towards MPOX, particularly among healthcare workers (HCWs), can be valuable approach preventive efforts aiming to halt MPOX virus spread. aim current study was evaluate HCWs Lebanon assess their conspiratorial emerging infections (EVIs). based on cross-sectional online survey distributed via Google Forms during September–December implementing convenience sampling approach. final sample comprised total 646 HCWs: physicians (n = 171, 26.5%), pharmacists 283, 43.8%), nurses 168, 26.0%), others 24, 3.7%). Variable defects were detected, with third participants having above 75th percentile 218, 33.7%). Satisfactory (>75th percentile) observed less than 198, 30.7%), while quarter endorsed conspiracy beliefs EVIs high level percentile, n 164, 25.4%). Slightly more two thirds agreed that vaccination should used disease prevention 440, 68.1%). Better levels significantly associated postgraduate education older age. Physicians had higher compared other occupational categories. Less endorsement conspiracies male sex, occupation as physician, education. Higher better disease. showed unsatisfactory Lebanese HCWs. Educational improve Despite relatively low embracing regarding this previous studies, area considered its potential impact health-seeking behavior.

Language: Английский

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Perception of and Vaccine Readiness towards Mpox among Men Who Have Sex with Men Living with HIV in China: A Cross-Sectional Study

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 528 - 528

Published: Feb. 23, 2023

Men who have sex with men (MSM) living HIV make up the majority of cases in current Mpox outbreak. We aimed to investigate perception and vaccine readiness towards among MSM China.This cross-sectional online study was conducted from 10 August 9 September 2022. Participants responded survey questions about their socio-demographic information, status, sexual behaviors, knowledge Mpox, attitudes vaccines.A total 577 participated study. A 37.6% expressed concerns epidemic China, 56.8% were willing get vaccine. had > four partners previous three months (aOR = 1.9 95% CI: 1.2-2.8 Ref: 0), close contact individuals a day (3.1, 1.5-6.5 0-3), worried China (1.6, 1.1-2.3 No), believed that vaccines are safe (6.6, 2.7-16.4 No or not sure) effective (1.9, 1.1-3.3 No) for people more likely be high school education below (0.5, 0.3-0.9 Postgraduate diploma), sometimes 0.3-0.8 Often), seldom, never Often) followed news unwilling vaccine.The ongoing pandemic has attracted widespread China. Having contacts, worrying epidemic, believing vaccine's safety efficacy predictors willingness Efforts should made raise awareness potential risk this at-risk population. Public health strategies fully address vaccination willingness.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of intentions to receive monkeypox vaccine. A systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Jan. 2, 2024

Abstract Background Immunization, as a preventive strategy against infectious diseases, has consolidated its position fundamental pillar in the field of public health. Therefore, present study aimed to determine prevalence intention receive monkeypox (Mpox) vaccine. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis available evidence was performed using five databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web Science, Embase, ScienceDirect) with search until July 24, 2023. Data analysis R software version 4.2.3. The quality included cross-sectional studies assessed “JBI-MAStARI”. In addition, subgroup by population continent developed. Results Twenty-nine articles total sample 52 658 participants were included. pooled vaccinate Mpox 61% (95% CI: 53–69%; 52,658 participants; 29 studies; I 2 = 100%). analysis, be vaccinated according continents 64% 53–74%; 13,883 17 99%) Asian countries, 43% 39–47%; 1538 3 53%) African 62% 45–78%; 35,811 6 European 63% 32–89%; 1426 American countries. on Mpox, subjects, it 54% 45–62%; 10,296 11 general population, 57% 33–79%; 3333 10 health care workers, 76% 70–82%; 39,029 8 98%) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex (LGBTI) community. secondary outcome, refusal vaccination found 22% 16–30%; 45,577 21 99%). Conclusion highlights importance recognizing regional disparities vaccine willingness refusal. It emphasizes employing strategies achieve widespread coverage safeguard worldwide. Terms used Joanna Briggs Institute Meta-Analysis Statistics Assessment Review Instrument (JBI-MAStARI), Prospective International Registry Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), Preferred Reporting Items for Meta-Analyses (PRISMA).

Language: Английский

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Monkeypox awareness and low vaccination hesitancy among men who have sex with men in China

Journal of Medical Virology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 95(2)

Published: Feb. 1, 2023

Abstract Men who have sex with men (MSM) been recommended for targeted monkeypox vaccination. We aimed to investigate awareness and explore the correlates of vaccination hesitancy among MSM in China. conducted a cross‐sectional survey from August 10 September 9, 2022. Awareness related attitude toward aged ≥18 years were collected. Multivariable logistic regression was applied evaluate hesitancy. The discrepancy between subgroups regarding HIV status assessed. A total 1090 included (age: median 30 years, interquartile range [IQR], 25–35; HIV‐infected: 53.12%). Only 13.85% respondents expressed high Hesitancy associated no fixed income (adjuster odds ratio [aOR], 2.46, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.48–4.11), infrequent information following (sometimes, 3.01, 1.55–5.83; seldom or never, 5.66, 2.58–12.45), lack worries about endemic (1.78, 1.11–2.87). Participants believed that HIV‐infected cases accounted smaller proportion (1.62, 1.01–2.60), disagreed virus could be detected semen (2.21, 1.26–3.88), considered either replication‐competent (1.84, 1.14–2.96) replication‐deficient (4.80, 2.26–10.21) vaccine unsuitable people generally more hesitant. Compared HIV‐uninfected MSM, supported promotion. China had low Safety affordability availability essential aspects reduce Education on benefits should encouraged promote future plans.

Language: Английский

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Perceptions and Intention to Get Vaccinated against Mpox among the LGBTIQ+ Community during the 2022 Outbreak: A Cross-Sectional Study in Peru

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(5), P. 1008 - 1008

Published: May 21, 2023

Vaccination against mpox can control the outbreak by targeting high-risk groups such as LGBTIQ+ community. The aim of study was to evaluate perceptions and intentions get vaccinated among community in Peru. We conducted a cross-sectional from 1 November 2022 17 January 2023 included individuals over 18 years old, belonging community, residing departments Lima Callao. To factors associated with intention be vaccinated, we used Poisson regression robust variance create multivariate model. comprised 373 who self-identified members participants had mean age 31 (SD ± 9), 85.0% males 75.3% reporting homosexual men. majority (88.5%) expressed their receive vaccine mpox. Believing that is safe higher (aPR: 1.24; 95% CI: 1.02 1.50; p = 0.028). Our population showed high level vaccination intent. Educational campaigns reinforcing concept safety should increase possibly rate

Language: Английский

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Mpox Incidence and Vaccine Uptake in Men Who Have Sex with Men and Are Living with HIV in Denmark

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(7), P. 1167 - 1167

Published: June 27, 2023

(1) Background: Here, we investigate the incidence of mpox and factors associated with vaccine uptake in mainly well-treated men who have sex are living HIV (MSMWH). (2) Methods: This study included 727 MSMWH from Copenhagen co-morbidity infection (COCOMO) 1 May to 31 October 2022. Mpox vaccination status were obtained Danish Microbiology Database The Vaccination Register. willingness was assessed through an online survey. (3) Results: At a median follow-up 180 days, 13 (1.8%) participants had laboratory-confirmed infections. Furthermore, 238 (32.7%) received vaccine. A sexually transmitted disease (STD) preceding two years higher risk (hazard ratio 7.1; 95% confidence interval (CI) [1.9-26.9]) odds (adjusted 3.1; CI [2.2-4.6]). 401 (55.2%) responded 228 (57.0%) reported very high willingness. self-perceived uptake. (4) Conclusions: low. prior STD both vaccination. Despite high-risk sexual behavior willingness, sizable fraction not been vaccinated.

Language: Английский

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Mpox Awareness, Risk Reduction, and Vaccine Acceptance among People with HIV in Washington, DC

Pathogens, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 124 - 124

Published: Jan. 28, 2024

People with HIV (PWH) are disproportionally affected by mpox and at risk of severe complications. We assessed knowledge, adoption preventive behaviors, vaccination attitudes among PWH enrolled in a longitudinal cohort Washington, DC, the DC Cohort. conducted uni- multivariable analyses comparing participants status group, multinomial regression to identify factors associated vaccine acceptance. Among 430 PWH, 378 (87.9%) were aware mpox. 373 data, 101 (27.1%) vaccinated, 129 (34.6%) planned vaccinate, 143 (38.3%) did not plan vaccinate. The three groups differed significantly age, race, education, recent STI status, level worry (all p < 0.05). A higher proportion men who have sex (MSM) reported limiting their number sexual partners compared non-MSM (p 0.0001). Multinomial models vaccinated unvaccinated found mode transmission/gender, survey period High levels awareness observed this more MSM employing reduction behaviors being vaccinated. Ensuring that regardless gender, orientation, or understand risks may improve uptake.

Language: Английский

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