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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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: (

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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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Knowledge and attitudes of health care workers about monkeypox virus infection in Southern Italy

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Feb. 27, 2023

This present survey sought to investigate the level of knowledge and attitudes pertaining monkeypox (mpox) virus infection among a sample health care workers (HCWs) in Italy, as well possible role different factors on these outcomes.The cross-sectional was performed from July through October, 2022 at four randomly selected hospitals located Southern Italy.The questionnaire completed by 421 HCWs, for an overall 59% response rate. Less than two-thirds were able define disease correct answer transmission mechanisms ranged 22.8% contact with contaminated objects 75.8% close body fluids. Only 4% 12.8% indicated HCWs elderly/frail/people underlying immune deficiencies risk groups. The mean score assessment mpox 3.4 (0-9). multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that lower number years working experience those who had acquired information about scientific journals more likely have higher knowledge. average perception severity 6.3. A similar value 6.1 has been observed statement is serious problem population. Regarding concern contracting mpox, 5.1. 10.5% reported they feel this can be prevented, 6.5. Almost all are still living usual, no modification their behavior fear mpox. results model women, needed additional disease.This demonstrated unsatisfactory toward only nearly half positive attitudes. Strategic training programs should made so acquired.

Language: Английский

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Mpox vaccine acceptance among healthcare workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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

Published: Jan. 2, 2024

Abstract Introduction Mpox is a zoonotic viral disease that emerged in May 2022 and has since shown high prevalence non-mpox-endemic areas, resulting an outbreak caused more than 84,000 cases 110 countries around the globe. Several vaccines are available to prevent disease, multiple studies have been conducted assess attitudes of different populations toward receiving mpox vaccine. This study systematically reviews all on vaccine acceptance/hesitancy among healthcare workers. Methods A systematic literature search was through four electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web Science, Google Scholar, up March 2023. Studies described workers were included, data extracted using uniform extraction sheet. Following extraction, meta-analysis included ten with 7322 Three researchers independently assessed risk bias Newcastle–Ottawa Scale (NOS). Results Ten review. review indicates acceptance 58.5%, hesitancy 41.5%. There higher located Asian African areas compared those North America Europe, estimated at 68% 44.3%, respectively. Among solely physicians, there acceptance, 77.1%, 49% Conclusion significant variation populations. Further research needed identify factors contribute this develop interventions increase acceptance. In addition, it important promote where limited. will help policymakers effective policies reduce burden.

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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Sources of information on monkeypox virus infection. A systematic review with meta-analysis

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

Published: Jan. 23, 2024

Abstract Background Monkeypox (Mpox) virus infection is a topic of growing interest today because its potential public health impact and concern about possible outbreaks. Reliable up-to-date sources information that provide accurate data on transmission, symptoms, prevention, treatment are essential for understanding effectively addressing this disease. Therefore, the aim present study to determine prevalence Mpox infection. Methods An exhaustive systematic review meta-analysis was carried out using available in PubMed, Scopus, Web Science, Embase, ScienceDirect databases up August 3, 2023. The were analyzed R software version 4.2.3. quality cross-sectional studies formed part assessed Joanna Briggs Institute Meta-Analysis Statistics Assessment Review Instrument (JBI-MAStARI) tool. In addition, subgroup analysis performed based populations. Results Through electronic searches five databases, total 1833 identified. Twenty-four articles included, with sample 35,959 participants from 34 countries. pooled each included was: social networks reached 59% (95% CI: 50–68%; 29,146 participants; 22 studies; I 2 = 100%; p < 0.01); Internet 61% 44–77%; 14,002 5 0.01), radio 10% 07–13%; 8917 4 93%; television accounted 24% 09–43%; 14,896 8 combination 45% 31–60%; 4207 7 99%; newspapers, it 15% 05–27%; 2841 6 friends relatives 19% 12–28%; 28,470 19 World Health Organization (WHO) 17% 07–29%; 1656 3 97%; Centers Disease Control Prevention (CDC) 03–21%; 2378 98%; WHO CDC websites 60% 48–72%; 1828 96%; finally, scientific journals 16–33%; 16,775 13 0.01). Conclusion suggests people access variety gain knowledge infection, strong emphasis online such as Internet. However, important note accuracy these can vary, underscoring need promote reliable disease ensure health.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge and attitude towards mpox: Systematic review and meta-analysis

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(8), P. e0308478 - e0308478

Published: Aug. 9, 2024

The increase in 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.

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Factors Influencing Monkeypox Vaccination: A Cue to Policy Implementation

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 226 - 238

Published: April 29, 2023

Following the mpox 2022 outbreak, several high-income countries have developed plans with inclusion criteria for vaccination against disease. This study was carried out to map factors influencing uptake help address challenges and increase confidence.This a based on Tweet analysis. The VADER, Text Blob, Flair analyzers were adopted sentiment "Levesque conceptual framework healthcare access" evaluate impacting access decision get vaccination. Consolidated Criteria Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) adopted.A total of 149,133 tweets extracted between 01/05/2022 23/09/2022. Around 1% random used qualitative Of 149,113, classified as positive, negative neutral, respectively, by (a) VADER: (55,040) 37.05%, (44,395) 29.89%, (49,106) 33.06%, (b) TextBlob: (70,900) 47.73%, (22,729) 15.30%, (54,921) 36.97%, (c) Flair: (31,389) 21.13%, (117,152) 78.87%, 0.00%. Sentiment trajectories revealed that communication, stigmatization, accessibility availability vaccines, concerns about vaccine safety decision-making in content flow tweets.Twitter is key surveillance tool understanding decisions To mistrust disinformation, social media-based risk communication plan must be devised. Adopting measures remove logistical hurdles needed. Obtaining fact-based information from credible sources improving public confidence.

Language: Английский

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Grasping knowledge, attitude, and perception towards monkeypox among healthcare workers and medical students: an Egyptian cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Feb. 12, 2024

Background Monkeypox (Mpox) is a re-emerging infectious disease representing new global challenge. It poses substantial threat to countries, particularly those with low number of cases. Due its popularity as tourist destination and proximity many African refugees, Egypt potentially at risk Mpox importation. Therefore, effective management necessitates healthcare workers (HCWs) possess adept knowledge, along positive attitude behavior. The study aimed assess the attitude, perception Egyptian HCWs medical students towards human Mpox. Methods present cross-sectional data was collected from participants between October December 2022 via questionnaire. questionnaire comprised 31 questions in knowledge section, 11 14 section. Results involved total 1,034 students. found that 55.3% demonstrated adequate about Mpox, whereas 44.5% 39.8% respondents exhibited favorable attitudes perceptions disease, respectively. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed significantly observed ages older than 40 years ( p &lt; 0.001), married doctors 0.001). among male sex = 0.045), urban residents 0.002), nurses 0.002). Conversely, (p 0.013), individuals employed pharmacy laboratory departments 0.001) experienced an increase perception. Conclusion Knowledge, exhibit suboptimal levels. Addressing these gaps crucial controlling effectively preventing transmission.

Language: Английский

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