Monkeypox awareness and public health challenges in conflict affected syria 2024 DOI Creative Commons

Rawan Al-Deeb,

Azmi Wali,

Noshy S. Mansour

и другие.

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025

Monkeypox (MPOX) is a zoonotic viral disease that has re-emerged and spread to non-endemic regions, drawing global attention. Understanding the knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) of vulnerable populations, particularly in conflict-affected areas, crucial for effective public health responses. This community-based cross-sectional study evaluates KAP general Syrian population regarding MPOX, focusing on areas affected by conflict. The was conducted between October 25 November 22, 2024, using culturally adapted validated structured online paper-based questionnaire. A total 2,035 responses were collected. sample included predominantly female participants (63.8%), aged 21–30 years (41.9%), mostly married (73.4%), urban residents (72.4%). Statistical analysis confidence intervals (95%) significance levels (p < 0.05). revealed while 80.3% understood causative factors, 81.2% transmission, 89% prevention, 78.2% symptoms, significant knowledge gaps identified vaccination (13.4%) diagnostic tests (42.7%), with 58.9% respondents demonstrating poor overall knowledge. Negative attitudes reported 65.8% participants, although exhibited slightly more positive attitudes. Good observed 73.6% respondents, common behaviors including isolation frequent handwashing (58.8%). However, did not significantly differ across genders or marital status. Higher scores associated males (OR = 1.721, 95% CI= [1.42–2.07]), higher education 1.324, [1.07–1.62]), incomes 2.550, [1.56–4.15]). context likely exacerbated negative underscoring urgent need tailored educational campaigns initiatives. These efforts are critical improving MPOX preparedness populations.

Язык: Английский

Psychometric properties of an instrument measuring monkeypox knowledge, perception, and beliefs of health threat in health science students in a middle-income country DOI Creative Commons
Oriana Rivera‐Lozada, Miguel Ipanaqué-Zapata, Isabel Cristina Rivera-Lozada

и другие.

F1000Research, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13, С. 627 - 627

Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2025

Objective This study aimed to establish the factor structure and reliability of evaluation instrument measuring monkeypox (Mpox) knowledge, perception beliefs health threat in students area two universities Peru during 2022. Methods The methodology used was psychometric nature. variable on knowledge Mpox based made by Ricco et al., carried out with professionals, adjusted administered 416 students. Results results showed adequate goodness-of-fit indicators RMSEA SRMR coefficients lower than 0.08 a TLI 0.90 values for (KR20=0.70 α=0.73), threats being one highest (α=0.88 Ω=0.89). Conclusions Having instruments that accurately reflect will make it possible contribute significantly prevention, control management this disease and, at same time, be prepared address other challenges public future.

Язык: Английский

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Monkeypox awareness and public health challenges in conflict affected syria 2024 DOI Creative Commons

Rawan Al-Deeb,

Azmi Wali,

Noshy S. Mansour

и другие.

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025

Monkeypox (MPOX) is a zoonotic viral disease that has re-emerged and spread to non-endemic regions, drawing global attention. Understanding the knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) of vulnerable populations, particularly in conflict-affected areas, crucial for effective public health responses. This community-based cross-sectional study evaluates KAP general Syrian population regarding MPOX, focusing on areas affected by conflict. The was conducted between October 25 November 22, 2024, using culturally adapted validated structured online paper-based questionnaire. A total 2,035 responses were collected. sample included predominantly female participants (63.8%), aged 21–30 years (41.9%), mostly married (73.4%), urban residents (72.4%). Statistical analysis confidence intervals (95%) significance levels (p < 0.05). revealed while 80.3% understood causative factors, 81.2% transmission, 89% prevention, 78.2% symptoms, significant knowledge gaps identified vaccination (13.4%) diagnostic tests (42.7%), with 58.9% respondents demonstrating poor overall knowledge. Negative attitudes reported 65.8% participants, although exhibited slightly more positive attitudes. Good observed 73.6% respondents, common behaviors including isolation frequent handwashing (58.8%). However, did not significantly differ across genders or marital status. Higher scores associated males (OR = 1.721, 95% CI= [1.42–2.07]), higher education 1.324, [1.07–1.62]), incomes 2.550, [1.56–4.15]). context likely exacerbated negative underscoring urgent need tailored educational campaigns initiatives. These efforts are critical improving MPOX preparedness populations.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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