Knowledge of Mpox, Media Exposure, and Clinical Experience: DOI Creative Commons

Aime Fidele Ndayiragije Mvuyekure,

Daniel Muhayimana,

Simon Pierre Ndayishimye MVuyekure

и другие.

Pan-African Journal of Health and Environmental Science, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 3(2), С. 74 - 89

Опубликована: Дек. 26, 2024

Background: This study aimed to determine the predictors of nursing students’ preparedness for disease outbreaks and relationships between knowledge Mpox, media exposure, clinical experience, as moderated by demographic variables. One hundred respondents were selected using stratified random sampling from four academic levels at University Gitwe. Methods: The employed a Quantitative research design. results indicated that had high Mpox (66%), exposure (mean = 2.69, SD 0.743), substantial experience 2.58, 0.794). Despite facing certain challenges, there was level outbreaks, particularly concerning 2.77, 0.73). Findings: found negligible non-significant correlation with (rho -0.077, p 0.445). Conversely, exhibited moderate positive 0.636, < 0.001), while showed but relationship (R² 0.142). Conclusion: findings suggest training programs enhance manage outbreaks. Media identified most significant predictor preparedness. Based on these findings, it is recommended integrate literacy, structured training, disaster workshops into education curricula strengthen capacity respond public health emergencies effectively.

Язык: Английский

Navigating the fear: assessing nursing students’ concerns and preventive practices in response to Monkeypox in Egypt DOI Creative Commons
Shaimaa Mohamed Amin, Doaa El Demerdash,

Mona Metwally El‐Sayed

и другие.

BMC Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025

Abstract Background Monkeypox has emerged as a global health concern, necessitating preventive measures and awareness among healthcare students. Understanding nursing students’ fears, concerns, practices regarding can help improve preparedness response strategies. Aim This study aimed to assess the levels of fear, related monkeypox students at Beni Suef University, Egypt, during 2024–2025 academic year. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed, involving 505 systematically randomized recruited. Data collection utilized three validated tools: Fear Scale, Concern Preventive Practices Scale. Reliability confirmed with Cronbach’s alpha values ranging from 0.87 0.94. analysis included statistics, Spearman correlation, multiple linear regression using SPSS Version 23. Results Most (56.2%) rarely worried about infection, though 49.2% reported anxiety influenced by media coverage. High were noted, 60.6% frequently practicing hygiene measures. strong positive correlation between concern fear ( r = 0.646, p < 0.001) moderate 0.229, 0.001). also significantly correlated 0.432, Multiple (R² 0.216, F 22.633, revealed that predictor practices, while had but non-significant effect (B 0.138, 0.156). Age not significant 0.251, 0.637), whereas family income showed negative association -1.885, 0.010). Conclusion The concerns students, generally high adherence practices. Implication Findings suggest need for targeted education programs address monkeypox-related enhance measures, thus improving readiness respond emerging threats.

Язык: Английский

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Assessment of the knowledge, attitude, and perception of the world's population towards monkeypox and its vaccines: A systematic review and descriptive analysis of cross-sectional studies DOI Creative Commons
Mohammad Tanashat, Obieda Altobaishat,

Abdulrahman Sharaf

и другие.

Vaccine X, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 20, С. 100527 - 100527

Опубликована: Авг. 3, 2024

Prevention and treatment of the monkeypox virus (Mpox) remain challenging in areas where it is endemic. This systematic review meta-analysis aimed to collect this information from various studies one study give a comprehensive view people's opinions, fears, behaviors about virus.

Язык: 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

и другие.

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(15), С. e35196 - e35196

Опубликована: Июль 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.

Язык: Английский

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Assessment of knowledge and attitude of healthcare professionals towards Mpox in a Nigerian hospital DOI Creative Commons
Edidiong Orok,

God’sTreasure Adele,

Olawale Oni

и другие.

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(1)

Опубликована: Ноя. 11, 2024

Mpox is a zoonotic viral disease that presents significant public health challenges. Despite the pivotal role of healthcare workers, research on their knowledge and attitudes towards mpox limited. This study aimed to assess workers' knowledge, awareness attitude regarding as well associated factors at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, utilizing 34-item semi-structured questionnaire. Knowledge levels were categorized good (> 70% score), fair (50-69%), or poor (< 50%), while classified positive moderate negative 50%). Statistical analyses included independent sample T-test, One-way Analysis Variance, Chi-square tests. Among total 227 professionals, majority females (59%) singles (54.2%). Over 79% correctly identified infection, 59.9% recognized its potential transmission through monkey bite. Overall, 22.5% demonstrated knowledge. Majority (61.7%) acknowledged worldwide pandemic, with 89% agreeing it could strain affected countries' systems. Healthcare workers exhibited mpox. Gender (Males, (p = 0.003), age 40 years 0.008), experience (6-10 years; < 0.001), professional qualification (physicians, 0.002), previous training 0.001) significantly influenced levels, but no associations found between demographic variables attitudes. The revealed high level low among most participants. professionals also Factors such gender, age, experience, qualification, did not influence participants highlighting importance targeted educational interventions.

Язык: Английский

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Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Prevention of Mpox in Vietnam DOI Creative Commons

Han Thi Ngoc Nguyen,

Tap Van Nguyen, Khanh V. Tran

и другие.

SAGE Open, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(4)

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024

The re-emergence of the mpox virus in context COVID-19 pandemic is affecting people worldwide. This study aimed to investigate knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward among healthcare providers Vietnam. A cross-sectional was conducted from August October 2022 using a self-reported questionnaire based on literature theoretical framework Health Belief Model. association between practices associated factors investigated by performing multivariable logistic regression analysis. total 612 participants were included final statistical Amongst them, rates sufficient positive good regarding 54.4%, 36.8%, 51.8%, respectively. Participants who female attended training about more likely show higher practices. Meanwhile, those knew through social media less have than their counterparts. Those with knowledge attitude found be findings showed low levels KAP especially attitudes providers. Educational interventions should implemented enhance as well emphasize threat that emerging zoonotic diseases pose community health.

Язык: Английский

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A cross-sectional study of Mpox Knowledge, Attitudes toward Mpox Vaccination and Mpox Vaccine Hesitancy Among Teachers in Kenya DOI Creative Commons
Mbuvi P. Mutua, Michael M. Gicheru, Joshua M. Mutiso

и другие.

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Ноя. 21, 2024

Abstract Background: Sixteen African countries, including Kenya, reported mpox cases in July and August, prompting the Africa Centers for Disease Control to declare outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security on 13th August 2024. The World Organization issued an advisory mpox-related prevention schools whereby teachers are expected support mpox-infected students. There is dearth information knowledge attitudes toward vaccination among Kenya. Method: An online survey involving 1139 was conducted from 21st 3rd October, 2024 determine level vaccine hesitancy factors. Results: teachers’ mean score 8.2 out 12 whereas attitude 3.7 6. At time survey, more than 34 % respondents were not aware country. rate 49.78 %. More 62 participants cited concerns about side effects as main reason hesitancy. However, with certificate diploma likely accept be vaccinated against mpox. Only 1.23 received Teachers Service Commission. This study identifies gaps vaccination. It suggests that collaboration between Commission healthcare providers can ensure effective school community-based strategies by improving

Язык: Английский

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Knowledge of Mpox, Media Exposure, and Clinical Experience: DOI Creative Commons

Aime Fidele Ndayiragije Mvuyekure,

Daniel Muhayimana,

Simon Pierre Ndayishimye MVuyekure

и другие.

Pan-African Journal of Health and Environmental Science, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 3(2), С. 74 - 89

Опубликована: Дек. 26, 2024

Background: This study aimed to determine the predictors of nursing students’ preparedness for disease outbreaks and relationships between knowledge Mpox, media exposure, clinical experience, as moderated by demographic variables. One hundred respondents were selected using stratified random sampling from four academic levels at University Gitwe. Methods: The employed a Quantitative research design. results indicated that had high Mpox (66%), exposure (mean = 2.69, SD 0.743), substantial experience 2.58, 0.794). Despite facing certain challenges, there was level outbreaks, particularly concerning 2.77, 0.73). Findings: found negligible non-significant correlation with (rho -0.077, p 0.445). Conversely, exhibited moderate positive 0.636, < 0.001), while showed but relationship (R² 0.142). Conclusion: findings suggest training programs enhance manage outbreaks. Media identified most significant predictor preparedness. Based on these findings, it is recommended integrate literacy, structured training, disaster workshops into education curricula strengthen capacity respond public health emergencies effectively.

Язык: Английский

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