Assessment of Knowledge of Monkeypox Viral Infection among the General Population in Saudi Arabia

Pathogens, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 11(8), С. 904 - 904

Опубликована: Авг. 11, 2022

Monkeypox is re-emerging and spreading over the world, posing a serious threat to human life, especially in non-endemic countries, including Saudi Arabia. Due paucity of research on knowledge about monkeypox Arabia, this study aimed evaluate general population’s sample country. A web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted from 25 May 2022 15 July 2022. Participants’ 23-item scale socio-demographic characteristics were gathered survey. Pearson’s Chi-square test used compare level (categorized into high low) explanatory variables. Out 480, only 48% respondents had (mean score > 14). age, marital status, residential region, living urban area, education level, employment being healthcare worker, income, smoking status significantly associated with (p < 0.01). Overall, social media (75.0%) most frequently reported source where participants obtained monkeypox-related information followed by TV radio (45.6%), family or friend (15.6%), provider (13.8%). We found that overall infection slightly poor among population. These findings highlight urgent need for public promote awareness engage ahead outbreak.

Язык: Английский

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Monkeypox: A Comprehensive Review

Viruses, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 14(10), С. 2155 - 2155

Опубликована: Сен. 29, 2022

The 2022 multi-country monkeypox outbreak in humans has brought new public health adversity on top of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. spread to 104 countries throughout six continents world, with highest burden North America and Europe. etiologic agent, virus (MPXV), been known since 1959 after isolation from infected monkeys, virulence among reported 1970s, mainly endemic West Central Africa. However, re-emerged at an unprecedented pace, particular concern its human-to-human transmissibility community non-endemic regions. As a mitigation effort, healthcare workers, policymakers, general worldwide need be well-informed this relatively neglected viral disease. Here, we provide comprehensive up-to-date overview monkeypox, including following aspects: epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, management. In addition, current review discusses preventive control measures, latest vaccine developments, future research areas re-emerging that was declared as emergency international concern.

Язык: Английский

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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, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(9), С. 1722 - 1722

Опубликована: Сен. 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.

Язык: Английский

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The Role of Psychological Factors and Vaccine Conspiracy Beliefs in Influenza Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake among Jordanian Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(8), С. 1355 - 1355

Опубликована: Авг. 19, 2022

Vaccination to prevent influenza virus infection and lessen its severity is recommended among healthcare workers (HCWs). Health professionals have a higher risk of exposure viruses could transmit the vulnerable patients who are prone severe disease mortality. The aim current study was evaluate levels vaccine acceptance uptake as well determinants, Jordanian HCWs over last season 2021/2022. This based on self-administered electronic survey that distributed in March 2022. Psychological determinants conspiracy beliefs were assessed using previously validated 5C scale questionnaire (confidence, complacency, constraints, calculation collective responsibility) scale. sample comprised total 1218 HCWs: nurses (n = 412, 33.8%), physicians 367, 30.1%), medical technicians 182, 14.9%), pharmacists 161, 13.2%) dentists 87, 7.1%), others. About two-thirds expressed willingness receive vaccination if provided free charge 807, 66.3%), whereas less than one-third willing pay for 388, 31.9%). self-reported 62.8%. following factors significantly associated with freely, opposed hesitancy/rejection: male sex; HCW categories; confidence responsibility; lower constraints calculation. Higher correlated categories, older age, monthly income, responsibility, complacency embrace general beliefs. results can provide helpful clues improve coverage Jordan. Consequently, this help protect patient groups reserve valuable resources settings. appeared be most significant uptake, rates which should considered educational interventional measures aiming promote vaccination.

Язык: 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, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 11(9), С. 994 - 994

Опубликована: Авг. 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 (

Язык: Английский

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Knowledge and vaccination intention of monkeypox in China's general population: A cross-sectional online survey

Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 52, С. 102533 - 102533

Опубликована: Дек. 18, 2022

Public awareness of monkeypox is critical in the fight against this infectious disease. However, at present a survey Chinese population on lacking. This study was conducted to compensate for lack knowledge and identify vaccination intention assessment China. The questionnaire comprised 20 items with following three aspects: basic information, knowledge, willingness vaccinate or pay. For study, 521 valid respondents were recruited. Utilizing logistic regression, researchers identified factors related intentions. average total score 5.6 (score range 0–10), 309 (59.3%) participants categorized as having greater based 6. Most (76.4%) willing accept vaccination. acceptable cost vaccine CNY261.2. Factors such level education, working within healthcare profession knowledge. An increased higher vaccinate. Participants who pay more vaccines included those high incomes, suffered from chronic diseases, workers. had relatively demonstrated receive vaccine.

Язык: Английский

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Monkeypox Cross-Sectional Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Willingness to Vaccinate among University Students in Pakistan

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 11(1), С. 97 - 97

Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2022

This study aimed to explore knowledge, attitude, perceptions, and willingness regarding vaccination among university students in Pakistan. cross-sectional was carried out using an open online self-administered survey via Google Forms. The data were collected between the 15 30 of October 2022. A total 946 respondents participated study, which majority female (514, 54.3%). Most belonged a medical background, specifically pharmaceutical sciences. did not know about monkeypox before 2022 (646, 68.3%). Regarding overall knowledge monkeypox, most had average (726, 76.7%), with very few having good (60, 6.3%). attitudes towards neutral (648, 68.5%). There significant association Monkeypox type academic degree (p < 0.001), discipline region 0.001). vaccinate population (67.7%). current pointed that respondents, considerable gaps aspects. attitude neutral. Further, strongly associated degree, discipline, respondents. Our findings emphasize need raise public awareness by educating on virus. will improve adherence preventative recommendations.

Язык: Английский

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Monkeypox: Immune response, vaccination and preventive efforts

Narra J, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 2(3)

Опубликована: Окт. 21, 2022

Infectious threats to humans are continuously emerging. The 2022 worldwide monkeypox outbreak is the latest of these with virus rapidly spreading 106 countries by end September 2022. burden ongoing manifested 68,000 cumulative confirmed cases and 26 deaths. Although usually a self-limited disease, patients can suffer from extremely painful skin lesions complications occur reported mortalities. antigenic similarity between smallpox (variola virus) be utilized prevent using vaccines; treatment also based on antivirals initially designed treat smallpox. However, further studies needed fully decipher immune response evasion mechanisms. In this review we provide an up-to-date discussion current state knowledge regarding special focus innate response, mechanisms vaccination against virus.

Язык: Английский

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The willingness of Chinese healthcare workers to receive monkeypox vaccine and its independent predictors: A cross‐sectional survey

Journal of Medical Virology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 95(1)

Опубликована: Ноя. 11, 2022

The global monkeypox outbreak in 2022 has severely affected the life and health of people. Currently, partial smallpox vaccines have been approved for prevention. Considering potential occupational risks infection among healthcare workers (HCWs), this study explored willingness Chinese HCWs to receive vaccine analyzed factors influencing their decision. We conducted an online cross-sectional survey 10 hospitals from May 30th, August 1st, 2022. Specifically, a self-report questionnaire was administered evaluate attitude acceptance toward vaccine, followed by multivariate logistic regression analysis determine independent predictors vaccination. included 1032 participants, whom 90.12% expressed vaccination (vaccine hesitancy rate = 9.88%). Univariate showed that 11 variables differed significantly between groups. Multivariate demonstrated age 30-40 years (odds ratio [OR] 0.504, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.284-0.893, p 0.019 vs. <30 old), working secondary hospital (OR 0.449, CI: 0.249-0.808, tertiary hospital), considering necessary controlling 4.135, 2.109-8.106, < 0.001 not it necessary), pay 2.125, 1.206-3.745, 0.009 no pay), implementation mandatory 1.990, 1.023-3.869, 0.043 recommending family members friends take 13.847, 7.487-25.609, recommending) were crucial monkeypox-related This evaluated rates found mainly correlated age, level, Therefore, promote absorption, we recommend expanding publicity, formulating reasonable policies, improving recognition vaccines.

Язык: Английский

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MonkeyPox2022Tweets: A Large-Scale Twitter Dataset on the 2022 Monkeypox Outbreak, Findings from Analysis of Tweets, and Open Research Questions

Infectious Disease Reports, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 14(6), С. 855 - 883

Опубликована: Ноя. 14, 2022

The mining of Tweets to develop datasets on recent issues, global challenges, pandemics, virus outbreaks, emerging technologies, and trending matters has been significant interest the scientific community in past, as such serve a rich data resource for investigation different research questions. Furthermore, outbreaks COVID-19, Ebola, Zika virus, flu, just name few, were associated with various works related analysis multimodal components infer characteristics conversations Twitter these respective outbreaks. ongoing outbreak monkeypox declared Global Public Health Emergency (GPHE) by World Organization (WHO), resulted surge about this Twitter, which is resulting generation tremendous amounts Big Data. There no prior work field thus far that focused dataset. performing comprehensive outbreak. To address makes three contributions field. First, it presents an open-access dataset 556,427 have posted since first detected case A comparative study also presented compares 36 development further uphold novelty, relevance, usefulness Second, paper reports results This several novel findings; instance, out all 34 languages supported English most used language post monkeypox, 40,000 day WHO GPHE, total 5470 distinct hashtags #monkeypox hashtag, iPhone leading source sentiment was performed, show despite lot discussions, debate, opinions, information, misinformation, topics regard, LGBTQI+ community, vaccines etc., "neutral" present Tweets. It followed "negative" "positive" sentiments, respectively. Finally, support field, list 50 open questions areas Data, Data Mining, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning may be investigated based

Язык: Английский

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