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

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 8(2), С. 81 - 81

Опубликована: Янв. 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.

Язык: Английский

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Monkeypox (MPOX)-Related Knowledge and Vaccination Hesitancy in Non-Endemic Countries: Concise Literature Review

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(2), С. 229 - 229

Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2023

In May 2022, the world witnessed emergence of human monkeypox (MPOX), a new zoonotic viral disease in multiple non-endemic countries. This health threat has been associated with increased anxiety, especially after COVID-19 catastrophe. addition, people are exposed to an unprecedented amount information, making them vulnerable misinformation that may lead embracing conspiracy theories. literature review was conducted evaluate levels MPOX-related knowledge and attitudes toward its vaccination by reviewing studies indexed MEDLINE® until 15 November 2022. A total 16 countries were included this review, predominantly Europe, Middle East, Asia. Nine investigated exclusively awareness, two related MPOX vaccines, while five dealt both topics. The target populations mainly healthcare professionals general adult population. results revealed unsatisfactory level awareness among certain groups. Regarding vaccination, showed vaccine hesitancy is still common for except Chinese professionals, where rate acceptance estimated at 90.1%. could help understand first months comparing their evolution recent studies.

Язык: Английский

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

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11

Опубликована: Фев. 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.

Язык: Английский

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Willingness to get HPV vaccination among female university students in Kuwait and its relation to vaccine conspiracy beliefs

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 19(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2023

A substantial burden of high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and HPV-related cancers can be mitigated by vaccination. The current study aimed to investigate the willingness female students at University Kuwait get HPV vaccination its possible association with general vaccine conspiracy beliefs (VCBs). This cross-sectional survey was conducted during September-November 2022 using a validated VCB scale as instrument. final sample comprised 611 respondents median age 22 y majority Arab ethnicity (n = 600, 98.2%). Only 360 (56.9%) heard before participation these showed an above-average level knowledge (mean score 12.7 ± 2.6 out 16 maximum score), whom only 33 self-reported uptake (9.2%). accept free-of-charge seen among 69.8% participants, 20.1% who were hesitant 10.1% resistant. acceptance if payment is required 23.1%. Reasons for hesitancy/resistance included complacency disease risks, lack confidence in vaccination, inconvenience. embrace VCBs associated significantly higher odds hesitancy/resistance. detrimental impact endorsing manifested lower intention university Kuwait. should considered promotion efforts aiming reduce cancers.

Язык: Английский

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Assessing disparities in medical students’ knowledge and attitude about monkeypox: a cross-sectional study of 27 countries across three continents

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11

Опубликована: Июль 26, 2023

Background and aims The recent monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO) underscores importance of evaluating knowledge attitude medical students toward emerging diseases, given their potential roles as healthcare professionals sources public information during outbreaks. This study aimed to assess students’ about Mpox identify factors affecting level in low-income high-income countries. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted on 11,919 from 27 newly-developed validated questionnaire used collect data (14 items), (12 baseline criteria. relationship between a range with studied using univariate multivariate analyses. Results 46% participants were males; 10.7% sixth year; 54.6% knew smallpox; 84% received coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine; 12.5% had training Mpox. 55.3% good 51.7% positive towards it. Medical third, fifth, or year high- income countries who obtained friends, research articles, social media scientific websites predictors for knowledge. Conversely, being male coming showed negative relation Additionally, directly influenced residing urban areas, fifth education, having smallpox history receiving vaccine. Receiving possessing also attitude. On other hand, male, employed, program inversely predicting Conclusion There differences low countries, emphasizing need incorporating epidemiology re-emerging diseases like into curriculum improve prevention control.

Язык: Английский

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Knowledge and awareness of Algerian healthcare workers about human monkeypox and their attitude toward its vaccination: An online cross-sectional survey

Vacunas, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 24(2), С. 122 - 127

Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Transmission dynamics, complications and mitigation strategies of the current mpox outbreak: A comprehensive review with bibliometric study

Reviews in Medical Virology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 34(3)

Опубликована: Май 1, 2024

Abstract As the mankind counters ongoing COVID‐19 pandemic by novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2 (SARS‐CoV‐2), it simultaneously witnesses emergence of mpox virus (MPXV) that signals at global spread and could potentially lead to another pandemic. Although MPXV has existed for more than 50 years now with most human cases being reported from endemic West Central African regions, disease is recently in non‐endemic regions too affect countries. Controlling important due its potential danger a spread, causing morbidity mortality. The article highlights transmission dynamics, zoonosis potential, complication mitigation strategies infection, concludes suggested ‘one health’ approach better management, control prevention. Bibliometric analyses data extend understanding provide leads on research trends, need revamp critical healthcare interventions. Globally published mpox‐related literature does not align well areas/regions occurrence which should ideally have been scenario. Such demographic geographic gaps between location work epicentres be bridged greater effective translation outputs pubic systems, suggested.

Язык: Английский

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Ethical considerations during Mpox Outbreak: a scoping review

BMC Medical Ethics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Июль 22, 2024

Abstract Background Historically, epidemics have been accompanied by the concurrent emergence of stigma, prejudice, and xenophobia. This scoping review aimed to describe map published research targeting ethical values concerning monkeypox (mpox). In addition, it understand gaps related mpox associated stigma. Methods We comprehensively searched databases (PubMed Central, PubMed Medline, Scopus, Web Science, Ovid, Google Scholar) identify literature issues stigma from May 6, 2022, February 15, 2023. The key search terms used were “monkeypox”, “ethics”, “morals”, “social stigma”, “privacy”, “confidentiality”, “secrecy”, “privilege”, “egoism”, “metaethics”. followed framework proposed Arksey O’Malley in 2005 was further improved recommendations Levac et al. 2010. Results strategies employed yielded a total 454 articles. analyzed sources, types, topics retrieved articles/studies. authors able 32 studies that met inclusion criteria. Six included primary research. study revealed ongoing outbreak is contending with notable surge misinformation societal It highlights adverse impacts concerns mpox, which can negatively affect people disease. Conclusion study’s findings underscore imperative need enhance public awareness; involve civil society; promote collaboration among policymakers, medical communities, social media platforms. These collective endeavors are crucial for mitigating averting human-to-human transmission, tackling racism, dispelling misconceptions outbreak.

Язык: Английский

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Psychological Antecedents of Healthcare Workers towards Monkeypox Vaccination in Nigeria

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(12), С. 2151 - 2151

Опубликована: Дек. 15, 2022

The ongoing monkeypox (MPX) outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern. People in close contact with active MPX cases, including healthcare workers (HCWs), are at higher risk virus acquisition since the can be transmitted by skin or respiratory secretions. In this study, we aimed to assess psychological antecedents vaccination among Nigerian HCWs using 5C scale. We used an anonymous online cross-sectional survey recruit potential participants snowball sampling. questionnaire geo/socioeconomic features and vaccine acceptance (confidence, complacency, constraints, calculation, collective responsibility). A total 389 responses were included, median age 37 years (IQR: 28−48), 55.5% males, 60.7% married participants. Among studied HCWs, only 31.1% showed confidence vaccination, 58.4% expressed complacency towards 63.8% perceived constraints 27.2% calculated benefits risks 39.2% agreed receive protect others. determinants being single (OR = 5.07, 95% CI: 1.26−20.34, p 0.022), education level (with pre-college/high school as reference, professional/technical: OR 4.12, 1.57−10.73, 0.004, undergraduate: 2.94, 1.32−6.55, 0.008, postgraduate degree 3.48, 1.51−8.04, 0.003), absence chronic disease 2.57, 1.27−5.22, 0.009). significant predictors having middle-income 0.53, 0.33−0.89, 0.008), bachelor’s 2.37, 1.10−5.11, 0.027), knowledge someone who died due 0.20, 0.05−0.93, 0.040). Income was associated 0.62, 0.39−0.99, 0.046). Participants aged 46−60 had decreased odds calculation domain 0.52, 0.27−0.98, 0.044). Middle-income bachelor degree/postgraduate significantly influenced responsibility 2.10, 1.19−3.69, 0.010; 4.17, 1.85−9.38, < 0.001; 3.45, 1.50−7.90, 0.003, respectively). An investigation pattern-based sample revealed low levels high complacency. These factors recommended considered any efforts aiming promote needed country where is endemic.

Язык: Английский

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Conspiratorial Attitude of the General Public in Jordan towards Emerging Virus Infections: A Cross-Sectional Study Amid the 2022 Monkeypox Outbreak

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 7(12), С. 411 - 411

Опубликована: Ноя. 30, 2022

Conspiracy theories accompany the emergence of infectious diseases and 2022 multi-country monkeypox (MPX) outbreak is no exception. It possible that adoption conspiracy beliefs negatively impacts health behavior. We aimed to assess prevalence conspiratorial attitudes towards emerging virus infections (EVIs) response measures aiming control these among general public in Jordan. In addition, we assessed MPX knowledge belief role men who have sex with (MSM) spread. The online survey data were collected during 24 May 2022-28 June 2022. instrument was based on previously published scales designed measure EVI conspiracies. A total 611 respondents formed final study sample, a mean age 44 years majority females (

Язык: Английский

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