Assessing healthcare workers’ confidence level in diagnosing and managing emerging infectious virus of human mpox in hospitals in Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia: multicentre institution-based cross-sectional study

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(7), С. e080791 - e080791

Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024

To assess healthcare workers' (HCWs) confidence level in diagnosing and managing mpox disease its associated factors hospitals the Amhara Region.

Язык: Английский

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Assessment of risk perception and subjective norms related to Mpox (monkeypox) among adult males in Bangladesh: A cross‐sectional study

Health Science Reports, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 6(6)

Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2023

Monkeypox (Mpox) has become a concern worldwide after spreading into nonendemic countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared this public health emergency of international and recommended to get vaccinated first who are at the highest risk. Risk perception subjective norms can influence decision vaccine uptake. Therefore, we intended perform cross-sectional study on male population in our country assess their risk Mpox.

Язык: Английский

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Perceptions and Knowledge of Public Towards Emerging Human Monkeypox in Yemen: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Год журнала: 2023, Номер Volume 16, С. 3689 - 3701

Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2023

The spread of monkeypox (mpox) worldwide poses a severe threat to human life. This virus leads disease with symptoms similar smallpox in humans. To combat this threat, improving public knowledge and perception toward mpox is vital for health preventive measures.A cross-sectional survey was carried out Yemen from December 2022 March 2023 investigate mpox. Individuals were approached through social media platforms using convenient sampling approach. Linear regression used determine the association between participants' (dependent variable) explanatory variables.A total 853 individuals consented take part study. A significant proportion respondents had low level (N=572, 67.06%). Most participants knew about nature diseases (75%, n=641), transmission mode (78.1%, n=668), hand sanitizer measures, skin- related symptoms. However, only 20.8% (n= 178) that diarrhea not symptom, 25.4% 217) antibiotics are unnecessary management. 57.7% (n=492) feared mpox, 47.7% 407) thought it conspiracy. good local international authorities controlling disease. Age, education level, having health-related certificate, receiving 2-dose vaccination COVID-19 statistically associations (P < 0.05). Social most often information source (78.3%, n= 668), followed by articles (41.1%, n=351).The study reveals Yemen, emphasizing need targeted educational campaigns, especially via media, strengthen measures control. Addressing Knowledge gaps correcting misconceptions crucial preparedness response

Язык: Английский

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Monkeypox spread among men who have sex with men: how do people explain this relationship? A quali-quantitative study of beliefs among heterosexual and non-heterosexual Italian individuals

Psychology and Sexuality, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(3), С. 415 - 431

Опубликована: Дек. 27, 2023

The majority of monkeypox (Mpox) cases in the 2022 outbreak have been traced back to mass gathering events May, primarily among men who sex with (MSM). While some quantitative studies exist literature, focusing mainly on link between Mpox knowledge, conspiracy theories, and vaccination hesitancy, there is a dearth qualitative or mixed-method research that examines beliefs surrounding this phenomenon, particularly including LGBTQIA+ groups. This study's primary objective delve into associated media's portrayal connection MSM during initial period. A total 333 participants, 212 cisgender women, 110 men, 11 individuals identifying other genders, took part an online quali-quantitative survey conducted June Italy. aimed explore participants' perceptions Mpox, their knowledge about it, attitudes towards sexuality. final thematic structure revealed hierarchical arrangement themes, encompassing: (1) linkage MSM, elucidated through risky sexual behaviours contextual factors; (2)The absence any connection, explained causal effects general mistrust society. Individuals identified as male at birth tended attribute reason behind contagion promiscuity. Conversely, non-heterosexual participants were more inclined consider both promiscuity presence stigma. results demonstrated diverse range opinions concerning spanning from behavioural risks stigmatising notion constitute socially hazardous group. It incumbent upon researchers scientific organisations disseminate lucid, non-alarmist, destigmatizing information curbing behaviours.

Язык: Английский

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Knowledge and Attitude towards Monkeypox: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2023

Abstract Background The increase in monkeypox (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. Methods A systematic review comprehensive literature meta-analysis were conducted using prominent databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, ScienceDirect, with an updated search until June 25, 2023. quality included cross-sectional studies was assessed Joanna Briggs Institute's Statistical Meta-Analysis Review Instrument. collected data recorded a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, analyses R software version 4.2.3. Additionally, Cochran's Q statistics applied assess heterogeneity studies. Results total 299 articles retrieved from 5 databases. This 27 sample 22,327 participants, which 57.13% women. 15 countries through online survey. All had high level quality. combined prevalence good about Mpox 33% (95% CI: 22%-45%; I2 = 100%), positive 40% 19%-62%; 99%). secondary outcome, intention vaccinate against 58% 37%-78%; Conclusion Good found be low. findings highlight identify gaps focus on implementing educational programs Terms used Institute Statistics Assessment Instrument (JBI-MAStARI), Prospective International Registry Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), Preferred Reporting Items for Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)

Язык: Английский

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