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

Dong, Chen; Yu, Zhou; Zhao, Ying; Ma, Xianjie

doi:10.1016/j.tmaid.2022.102533

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“…In addition, mainstream medias in China reported the first imported monkeypox cases in Hong Kong and Chongqing during the study, it might improve medical workers’ perceptions of monkeypox. Meanwhile, compared with the survey of monkeypox knowledge among general population, the medical staff in this study also had a higher levels of monkeypox knowledge [23] , [24] , [25] . As monkeypox cases have continued to rise around the world, the nosocomial transmission of MXPV can occur, potentially leading to the infection of medical workers [26] , [27] .…”

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Perceptions and worries about monkeypox, and attitudes towards monkeypox vaccination among medical workers in China: A cross-sectional survey

Peng

Wang

et al. 2023

Journal of Infection and Public Health

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Perceptions and worries about monkeypox, and attitudes towards monkeypox vaccination among medical workers in China: A cross-sectional survey

Peng

Wang

et al. 2023

Journal of Infection and Public Health

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“…It is worth mentioning that the rate of correct response that a virus was the cause of the mpox (61.5%) in this study was consistent with the 61.9% observed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia among HCWs (31), whereas it was much lower than what has been reported elsewhere in previous studies, although some of them conducted among groups of individuals in different settings. Indeed, in two studies conducted in Jordan based on medical students and HCWs revealed values of 77.2% (22) and 92.6% (22), in China in the general population of 83.1% (32), in Italy in occupational physicians, public health professionals, and general practitioners of 95.1% (29), and in Kuwait in physicians of 99% (27). Moreover, the value was higher than that observed in Turkey among physicians with only 0.4% that were aware that this was a bacterial infection (33).…”

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

Giudice

Polla²,

Folcarelli³

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundThis present survey sought to investigate the level of knowledge and the attitudes pertaining the monkeypox (mpox) virus infection among a sample of health care workers (HCWs) in Italy, as well as the possible role of different factors on these outcomes.MethodsThe cross-sectional survey was performed from July through October, 2022 at four randomly selected hospitals located in Southern Italy.ResultsThe questionnaire was completed by 421 HCWs, for an overall 59% response rate. Less than two-thirds were able to define the disease and the correct answer of the transmission mechanisms ranged from 22.8% for contact with contaminated objects to 75.8% through close contact with body fluids. Only 4% and 12.8% indicated HCWs and elderly/frail/people with underlying immune deficiencies as risk groups. The mean overall score of the knowledge assessment on mpox was 3.4 (0–9). The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that HCWs with a lower number of years of working experience and those who had acquired information about mpox from scientific journals were more likely to have a higher level of knowledge. The average score of the perception of the severity of the disease was 6.3. A similar score with a value of 6.1 has been observed for the statement that mpox is a serious problem for the population. Regarding the level of concern about contracting mpox, the mean score was 5.1. Only 10.5% reported that they feel that this disease can be prevented, with an overall mean score of 6.5. Almost all HCWs reported that they are still living as usual, with no modification of their behavior for fear of contracting the mpox. The results of the multivariate logistic regression model showed that women, HCWs with a higher level of knowledge about mpox, and those who needed additional information about mpox were more likely to have a higher level of perception of the severity of the disease.ConclusionThis survey has demonstrated that HCWs had an unsatisfactory level of knowledge toward mpox and only nearly half showed positive attitudes. Strategic health training programs should be made so that knowledge can be acquired.

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“…However, an early report by the WHO revealed that a lack of knowledge regarding mpox, particularly among healthcare providers, can be a major barrier to the preventive efforts [ 24 ]. Previous studies have found that the knowledge level about mpox is relatively low among health professionals and students as well as among the public in various regions of world, including the Middle East [ 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 ]. In the first month following the WHO alert, public concern over COVID-19 outpaced that of mpox in some countries outside Africa [ 34 ].…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Worry in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq during the Mpox (Monkeypox) Outbreak in 2022: An Online Cross-Sectional Study

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The rapid spread of monkeypox (mpox) has been declared as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and worry levels of the general population in the Kurdistan region of Iraq regarding the ongoing mpox multi-country outbreak. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted between 27–30 July 2022, using a convenience sampling method. The questionnaire was adapted from previous studies addressing the same topic. The independent Student’s t-test, one-way ANOVA, and logistic regression were used to assess possible factors associated with knowledge, attitude, and worry toward mpox. A total of 510 respondents were included in the final analysis. The participants showed a moderate level of mpox knowledge, a neutral attitude towards mpox, and a relatively moderate worry level. The logistic regression analysis showed that age, gender, marital status, religion, level of education, and place of residence were associated with mpox knowledge; however, the significant variables in the multivariate regression analysis were gender, religion, level of education, and residential area. Gender and residential area were associated with attitudes toward mpox; however, the significant variables in the multivariate regression analysis were gender and residential areas. The worry toward mpox was influenced by gender, marital status, religion, and place of residence, yet the significant variables in the multivariate regression analysis were gender, religion, educational level, and residential area. In conclusion, the Kurdish population had moderate knowledge, a neutral attitude, and a moderate level of worry about mpox. Considering the continuous rapid rise in mpox cases in several countries, and its possible risk as pandemic amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, proactive control measures, adequate disease prevention strategies, and preparedness plans need to be formulated and immediately implemented to tackle the appearance of fears among people, and to safeguard the mental health of the public.

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

Cited by 34 publications

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Perceptions and worries about monkeypox, and attitudes towards monkeypox vaccination among medical workers in China: A cross-sectional survey

Perceptions and worries about monkeypox, and attitudes towards monkeypox vaccination among medical workers in China: A cross-sectional survey

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

Knowledge, Attitude and Worry in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq during the Mpox (Monkeypox) Outbreak in 2022: An Online Cross-Sectional Study

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