Perceptions, precautions, and vaccine acceptance related to monkeypox in the public in China: A cross-sectional survey

Wang, Bingyi; Peng, Xin; Li, Yuwei; Fu, Leiwen; Tian, Tian; Liang, Bingyu; Sun, Yinghui; Chen, Yuanyi; Wu, Xinsheng; Liu, Qi; Lin, Yifan; Meng, Xiaojun; Zou, Huachun

doi:10.1016/j.jiph.2022.12.010

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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

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Journal of Infection and Public Health

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“…A structured questionnaire was composed of six main sections addressing the following: socio-demographic information, HIV status, sexual behaviors, social life, knowledge of Mpox, and attitudes towards vaccines. The survey instruments used in this study were adapted from our previously published studies on COVID-19 and modified according to the questionnaire of other studies on the knowledge of and attitudes towards the current Mpox outbreak [ 25 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 ].…”

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Perception of and Vaccine Readiness towards Mpox among Men Who Have Sex with Men Living with HIV in China: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sun

et al. 2023

Vaccines

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Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV make up the majority of cases in the current Mpox outbreak. We aimed to investigate the perception of and vaccine readiness towards Mpox among MSM living with HIV in China. Methods: This cross-sectional online study was conducted from 10 August to 9 September 2022. Participants responded to survey questions about their socio-demographic information, HIV status, sexual behaviors, knowledge of Mpox, and attitudes towards Mpox vaccines. Results: A total of 577 MSM living with HIV participated in the study. A total of 37.6% expressed concerns about the Mpox epidemic in China, and 56.8% were willing to get the Mpox vaccine. Men who had > four sexual partners in the previous three months (aOR = 1.9 95% CI: 1.2–2.8 Ref: 0), had close contact with > four individuals in a day (3.1, 1.5–6.5 Ref: 0–3), were worried about the Mpox epidemic in China (1.6, 1.1–2.3 Ref: No), and believed that Mpox vaccines are safe (6.6, 2.7–16.4 Ref: No or not sure) and effective (1.9, 1.1–3.3 Ref: No) for people living with HIV were more likely to be willing to get the Mpox vaccine. MSM living with HIV with a high school education or below (0.5, 0.3–0.9 Ref: Postgraduate diploma), and sometimes (0.5, 0.3–0.8 Ref: Often), seldom, or never (0.5, 0.3–0.9 Ref: Often) followed news about Mpox were unwilling to get the Mpox vaccine. Conclusion: The ongoing Mpox pandemic has not attracted widespread concerns among MSM living with HIV in China. Having more sexual partners and close contacts, worrying about the Mpox epidemic, and believing in the vaccine’s safety and efficacy were predictors of their willingness to get the Mpox vaccine. Efforts should be made to raise awareness of the potential risk of Mpox in this at-risk population. Public health strategies should fully address predictors of vaccination willingness.

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“…Depressive symptoms were measured by a Chinese version of the two-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2) with probable depressive symptoms defined as a score ≥3. 38 Sexual lifestyle characteristics. Sexually active status was defined as having engaged in vaginal, oral and/or anal sex at least once in the past 12 months based upon previous research on the sexual behavior among OALHIV.…”

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Correlates of Sexual Lifestyles Among Older Adults Living With HIV in China: Findings From the Sexual Well-being (SWELL) Study

Wang

Peng

et al. 2023

Infect Microb Dis

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Sexual lifestyles are closely related to overall human health and well-being. Few studies have focused on sexual lifestyles among older adults living with HIV (OALHIV), especially in low- and middle-income countries. This study is a part of the sexual well-being among older adults in China (SWELL) study, which is a multi-centre cross-sectional study focused on sexual health among older adults aged 50 years and older. Participants were 680 OALHIV (≥ 50 years old) from the SWELL study conducted from June 2020 to December 2022. Data were collected through one-on-one interviews. We used logistic regression to assess the correlates of sexual activity and sexual satisfaction. Among all participants, 37.1% were sexually active. Being older, male, in a steady relationship, and employed were associated with being sexually active. The prevalence of sexual satisfaction was 69.8% among sexually active OALHIV. Being homosexual and reporting a better general health status were associated with sexual satisfaction. OALHIV who have depressive symptoms were less likely to report sexual satisfaction. To support holistic healthy ageing among OALHIV, it is important for healthcare providers to be educated about the importance of enquiring about sexual activity, satisfaction and problems, and addressing concerns whilst conveying sex-positive attitudes during clinical reviews, as these are still critical aspects of their health and well-being.

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Perceptions, precautions, and vaccine acceptance related to monkeypox in the public in China: A cross-sectional survey

Cited by 28 publications

References 31 publications

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

Perception of and Vaccine Readiness towards Mpox among Men Who Have Sex with Men Living with HIV in China: A Cross-Sectional Study

Correlates of Sexual Lifestyles Among Older Adults Living With HIV in China: Findings From the Sexual Well-being (SWELL) Study

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