A multinational cross-sectional study on the awareness and concerns of healthcare providers toward monkeypox and the promotion of the monkeypox vaccination

Swed, Sarya; Alibrahim, Hidar; Bohsas, Haidara; Jawish, Nagham; Rais, Mohammed Amir; Nasif, Mohamad Nour; Hafez, Wael; Sawaf, Bisher; Abdelrahman, Ahmed S.; fathey, Sherihan; Ibrahim, Ismail Atef Ismail Ahmed; Almashaqbeh, Sondos Hussein Ahmad; Aljawarneh, Razan Mohammad Yousef; Rakab, Amine; EL-Shafei, Emad Hassan Hassan; Hurlemann, René; Elsayed, Mohamed

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2023.1153136

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“…Forty-nine articles were eligible for full-text screening. From these, 30 studies [ 1 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 ] were included in the meta-analysis. The PRISMA flow diagram of the study is shown in Figure 1 .…”

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“…According to NOS, six [ 13 , 18 , 24 , 25 , 27 , 37 ] of the included studies were of high quality, twenty-one [ 1 , 12 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 26 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 34 , 36 , 38 , 39 , 40 ] of moderate quality, and three [ 23 , 33 , 35 ] of low quality ( Table 2 ).…”

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Attitudes towards Receiving Monkeypox Vaccination: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Moawad,

Taha,

Nguyen

et al. 2023

Vaccines

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Background: The public’s attitude towards Mpox vaccination is a critical factor in the success of immunisation programmes. Understanding the factors contributing to vaccine acceptance or hesitancy is critical for developing effective health communication strategies. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to bring together evidence from observational studies on attitudes towards Mpox vaccination, including willingness and rejection. Methods: From this review’s inception until June 2023, a comprehensive search was conducted across four major electronic databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and EBSCO. The inclusion criteria included studies investigating public attitudes towards Mpox vaccination, as defined by acceptance and willingness to be vaccinated versus rejection and unwillingness. Results: Thirty studies met the inclusion criteria among the screened literature. An analysis of 27 studies involving 81,792 participants revealed that 45,926 (56.14%) were willing to receive the Mpox vaccination. In contrast, ten studies involving 7448 participants revealed that 2156 people (28.94%) were unwilling to receive the Mpox vaccination. Females were less willing to receive the vaccine than males, with an odds ratio (OR) of 0.61 (95% CI, 0.43–0.86). Furthermore, homosexuals were found to be more willing than heterosexuals, with an OR of 1.44 (95% CI, 1.14–1.80). Conclusion: Vaccination is emerging as a critical strategy for preventing Mpox infection and fostering herd immunity against potential outbreaks. Improving public awareness and acceptance of vaccination is critical to avoiding a situation similar to the COVID-19 pandemic. Targeted educational and outreach programmes could explain the benefits of vaccination, bridging the information gap and encouraging a proactive public health approach to emerging infectious diseases.

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Attitudes towards Receiving Monkeypox Vaccination: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Moawad,

Taha,

Nguyen

et al. 2023

Vaccines

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“…The present study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of HCWs and medical students regarding Mpox. To our knowledge, few national reports have assessed the knowledge and attitude of Mpox in this specific group ( Abd ElHafeez et al., 2023 ; Alkalash et al., 2023 ; Swed et al., 2023a ; Swed et al., 2023b ).…”

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Grasping knowledge, attitude, and perception towards monkeypox among healthcare workers and medical students: an Egyptian cross-sectional study

Amer,

Nofal,

Gebriel

et al. 2024

Front. Cell. Infect. Microbiol.

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BackgroundMonkeypox (Mpox) is a re-emerging infectious disease representing a new global challenge. It poses a substantial threat to countries, particularly those with a low number of cases. Due to its popularity as a tourist destination and its proximity to many African refugees, Egypt is potentially at risk of Mpox importation. Therefore, effective disease management necessitates healthcare workers (HCWs) to possess adept knowledge, along with a positive attitude and behavior. The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and perception of Egyptian HCWs and medical students towards human Mpox.MethodsThe present cross-sectional study data was collected from participants between October and December 2022 via a questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised 31 questions in the knowledge section, 11 questions in the attitude section, and 14 in the perception section.ResultsThe present study involved a total of 1,034 HCWs and medical students. It was found that 55.3% of the participants demonstrated adequate knowledge about Mpox, whereas 44.5% and 39.8% of the respondents exhibited favorable attitudes and perceptions towards the disease, respectively. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that adequate knowledge was significantly observed in ages older than 40 years (p < 0.001), married participants (p < 0.001), and doctors (p < 0.001). The positive attitude was significantly observed among the male sex (p = 0.045), urban residents (p = 0.002), and nurses (p = 0.002). Conversely, married participants (p = 0.013), doctors (p < 0.001), and individuals employed in pharmacy and laboratory departments (p < 0.001) experienced an increase in positive perception.ConclusionKnowledge, attitude, and perception towards Mpox among Egyptian HCWs and medical students exhibit suboptimal levels. Addressing these gaps is crucial to controlling and effectively preventing disease transmission.

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“…Furthermore, Roess, et al [ 28 ] indicated that the findings imply that the existing program of film-based educational activities helps enhance knowledge concerning disease-specific issues and may motivate people to seek out medical advice when mpox is detected. Moreover, Swed, et al [ 29 ] demonstrated that medical students and healthcare workers in the Arab world are more concerned with the COVID−19 virus than the mpox virus. Most medical practitioners have a basic understanding of the mpox virus.…”

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Knowledge and attitudes towards mpox and effect of intervention among College of Applied Medical Sciences students

Ibrahim

Zaghamir

2023

Libyan Journal of Medicine

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Objectives: This research aims to assess the base level of knowledge and attitude of Applied Medical Sciences Students regarding mpox and whether an educational intervention could improve their knowledge and attitude. Methods: A quasi-experimental research was used, involving 960 medical students from Applied Medical Sciences College at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, KSA. They were recruited from the beginning of November 2022 till the mid of January 2023 based on the non-randomized sampling method. A standardized, anonymous, and closed-ended questionnaire was used, compromising three main sections: participants’ demographics, knowledge, and attitudes toward the mpox epidemic. Results: Total knowledge scores of the studied sample in the pretest phase were 45.43 ± 6.29 compared to 65.03 ± 2.93 in the post-test phase. Besides, total attitude scores were 48.62 ± 4.78 before program implementation, while after conducting the program reached 70.65 ± 5.13. There was a notable improvement in the total knowledge score of the sample studied after the intervention was implemented, particularly for neurological manifestations. Conclusion: After the program’s implementation, there was an obvious improvement in the medical students’ total knowledge and attitude scores concerning the mpox epidemic. It is necessary to initiate well-organized training initiatives for all other medical faculties, paramedics, and applied health institutions in Saudi Arabia.

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A multinational cross-sectional study on the awareness and concerns of healthcare providers toward monkeypox and the promotion of the monkeypox vaccination

Cited by 13 publications

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Attitudes towards Receiving Monkeypox Vaccination: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Attitudes towards Receiving Monkeypox Vaccination: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Grasping knowledge, attitude, and perception towards monkeypox among healthcare workers and medical students: an Egyptian cross-sectional study

Knowledge and attitudes towards mpox and effect of intervention among College of Applied Medical Sciences students

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