Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of mpox cases: correspondence

Mungmunpuntipantip, Rujittika; Wiwanitkit, Viroj

doi:10.1590/s2237-96222023000100026

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“…In 2022, an average of 13 cases per day was reported, with an increase during school vacation periods (Evangelista et al, 2022). Males accounted for 96.2% of all Brazilian cases, and among those who reported their sexual behavior, selfidentified MSM represented 84.1% of cases, with sexual transmission (82%) during casual sexual encounters (66%), resulting in skin eruptions, fever, genital lesions, and headaches (Brazil & da, 2022;Mungmunpuntipantip & Wiwanitkit, 2023;Pinto-Pulido et al, 2023;Schrarstzhaupt et al, 2022). Additionally, the impact of diseaserelated stigma in Brazil has led to a conservative and discriminatory wave against the LGBTQIAPN+ population, particularly targeting gay men and MSM, with homophobic statements from the former president opposing the acquisition of vaccines for Mpox epidemic control (Sousa et al, 2022).…”

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Exploring self‐care practices and health beliefs among men in the context of emerging infectious diseases: Lessons from the Mpox pandemic in Brazil

da Silva Bulcão,

Prates,

Pedrosa

et al. 2024

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Our goal was to explore self‐care practices among men who have sex with men in the context of Mpox in Brazil. This study used qualitative research methods, including interviews and thematic analysis, to collect and analyze data from male participants across the Brazilian territory. The narratives unveil men's perspectives on self‐care, risk reduction, and health beliefs during the Mpox pandemic. Our findings highlight a multifaceted approach to self‐care among men, encompassing hygiene, physical contact management, mask usage, skin lesion vigilance, and adherence to official guidelines. Men's attitudes toward sexual behaviors emphasize the importance of reducing sexual partners, practicing safe sex, and combating misinformation through accurate information dissemination. The development of these behaviors and self‐care practices can be facilitated by nurses guided by Dorothea Orem's Self‐Care Theory, supported by patient‐centered care, with strategies to address and confront the stigma associated with the disease and provide emotional support. Thus, the study underscores the pivotal role of self‐care in mitigating infection risks, especially in the context of emerging infectious diseases. It acknowledges the impact of socio‐cultural factors and healthcare policies on men's preventive measures. However, it also recognizes limitations, such as potential bias due to stigma concerns and a nonrepresentative sample. Ultimately, the research advocates for tailored education, promotion of gender equity, and healthcare empowerment to effectively manage health risks in such contexts.

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