Mpox: Risks and approaches to prevention

Amer, Fatma; Khalifa, Hend E.S.; Elahmady, Mohammed; ELBadawy, Nissreen E; Zahran, Wafaa A; Abdelnasser, Moustafa; Rodríguez‐Morales, Alfonso J.; Wegdan, Ahmed Ashraf; Tash, Rehab M. Elsaid

doi:10.1016/j.jiph.2023.04.001

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“…The overall perception of participants was poor. Misperception of many vaccine-related elements, as reported by other authors ( Janssen et al., 2021 ), can be attributed to emotive and personal factors and obsession as well as other factors ( Hazra et al., 2022 ; Amer et al., 2023 ; Bertran et al., 2023 ). The regression analysis revealed a significant level of perception among pharmacists and laboratory workers.…”

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“…Moreover, the identification of high-risk groups will aid in preventing the inadvertent omission of potential signs and symptoms that may manifest among particularly susceptible populations ( Rodriguez-Morales and Amer, 2022 ). The fact that the majority of participants acknowledge that the disease can be prevented by implementing effective IPC measures is comforting ( Amer et al., 2023 ). According to a study conducted by Alshahrani et al.…”

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“…This phenomenon is also observed in other viruses. The lack of understanding of various factors during the initial outbreak in non-endemic countries can contribute to re-emergence of the disease ( Amer et al., 2023 ). Despite the extensive utilization of vaccination, recent studies have reported several breakthrough infections after using the modified vaccinia Ankara–Bavaria Nordic (MVA–BN) vaccine in preventing Mpox infection ( Hazra et al., 2022 ; Bertran et al., 2023 ; Taha et al., 2023 ).…”

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

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Nofal,

Gebriel

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“…Monkeypox (Mpox) virus was first observed in cynomolgus monkeys kept for research in Denmark in 1958, 1 and Mpox in humans was first determined in Central Africa in 1970 with clinical similarities and different epidemiology to smallpox 2 . Throughout history, the Mpox virus has caused several outbreaks, the most recent of which occurred in endemic and nonendemic regions around the world in 2022 3,4 …”

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“…2 Throughout history, the Mpox virus has caused several outbreaks, the most recent of which occurred in endemic and nonendemic regions around the world in 2022. 3,4 Mpox virus, with a double-stranded DNA genome, belongs to the Poxviridae family, the Chordopoxvirinae subfamily, and the genus Orthopoxvirus (OPXV). 5 Two genetically different Mpox viral strains (clades) have been discovered, one in Central Africa and the other in West Africa.…”

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