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Abstract
Introduction
Nurses play an important role in identifying and managing Monkeypox (Mpox) in China, which also puts them at increased risk of Mpox exposure at work. An in-depth investigation of nurses' knowledge and attitudes towards Mpox will help promote the control and management of related infectious diseases.
Material and Methods
Data were collected from nurses using an online questionnaire in China between January 2024 and March 2024. A convenient sampling was implemented. All participants completed a questionnaire encompassing general characteristics, knowledge, and attitudes toward Mpox. The dataset was analyzed using SPSS 29.0 by correlation, regression, t-test and ANOVA.
Results
The Study enrolled 387 nurses. Overall, 51.42% of participants demonstrated good knowledge, and 97.42% of respondents displayed a positive attitude towards Mpox. Relationship between nurses’ knowledge and attitude was positively correlated (p<0.001). The scores of nurses' attitudes towards Mpox were related to their professional titles and the Mpox knowledge training at work (p<0.001). The increase in professional titles from “Nurse” to “Nurse practitioner” demonstrated statistical significance (p<0.001) for the knowledge score. Similarly, the elevation from “Nurse” to “Supervisor nurse” also showed statistical significance (p<0.001). Although professional titles, received Mpox knowledge training at work and working environment were related to nurses' attitudes towards Mpox (p<0.001), the Mpox knowledge at work had no significant impact within the group (p=0.07).
Discussion
Nurses exhibit a positive attitude towards managing monkeypox, knowledge reserve level is moderate. There was no statistically significant between attitudes and knowledge training at work. It could be attributed to the influence of cultural stigma as an intermediary factor and requires further research. As crucial sources of disseminating information to the public, nurses should enhance their infectious disease knowledge through rigorous training programs and improve their management capabilities during outbreaks.
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