Effectiveness of educational intervention for improving Monkeypox (Mpox) viral infection knowledge among MSM population

IF 4.7 3区医学 Q1 INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Journal of Infection and Public Health Pub Date : 2025-03-04 DOI:10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102726

Xueer Wu , Yuanyuan Xu , Xin Li , Songning Ding , Yang Hu , Zhengping Zhu

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Abstract

Background

Mpox is a zoonotic disease caused by the mpox virus (MPXV), which has recently exhibited human-to-human transmission globally. Due to its hidden nature and high-risk behaviors, men who have sex with men (MSM) has become a focal point for mpox prevention and control. This study evaluates the impact of health interventions on mpox knowledge awareness among MSM.

Methods

Through pre- and post-MIP surveys, we analyzed the awareness of mpox knowledge, preferences for acquiring mpox information, and preferred channels among MSM. Data collection occurred from August 2023 to March 2024, with a total of 1514 valid questionnaires collected. The Mpox Intervention Program (MIP) included the development and distribution of educational materials, Voluntary Counseling and testing (VCT) clinic consultations, and surveys.

Results

Post-intervention, the total score for mpox knowledge awareness significantly increased from 58.50 to 68.47 (P <0.001), and the knowledge awareness rate rose from 48.66 % to 64.60 % (P <0.001). The intervention significantly improved participants' understanding of mpox incubation period, asymptomatic infections, transmission routes, and prevention measures (P <0.001). MSM preferred obtaining mpox knowledge through new media and internet social platforms, with no significant changes in preferences pre- and post-MIP.

Conclusion

The MIP effectively improved mpox knowledge awareness and cognitive levels among MSM. These findings provide scientific evidence for optimizing health education strategies and controlling the spread of mpox.

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Journal of Infection and Public Health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH -INFECTIOUS DISEASES

CiteScore

13.10

自引率

1.50%

发文量

203

审稿时长

96 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Infection and Public Health, first official journal of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences and the Saudi Association for Public Health, aims to be the foremost scientific, peer-reviewed journal encompassing infection prevention and control, microbiology, infectious diseases, public health and the application of healthcare epidemiology to the evaluation of health outcomes. The point of view of the journal is that infection and public health are closely intertwined and that advances in one area will have positive consequences on the other. The journal will be useful to all health professionals who are partners in the management of patients with communicable diseases, keeping them up to date. The journal is proud to have an international and diverse editorial board that will assist and facilitate the publication of articles that reflect a global view on infection control and public health, as well as emphasizing our focus on supporting the needs of public health practitioners. It is our aim to improve healthcare by reducing risk of infection and related adverse outcomes by critical review, selection, and dissemination of new and relevant information in the field of infection control, public health and infectious diseases in all healthcare settings and the community.