Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Associated Factors towards Monkeypox Infection among residents at Bahir Dar city, Northwest Ethiopia, 2024. Community based cross-sectional study.

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SAGE Open Nursing Pub Date : 2025-06-24 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1177/23779608251352392

Habtamu Semagne Ayele, Assefa Kebad Mengesha, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Abriham Adane Lakew, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Demis Getachew, Alemante Tafese Beyna

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Abstract

Background: Due to the rapid spread of monkeypox (Mpox), raising public awareness, ensuring effective information dissemination, and early monitoring of public health are crucial in controlling its transmission.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and associated factors towards Mpox infection among residents.

Method: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from August 17 to September 15, 2024, targeting local residents using a simple random sampling technique. A total sample size of 403 was calculated using a single population proportion formula. Data on Mpox-related knowledge, attitudes, and various socio-demographic factors were collected from the participants. Binary and multivariate logistic regression analyses were employed to identify factors associated with knowledge and attitudes toward Mpox.

Result: A total of 403 subjects were recruited for this study, with a mean age of 39.73 ± 11.22 (SD) years. Among the participants, 33.7% demonstrated good knowledge of Mpox, while 57.3% exhibited positive attitudes toward the disease. Key factors were identified which significantly affect the knowledge of residents including age (adjusted odds ratio (AOR):0.262, confidence interval (CI):0.100-0.685, p = 0.006), level of education (AOR:0.603, CI: 0.328-1.108, p = 0.001), marital status (AOR:1.151, CI:0.357-3.758, p = 0.029), and source of information (AOR: 1.164, CI:0.543 -2.495, p = 0.043). In same vein, the variables include, occupation, sex and educational status were significantly influencing resident's attitude.

Conclusion: This study revealed that overall knowledge about Mpox among residents was low. However, reasonable level of public attitude was identified. Overall, equitable public health interventions are needed to enhance public understanding and attitudes toward Mpox.

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2024年埃塞俄比亚西北部巴希尔达尔市居民猴痘感染知识、态度及相关因素评估基于社区的横断面研究。

背景：由于猴痘（Mpox）传播迅速，提高公众意识、确保有效的信息传播和早期公共卫生监测对控制其传播至关重要。目的：本研究的目的是评估居民对m痘感染的知识，态度和相关因素。方法：采用简单随机抽样方法，于2024年8月17日至9月15日以社区为基础进行横断面研究。总样本量403人，采用单一总体比例公式计算。从参与者那里收集了与mpox相关的知识、态度和各种社会人口因素的数据。采用二元和多元logistic回归分析来确定与m痘知识和态度相关的因素。结果：本研究共纳入403例受试者，平均年龄39.73±11.22 （SD）岁。在参与者中，33.7%的人对麻疹有良好的了解，57.3%的人对该疾病持积极态度。主要影响因素包括年龄（调整优势比（AOR）：0.262，置信区间（CI）：0.100 ~ 0.685, p = 0.006）、文化程度（AOR:0.603, CI: 0.328 ~ 1.108, p = 0.001）、婚姻状况（AOR:1.151, CI:0.357 ~ 3.758, p = 0.029）、信息来源（AOR: 1.164, CI:0.543 ~ 2.495, p = 0.043）。同样，职业、性别和受教育程度对居民态度有显著影响。结论：本研究揭示了居民对麻疹的总体认知水平较低。然而，公众的态度是合理的。总体而言，需要采取公平的公共卫生干预措施，以提高公众对麻疹的理解和态度。

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