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{"title":"Response to Letter to Editor: Comment on \"Revisiting the Relationship Between Legal Awareness and Safe Abortion Utilization\".","authors":"Ololade Julius Baruwa, Emmanuel Banchani, Oluwaseyi Dolapo Somefun","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.73406","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.73406","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"9 10","pages":"e73406"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13678111/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149225038","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sun Safety Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Farmers in Ede-Oballa, Nigeria.","authors":"Ukah Cynthia Chinonso, Majani Edward","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.73137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.73137","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation of the sun poses significant health risks to outdoor workers. Farmers are particularly vulnerable, yet their knowledge and practices regarding sun protection are underreported in low-resource settings.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of sun safety among farmers in Ede-Oballa, Nsukka LGA, Enugu State, Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 155 farmers recruited using a convenience sampling method. Data were collected using a pretested, semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize responses. Associations between sociodemographic characteristics and sun safety practices were tested using <i>χ</i> ² tests, with significance set at <i>p</i> < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most farmers demonstrated good knowledge of sun protection (89.7%) and held positive attitudes (83.9%) towards sun safety practices. However, actual practice was below average (47.7%), and they showed low willingness to participate in sun safety workshops, possibly due to prior exposure to training/education on sun safety amongst the majority of the farmers (72.9%). Peer influence and perceived inconvenience were key factors affecting behavior. Farmers with tertiary education showed significantly higher sun safety practice levels (<i>p</i> < 0.05), while no significant relationship was found between knowledge and sun safety practices among the respondents, suggesting that knowledge alone may not translate into behavioral change.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite high knowledge and positive attitudes, sun safety practices among farmers remain inadequate, hindered by social and practical barriers. Educational interventions should be context-specific, peer-led, and embedded into routine farming activities to enhance adoption of protective behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"9 10","pages":"e73137"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13678114/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149225000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Histopathological Spectrum in FIT-Positive Patients With Abnormal Colonoscopy Findings at a Tertiary Medical Center in Lebanon: A Retrospective Observational Study.","authors":"Fatima El Houjeiry, Walid Nasreddine, Alissar El Sibaii, Hala Thaalibi, Farah Singer, Bilal Azakir","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.73409","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.73409","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aims: </strong>Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality, and the prognosis significantly depends on the diagnostic stage. Various screening initiatives have been established, among which the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) (FITFIT) which is prominent for its affordability, non-invasive approach, and wide acceptance. This study aimed to describe the spectrum of histopathological findings among patients with positive fecal occult blood test and abnormal colonoscopy findings, and to identify associated risk factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective observational study included 172 adults with documented positive FIT and abnormal colonoscopy findings at Makassed General Hospital from January 2024 to December 2025. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 25, and associations were assessed using chi-square or Fisher's exact tests, with significance defined as <i>p</i> < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 172 patients were included, with a mean age of 63.88 ± 11.79 years, and 55.2% were female. The most frequently recorded indications for colonoscopy were anemia (39%) and screening (37.2%). Polyps were the most common colonoscopy finding. Histopathological examination demonstrated that neoplastic polyps represented the predominant diagnosis (65.1%), followed by non-neoplastic lesions (24.4%) and malignancy (10.5%). Patients aged 45 years and older demonstrated a higher prevalence of polyps on colonoscopy; however, the difference did not reach statistical significance. No significant association was observed between gender and colonoscopy or histopathological findings. Abdominal pain and diarrhea were both significantly associated with non-neoplastic histopathological lesions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Among patients with positive FIT and abnormal colonoscopy findings, neoplastic polyps rather than malignancy represented the predominant histopathological findings, supporting the clinical utility of FIT in detecting clinically important colorectal lesions at earlier stages. In addition, variability in the histopathology depending on the clinical presentation may contribute to clinical assessment and risk stratification. Larger prospective studies are needed to determine predictors of advanced colorectal histopathology.</p>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"9 10","pages":"e73409"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13678108/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149224856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advancing Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Ki-67 Expression Prediction With Ultrasound Viscoelastography: Based on Peritumoral Assessment.","authors":"Xiaoli Huang, Bing Zhang, Fei Chen, Chunxiang Wei, Bei Lan, Huihui Yang, Demao Deng, Quanqing Zou","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.73394","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.73394","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Breast cancer is the most common invasive malignancy in women. Ultrasound viscoelastography may improve non-invasive diagnosis, but the clinical relevance of peritumoral viscoelastic parameters (VPs) and their correlation with Ki-67 remain unclear. This study explores these associations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A prospective study enrolled 256 breast masses (156 malignant, 100 benign). Patients underwent conventional ultrasound and viscoelastography. VPs were acquired within masses (A), peritumoral shells (Shell1: 1 mm, Shell2: 2 mm, Shell3: 3 mm), and combined regions (A' = A + Shell). Quantitative metrics included elasticity (V/1 E, V/0 E), dispersion coefficient (V/1 D), viscosity coefficient (V/0 V), and their maximum (Max), minimum (Min), mean(Mean), and standard deviation (SD) values. Diagnostic performance was evaluated by analyzing the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and calculating the area under the curve (AUC), followed by logistic regression. VPs were compared between high/low Ki-67 groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The AUCs of peritumoral VPs exceeded those from masses. V/1 D showed higher AUC than V/0 V and elasticity values, with Shell3 V/1 D SD having the highest AUC (0.840). The diagnostic efficacy of the peritumoral viscoelastic model surpassed that of the single elasticity parameter model, with 89.1% sensitivity, 73% specificity, 82.8% accuracy. Key variables included Shell3 V/1 D and Shell3 V/0 E. Shell1 V/0 V Max was significantly higher in high versus low Ki-67 expression groups (<i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The viscoelastic model improves diagnostic accuracy by quantifying peritumoral biomechanics, and certain VPs may predict Ki-67 expression. Peritumoral VPs show potential as novel non-invasive imaging biomarkers for early breast cancer evaluation.</p>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"9 10","pages":"e73394"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13678117/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149224904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge, Perception, and Intention to Promote Malaria Vaccination Among Students in Southwestern Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"James Success Odubia, Majani Edward","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.73290","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.73290","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Malaria remains a major public health burden in Nigeria, and the introduction of malaria vaccines offers a promising strategy for reducing morbidity and mortality. This study assessed knowledge, perception, and intention to promote malaria vaccination among health technology students in Southwestern Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted from November to December 2025 among 300 students using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, Spearman's correlation with approximate 95% confidence intervals, and HC3 robust multiple linear regression. Chi-square analyses of socio-demographic factors and intention were not interpreted because sparse cells violated test assumptions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most respondents demonstrated moderate (50.3%) to good (40.7%) knowledge of the malaria vaccine. A positive overall perception score-reflecting both supportive attitudes toward vaccination and awareness of implementation-related concerns-was observed in 63.7% of participants, while 81.3% showed high intention to educate and recommend vaccination. Median scores were 14.0/20.0 for knowledge, 34.0/40.0 for perception, and 39.0/40.0 for intention. Perception was strongly associated with intention (rho = 0.553, 95% CI 0.469-0.627, <i>p</i> < 0.001), whereas knowledge was not significantly associated with intention (rho = -0.095, <i>p</i> = 0.101). In robust regression, perception remained independently and strongly associated with intention (<i>B</i> = 0.455, 95% CI 0.371-0.539, <i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While knowledge of malaria vaccination was moderate to good among health technology students, perception was more strongly related to intention to promote vaccination. Addressing misconceptions while strengthening accurate and context-sensitive vaccine communication is essential for improving future vaccine promotion.</p>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"9 10","pages":"e73290"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13678115/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149224888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Patient Satisfaction With a One-Stop Service Center in a Tertiary Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Gong Xue, Chen Xia, Wei Li Li, Ding Xiao Rong, Peng Wei Qun","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.73330","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.73330","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the current status of outpatient satisfaction and its key influencing factors under the \"One-Stop\" service model, providing an empirical basis for optimizing outpatient service processes and enhancing operational efficiency.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted from March to April 2025, selecting 1016 outpatients (or their family members) from 15 departments in our hospital. The Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ) was used for investigation, covering basic patient information, appointment experience, quality of doctor-patient communication, and overall satisfaction. One-stop service convenience (11 items) and communication quality (4 items) were extracted as composite scores. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 27.0, employing descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation, and hierarchical linear regression to identify independent predictors of satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The overall satisfaction level among outpatients was relatively high, at 89.17% (906/1016). Pearson's correlation analysis revealed that both one-stop convenience (<i>r</i> = 0.992, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and communication quality (<i>r</i> = 0.934, <i>p</i> < 0.001) were strongly associated with overall satisfaction. Hierarchical regression further identified both as significant independent predictors: one-stop convenience (<i>β</i> = 0.767, <i>p</i> < 0.01) and communication quality (<i>β</i> = 0.254, <i>p</i> < 0.01), together explaining 99.9% of the variance in satisfaction (<i>R</i> ² = 0.999). In contrast, demographic variables (age, gender) and binary waiting time (on-time vs. delayed) were not significant in the multivariable model (all <i>p</i> > 0.05). Among the respondents, 94.69% (962/1016) expressed high recognition of the environmental convenience, and within this group, the excellent satisfaction rate reached 96.67%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The \"One-Stop\" service model can effectively enhance outpatient satisfaction. Service process efficiency (one-stop convenience) is the dominant driver of satisfaction, while the quality of doctor-patient communication serves as a distinct and complementary contributor. Environmental convenience remains a foundational element. These three factors should be key focuses in the continuous improvement of healthcare quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"9 10","pages":"e73330"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13678110/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149225032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Increased Serum TNF-α Levels Are Associated With Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Case-Control Study.","authors":"Tasnu Ara Nur, Zahra Labiba Ahmed, Faisal Abdullah Emon, Taslima Jamal Urmi, Mohammad Masud Parves, Md Rabiul Islam, Zabun Nahar","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.73277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.73277","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aims: </strong>Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental health disorder that affects many people in all aspects of their lives. It is characterized by persistent and excessive worry that the affected person finds difficult to control. The actual pathophysiology and mechanisms underlying GAD are still elusive. However, cytokines and cell signaling proteins are hypothesized to contribute to the pathogenesis of anxiety. The present study aimed to understand the association of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the pathophysiology of GAD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This case-control study recruited 43 GAD patients and 26 healthy controls (HCs) matched by age, sex, and other demographic factors. A clinical psychiatrist diagnosed patients and evaluated controls according to DSM-5 criteria. The GAD-7 scale was used to measure the severity of GAD symptoms. Serum TNF-α levels were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and appropriate statistical methods were applied to find the associations among the analyzed parameters.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed that TNF-α levels in GAD patients were significantly elevated than in HCs. The increased TNF-α levels were positively correlated with the severity of GAD symptoms. Moreover, the ROC curve reveals the AUC, sensitivity, and specificity as 0.888 (95% CI: 0.810-0.966), 84.6%, and 83.3%, respectively, at a cut-off value of 50.86 pg/ml. These results suggest a potential role of TNF-α in the pathophysiology and development of GAD.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings indicate the role of cytokine dysregulation in GAD pathogenesis. This research advances the understanding of the immune system's association with GAD. However, as this was a cross-sectional case-control study, TNF-α should at present be regarded as a candidate biomarker that needs validation in larger and longer-term studies before it can be used clinically.</p>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"9 10","pages":"e73277"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13678032/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149224860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction to \"Growth-Associated Protein 43 Levels in the Cerebrospinal Fluid Correspond to the Cerebral Blood Flow Alterations in Alzheimer's Dementia Continuum: An Original Study\".","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.73415","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.73415","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.70534.].</p>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"9 10","pages":"e73415"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13678109/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149224926","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Resurgence of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Lessons Learned and Future Directions.","authors":"Majani Edward, Yacinter Ndagabwene, Martha Ernest Rajabu, Ally Hamisi Ally, Hawa Mustapha, Daniel Boniphace John, Fransisca Kisigo","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.73180","DOIUrl":"10.1002/hsr2.73180","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains the global epicenter of Ebola virus disease (EVD), having experienced more than 15 outbreaks since the disease was first identified in 1976. The 2025 resurgence in Kasai Province, caused by <i>Orthoebolavirus zairense</i>, resulted in over 60 confirmed cases and a case fatality rate exceeding 65%, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in outbreak preparedness and response despite previous control successes. This article examines the drivers, response strategies, and public health implications of the 2025 Ebola outbreak.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This perspective synthesizes evidence from publicly available reports, epidemiological updates, genomic surveillance findings, and guidance from national and international public health agencies to examine the epidemiological characteristics, health system challenges, response interventions, and lessons learned from the 2025 Ebola outbreak in the DRC.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Genomic evidence suggested viral persistence in human reservoirs as a likely source of the outbreak. Delayed diagnosis due to limited laboratory capacity, reagent shortages, and slow sample transportation impeded timely case confirmation. Sociocultural factors, including unsafe burial practices, vaccine hesitancy, and community mistrust, further complicated containment efforts. The outbreak overwhelmed fragile health systems, with inadequate isolation facilities and personal protective equipment contributing to healthcare worker infections, which accounted for 10% of reported cases. Coordinated national and international interventions, including emergency response activation, ring vaccination with the rVSVΔG-ZEBOV-GP (Ervebo) vaccine, enhanced surveillance, contact tracing, infection prevention and control measures, and technical support from global partners, were instrumental in interrupting transmission.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The 2025 Ebola outbreak demonstrates the continued threat of recurrent EVD in the DRC and underscores the need for resilient surveillance systems, decentralized laboratory capacity, sustained infection prevention and control measures, healthcare worker protection, meaningful community engagement, and strengthened regional collaboration. Integrating genomic surveillance and advancing vaccine research will be critical for improving epidemic preparedness and strengthening health security across Central Africa.</p>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"9 10","pages":"e73180"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13673290/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149216868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Public Knowledge, Attitudes, and Preventive Practices Regarding Mpox in Bangladesh: Insights From a Community-Based Cross-Sectional Survey.","authors":"Hemayet Hossain, Md Hasan Ali, Md Abu Boccor Siddique, Sumaya Shargin Khan, Milon Mia, Suchona Akter, Afroza Sultana Nitu, Mohammad Nahian Rahman, Mostafizor Rahman, Md Abdur Nur Sakib, Md Mosharof Hosen, Jakia Sultana Koly, Tanvir Ahmad, Sadia Islam Ria, Tanvir Ahmed, Khadiza Akter Brishty, Md Nafij Mashrur, Shihab Ahmed, Md Shahidur Rahman Chowdhury, Md Mahfujur Rahman","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.73401","DOIUrl":"10.1002/hsr2.73401","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aims: </strong>Mpox has recently re-emerged as a significant global health concern, highlighting the importance of public awareness and preventive measures. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding Mpox and its epidemiology, prevention, and control measures among the general population of Bangladesh.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted from June 2024 to September 2024 among 1002 participants across 16 districts, using a multi-stage random sampling approach following STROBE guidelines. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire covering sociodemographics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Both univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to determine associations between sociodemographic factors and KAP outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 1002 respondents, only 37.2% demonstrated good knowledge of Mpox, while 74.0% had positive attitudes, and 80.0% reported satisfactory preventive practices. Awareness of Mpox as a viral disease was limited (37.3%), and only 22.5% knew about the protective role of smallpox vaccination. Higher education was strongly associated with good knowledge (AOR = 11.8; 95% CI: 5.61-25.8), positive attitudes (AOR = 5.68; 95% CI: 2.63-12.5), and satisfactory practices (AOR = 6.49; 95% CI: 2.62-16.8). Non-border residents were more likely to report positive attitudes (AOR = 3.07; <i>p</i> < 0.001) and satisfactory practices (AOR = 3.84; <i>p</i> < 0.001). Urban (AOR = 2.28; <i>p</i> = 0.003) and semi-urban (AOR = 2.19; <i>p</i> = 0.014) participants showed more positive attitudes. Attitudes and practices showed the strongest correlation (<i>ρ</i> = 0.793, <i>p</i> < 0.001), indicating a strong association between attitudes and preventive practices.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings suggest that gaps in awareness and training are associated with suboptimal practices, highlighting potential areas for targeted educational interventions. Strengthening community-level awareness and preparedness may support public health readiness for potential Mpox outbreaks in Bangladesh.</p>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"9 10","pages":"e73401"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13673291/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149216908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}