Knowledge and attitude towards monkeypox among the Lebanese population and their attitude towards vaccination.
J Prev Med Hyg
; 64(1): E13-E26, 2023 Mar.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-20237293
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Monkeypox is a currently re-emerging disease in the world and several cases have been detected in Lebanon. For this reason, an assessment of the knowledge and attitude of the Lebanese population towards monkeypox and smallpox or monkeypox vaccines had to be done.Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire developed from previous literature among a sample of Lebanese residents. It recorded the sociodemographic characteristics and comorbidities of the participants and analyzed the patterns of knowledge and attitudes in Lebanon.Results:
Among 493 participants, it was found that there is a generally low knowledge of and an average attitude toward monkeypox. However, knowledge is better with higher educational levels, COVID-19 vaccination, and residency in the south of Lebanon and poorer with marriage and residency in Beirut. Attitude is better in females but poorer with higher educational levels. Several other effectors have been devised too. As for vaccination, taking the smallpox vaccine as a proactive measure is predicted with previous COVID-19 vaccination and better attitude but not in the residents of the north of Lebanon and married Lebanese residents. Higher educational levels and a better attitude were positive predictions of taking the monkeypox vaccine whenever it is developed.Conclusion:
This study revealed low level of knowledge and attitude towards monkeypox and its vaccines, which can be a rich resource when proactive measures are developed.Palavras-chave
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Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Vacinas
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Mpox
/
COVID-19
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
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Ensaios controlados aleatorizados
Tópicos:
Vacinas
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J Prev Med Hyg
Assunto da revista:
Saúde Pública
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
2421-4248
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