ArticleBMC public health2025
Assessment of MPOX infection-related knowledge levels, concerns, and associated factors: a community-based cross-sectional study.
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- Knowledge level regarding mpox among nurses in China: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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- Knowledge and perceptions of monkeypox among university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: implications for public health preparedness.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundMPOX (Monkeypox) is a zoonotic disease of increasing global concern due to its re-emergence and potential for human-to-human transmission. Effective public health interventions rely on understanding socio-demographic determinants of knowledge and perceptions of the disease. This study aimed to investigate MPOX-related knowledge and concerns among a diverse sample in Türkiye, identifying key factors influencing knowledge levels.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with 509 participants aged 18-73 years (mean age: 33.8 ± 15.6) in all settlements of Türkiye. Socio-demographic data were collected, and MPOX knowledge and concerns were assessed using a structured data form. To assess knowledge levels regarding MPOX, 15 questions were defined with 1 point given for each correct answer, and these questions were then categorized as high knowledge (≥ 10 correct answers) and low knowledge (< 10 correct answers). Univariable and multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with knowledge levels. Trust and reliance on information sources were also evaluated. The data form was distributed to participants via social media platforms.
resultsThe majority of participants (97.1%) were aware of MPOX, but only 6.5% believed adequate precautions were in place. The mean knowledge score was 7.6 ± 3.7, with 37.7% demonstrating high knowledge. In terms of concerns about MPOX, only 31.6% of participants were identified as concerned, whereas the majority (68.4%) of the participants reported no significant concerns. The most trusted source of information about MPOX among the participants was medical doctors and healthcare professionals, as indicated by 53.63% of respondents. Low knowledge was significantly associated with older age (p = 0.015), female gender (p = 0.002), lower education levels (p < 0.001), non-medical fields (p < 0.001), and lower income (p < 0.001). Social media (53.11%) was the most common information source, yet healthcare professionals (53.63%) were the most trusted. Multivariable logistic regression confirmed that being in non-medical fields (OR = 2.858, 95% CI: 1.809-4.515, p < 0.001), lower income (OR = 3.141, 95% CI: 2.015-4.896, p < 0.001), and perceived low immunity (OR = 2.264, 95% CI: 1.350-3.797, p = 0.002) independently predicted lower knowledge.
conclusionsDespite high awareness, significant gaps in MPOX knowledge exist, particularly among older adults, females, non-medical professionals, and those with low income. Public health strategies should prioritize these groups, leveraging trusted sources like healthcare professionals while improving the reliability of digital information platforms.
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