Assessment of MPOX infection-related knowledge levels, concerns, and associated factors: a community-based cross-sectional study
Despite 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.
Authors
- Hatice Şimşek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7209-485X)
- Süleyman Dolu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7496-9493)
- Şükran Köse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4228-1213)
- Mehmet Emin Arayıcı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0492-5129)
- Hasan Özdek Sayılır
Institutions
- Dokuz Eylül University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-01-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21384-5
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.07