A Study to Assess Knowledge regarding Monkeypox among People residing in selected rural areas of Pathanamthitta District with a View to Develop an Information Booklet

Monkeypox is a infectious disease that is caused by the monkeypox virus. Symptoms include painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes and fever. The natural reservoir of the Monkeypox virus is unknown- small mammals such as squirrels and monkeys are susceptible. Therefore, A descriptive study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge regarding Monkeypox among people residing in the selected rural areas of Pathanamthitta district with a view to develop an information booklet. Forty people residing in the Kuttapuzha selected by non-probability purposive sampling. Baseline variables and knowledge level of monkeypox were assessed using baseline proforma with a structured knowledge questionnaire on monkeypox. The data was Analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Knowledge regarding monkeypox among people residing in rural areas were assessed using frequency and percentage. Chi-square test was used to assess the association between knowledge score and selected baseline variables. The study findings revealed that 42% has poor knowledge, 32% has average knowledge, 18% has good knowledge, 8% has very good knowledge.