Risk perception and factors associated with the acceptance of smallpox vaccine against monkeypox among healthcare and healthcare support workers in Northeastern Nigeria

the healthcare workers surveyed generally felt at low risk for monkeypox yet exhibited a high willingness to accept the smallpox vaccine. Factors such as profession and perceived safety of the smallpox vaccine were linked to vaccine acceptance. Providing healthcare workers with training on vaccine safety, efficacy, and building trust regarding vaccine development is recommended.