Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward mpox among university health science students in Türkiye: a cross-sectional study

Our study highlights gaps in mpox knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices among university health sciences students. Low willingness to receive a mpox vaccine was the most prominent finding, and many students reported concerns about side effects as their main reason for reluctance. Reliance on social media for information was also common, underscoring the need for targeted educational campaigns that address vaccine safety and promote accurate information dissemination.