Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward Mpox among laboratory professionals in Zambia: A cross-sectional study
The study highlights a low knowledge, a relatively low positive attitude, and poor practices toward Mpox among Zambian LPs. Identified gaps underscore the important need for targeted education and capacity-building initiatives to enhance Mpox preparedness and response.
Authors
- Sepiso K. Masenga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4376-5831)
- Moffat Nyirenda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2120-4806)
- Emmanuel Phiri
- David Chisompola (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3765-0635)
- Allen Chipipa
- Elijah Chinyante
- John Nzobokela
- Nanjela Chidima
- Lucky Kalyapu
Institutions
- Livingstone College (US)
- Northrise University (ZM)
- Mulungushi University (ZM)
- Tropical Diseases Research Centre (ZM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-11-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0335365
- Primary Topic
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00