Human Monkeypox knowledge gaps among nurses: implications for training and outbreak preparedness

While they show a rudimentary awareness of MPOX, Palestinian nurses are not well-versed in its prevention, treatment, and transmission. Healthcare preparation must be strengthened by addressing urban-rural inequities, implementing thorough training, and incorporating MPOX into nursing curricula.

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BMC Medical Education
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2026-02-05
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-08623-y
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Poxvirus research and outbreaks
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Abstract

While they show a rudimentary awareness of MPOX, Palestinian nurses are not well-versed in its prevention, treatment, and transmission. Healthcare preparation must be strengthened by addressing urban-rural inequities, implementing thorough training, and incorporating MPOX into nursing curricula.

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Openalex Percentile: Top 64%
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