1. Assessment of MPOX infection-related knowledge levels, concerns, and associated factors: a community-based cross-sectional study
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Mehmet Emin Arayici, Suleyman Dolu, Hasan Ozdek Sayilir, Hatice Simsek, and Sükran Kose
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Monkeypox ,Knowledge level ,Concern ,Adults ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Abstract Background MPOX (Monkeypox) is a zoonotic disease of increasing global concern due to its re-emergence and potential for human-to-human transmission. Effective public health interventions rely on understanding socio-demographic determinants of knowledge and perceptions of the disease. This study aimed to investigate MPOX-related knowledge and concerns among a diverse sample in Türkiye, identifying key factors influencing knowledge levels. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 509 participants aged 18–73 years (mean age: 33.8 ± 15.6) in all settlements of Türkiye. Socio-demographic data were collected, and MPOX knowledge and concerns were assessed using a structured data form. To assess knowledge levels regarding MPOX, 15 questions were defined with 1 point given for each correct answer, and these questions were then categorized as high knowledge (≥ 10 correct answers) and low knowledge (
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- 2025
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