Knowledge and awareness of human mpox infection among healthcare workers: A cross-sectional study in southwestern Nigeria

Objective: To identify the knowledge and awareness level of human mpox viral infection among healthcare workers in southwestern Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Ekiti State, southwest Nigeria among 316 healthcare workers that were selected through a systematic random sampli...

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Published in:Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine 2023-06, Vol.16 (6), p.245-252
Main Authors: Ajayi, Paul Oladapo, Esan, Deborah Tolulope, Ipinnimo, Tope Michael, Olanrewaju, Moronkeji Temitope, Solomon, Oluremi Olayinka, Atanda-Owoeye, Olajumoke Oyewumi
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Language:English
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awareness
knowledge
human mpox viral infection
healthcare workers
nigeria
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Summary:Objective: To identify the knowledge and awareness level of human mpox viral infection among healthcare workers in southwestern Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Ekiti State, southwest Nigeria among 316 healthcare workers that were selected through a systematic random sampling. Data were collected with the aid of a semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire. The Chi-square test and binary logistic regression were used to find the association between the independent and dependent variables. The significance level was set at P-value
ISSN:1995-7645
2352-4146
DOI:10.4103/1995-7645.378566