Mpox knowledge and vaccination hesitancy among healthcare workers in Beijing, China: A cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mpox, one of the most serious threats to global health, is now being seen in small but rising numbers in Beijing, China. Our study aimed to investigate healthcare workers' (HCWs) knowledge of Mpox and to explore reasons associated with their hesitancy to vaccinate against Mpox in Beijing, China.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs in Beijing from July 24 to August 2, 2023, through an online questionnaire. Participants answered questions about sociodemographic characteristics, Mpox information sources, Mpox knowledge, perception of vaccines, and attitudes toward Mpox vaccination. We used Chi-squared test to compare difference in Mpox vaccination hesitancy between different groups. Multivariable logistic regression models were applied to analyze

SUBMITTER: Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10831242 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature