Prevalence of Mpox Vaccine Acceptance Among Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a re-emerging viral disease. Vaccine acceptance is crucial for preventing its spread. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the acceptance of the Mpox vaccine among student populations.

Methods

We searched electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase, up to 14 September 2024. The studies included were observational, such as cross-sectional and cohort studies, and specifically assessed vaccine acceptance for Mpox vaccines among students. R version 4.4 was used to perform the meta-analysis, and sensitivity analyses were conducted to assess the robustness of the findings. The publication bias was evaluated using Doi plots.

Results

Of the 143 studies initially identified, eight studies were

SUBMITTER: Yappalparvi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11860471 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature