Mpox Prevention Self-Efficacy and Associated Factors Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in China: Large Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-efficacy in mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) prevention plays a pivotal role in promoting preventive behaviors by fostering a sense of control and motivation, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM), the population most affected by mpox in many countries.

Objective

This study aims to assess the mpox prevention self-efficacy among MSM in China and identify factors influencing it, using a validated mpox prevention self-efficacy scale.

Methods

From October 2023 to March 2024, a nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted among MSM (aged ≥18 years) across 6 geographic regions in China using a snowball sampling method. The recruited participants (effective response rate=2403/2481, 96.9%) were asked to complete an anonymous questionnaire design

SUBMITTER: Gao Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11887935 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature