Mpox epidemiology, barriers to treatment and prevention, and perceived stigma: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The 2022 mpox outbreak in the United States primarily affected sexual minority men. Barrier to healthcare access, treatment, and vaccination against mpox are not well characterized. Stigma surrounding mpox has not been well quantified, and may significantly impede outbreak containment, compounding the public health challenges faced by marginalized populations.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the epidemiology of mpox in the U.S., explore barriers to treatment and vaccination, and evaluate stigma and its impact on individuals diagnosed with or at risk for acquiring mpox.

Methods

This cross-sectional You & Me Healthy Registry sub-study used multifaceted recruitment strategies including targeted recruitment through LGBTQ+-oriented app platforms. Eligible p

SUBMITTER: Boutzoukas AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487585 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature