Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward mpox among university health science students in Turkiye: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this study was to examine the level of knowledge, attitudes and preventive practices regarding mpox among health science students.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted among a group of students from four schools of a university in İstanbul, Türkiye. All students were invited to participate voluntarily, and the final sample represented convenience sampling based on classroom attendance. A total of 1,466 students participated with a participation rate of 31%. Data were collected between September 20 and October 15, 2024, using a paper-based self-administered questionnaire that was distributed and retrieved in person during class sessions. The questionnaire included questions to describe demographic characteristics and to measure the level of k

SUBMITTER: Atac O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12577391 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature