Disparity in Mpox awareness and vaccine hesitancy: a cross-sectional study of 3,483 university students in Northwest China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mpox has shown a westward spreading trend in China and university students are a high-risk group. This study aimed to assess the current status of Mpox-related knowledge, attitudes, vaccination willingness, and associated factors among college students in northwestern China, so as to provide a basis for formulating targeted prevention and control strategies.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey utilizing a structured questionnaire was administered to students from nine higher education institutions in northwestern China between October 1 and 14, 2024.

Results

The study sample comprised 3,483 university students, of whom 56.90% were female, 84.81% identified as Han ethnicity, 60.03% resided in rural areas, 52.89% were younger than 20 years, and 57.45% were enrol

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12695810 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature