Perceptions, precautions, and vaccine acceptance related to monkeypox in the public in China: A cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organization declared monkeypox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted to understand beliefs, attitudes, perceived preventive measures, and vaccination acceptance related to monkeypox in the public in China.

Methods

Between August 30 and September 15, 2022, we recruited adults through an online survey platform. Demographic characteristics, perceptions, common knowledge, concerns, attitudes, willingness to adopt preventive measures (including hygiene practices, social distancing, and travel avoidance), and vaccination acceptance related to monkeypox were collected. Logistic regression was used to assess correlates of concerns about monkeypox, willingness to adopt preventive measures, and

SUBMITTER: Wang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9743792 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature