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Knowledge of Human Monkeypox Virus Infection among Healthcare Providers and Associated Factors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Sofonias Girma Bekele
Sofonias Girma Bekele
Global Health and Health Policy Department, Addis Continental Institute of Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia;
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Walelegn Worku Yallew
Walelegn Worku Yallew
Global Health and Health Policy Department, Addis Continental Institute of Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia;
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Hanna Melesse
Hanna Melesse
Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department, Addis Continental Institute of Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Human monkeypox virus infection (mpox) is a reemerging viral zoonotic disease that has been occurring outside of locations where it has been endemic in Africa. To understand the shifting epidemiology of this disease and respond accordingly, increased clinical skill and professional capabilities are essential. However, there are no studies assessing the knowledge of healthcare professionals in Ethiopia on mpox. Hence, this paper aimed to assess knowledge of the infection and associated factors among healthcare providers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, specifically knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of mpox, from November 14, 2022 to November 25, 2022. A facility-based cross-sectional study design was used. Knowledge was assessed using a structured questionnaire, and a 70% Bloom’s cutoff point was used to classify the scores. A pretest was conducted in a similar setting before data collection. Frequencies, percentages, and bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used. The majority of participants, 128 (64.6% with 95% CI), scored below 70% on knowledge questions. Professionals with experience of 5 years or less had better knowledge than those who had worked longer (adjusted odds ratio: 0.301; 95% CI: 0.149–0.609; P = 0.000). Knowledge of mpox among healthcare providers in Addis Ababa was poor across sociodemographic and professional variables. Thus, education on mpox among healthcare providers in Ethiopia is critical in preparing the workforce and limiting potential damage to the country.
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Disclosures: The research and ethical review board of Addis Continental Institute of Public Health (ACIPH) granted ethical clearance (Reference No. ACIPH-MPH/054/15). Written informed consent was obtained from participants with a consent form detailing the rights of the participants, including voluntary participation, anonymity and confidentiality of the participants and their responses, and a right to withdraw without justification. COVID-19 precautionary measures were taken at all times.
Current contact information: Sofonias Girma Bekele, Global Health and Health Policy Department, Addis Continental Institute of Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, E-mail: drsofoniasgirma@gmail.com. Walelegn Worku Yallew, Global Health and Health Policy Department, Addis Continental Institute of Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, E-mail: walelegnw@gmail.com. Hanna Melesse, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department, Addis Continental Institute of Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, E-mail: hannamelesse@gmail.com.
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