Table 1. Socio-demographic characteristics of respondents surveyed for knowledge and perception concerning mpox in Nigeria.
| Variables | Frequency n = 1544 | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Age (in years) | ||
| <30 | 563 | 36.5 |
| 30–44 | 673 | 43.6 |
| ≥45 | 308 | 19.9 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 938 | 60.8 |
| Female | 606 | 39.2 |
| Highest Educational Qualification | ||
| Tertiary education | 1418 | 91.8 |
| Secondary education | 126 | 8.2 |
| Occupation | ||
| Academics | 306 | 19.8 |
| Healthcare worker | 832 | 53.9 |
| Tertiary student | 406 | 26.3 |
| Marital Status | ||
| Single | 613 | 39.7 |
| Married | 931 | 60.3 |
| Geopolitical Zone of Residence | ||
| North-central | 187 | 12.1 |
| Northeast | 286 | 18.5 |
| North-west | 335 | 21.7 |
| Southeast | 315 | 20.4 |
| South-south | 82 | 5.3 |
| South-west | 339 | 22 |
| Location of Residence | ||
| Urban Area | 1267 | 82.1 |
| Rural Area | 277 | 17.9 |