Table 3.
Difference in attitude scores of the studied sample toward mpox pre- and post-intervention (N = 960).
| Parameter | Pre | Post | T-test | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean and SD | Mean and SD | |||
| I am confident that the worldwide populace will be able to stop the spread of the mpox virus. | 3.65±0.97 | 4.56±0.50 | 33.03 | ≤0.001 |
| I think there are sufficient prevention and control methods for the mpox virus. | 3.74±0.62 | 4.52±0.54 | 38.27 | ≤0.001 |
| I have negative feelings about the mpox virus and its neurological complications | 3.85±0.75 | 4.59±0.49 | 32.56 | ≤0.001 |
| The healthcare systems of the affected countries are under additional strain, in my opinion, as a result of the mpox virus. | 3.87±0.67 | 4.65±0.48 | 38.70 | ≤0.001 |
| I think that the mpox virus can be transmitted to KSA and can cause many neurological diseases | 3.84±0.77 | 4.63±0.48 | 34.86 | ≤0.001 |
| I think that the mpox virus’s global prevention efforts may be influenced by media coverage of the disease. | 3.82±0.54 | 4.65±0.48 | 47.78 | ≤0.001 |
| In my opinion, the mpox virus will cause a new pandemic with effects similar to COVID−19. | 3.88±0.59 | 4.61±0.49 | 39.30 | ≤0.001 |
| I want to understand more about the epidemiology of recently discovered diseases. | 3.86±0.64 | 4.55±0.53 | 33.61 | ≤0.001 |
| I think a travel medicine course ought to be a prerequisite for medical school. | 3.74±.55 | 4.44±0.53 | 38.34 | ≤0.001 |
| I think it’s unsafe to travel to places where the pox virus is present. | 3.43±0.53 | 4.39±.54 | 51.26 | ≤0.001 |
| Total attitude scores | 48.62±4.78 | 70.65±5.13 | 85.09 | ≤0.001 |