Table 3.
Behavioral intention and cognition related to mpoxa vaccination among YMSMb from 6 provinces of China in September 2022 (N=2493).
| Variables | Value | |
| Intention of receiving mpox vaccination by scenario (frequency of choosing likely and very likely), n (%) | ||
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When there was no local case reported | 1651 (66.2) |
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When there was no local case reported and the vaccine was free | 1971 (79.1) |
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When there were local cases reported | 2112 (84.7) |
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When there were local cases reported and the vaccine was free | 2204 (88.4) |
| Total intention score ranging from 4 to 20, mean (SD) | 16.8 (3.6) | |
| Perceived benefits of mpox vaccination (frequency of choosing agree and strongly agree), n (%) | ||
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It can protect me from mpox infection. | 1948 (78.1) |
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It can protect those around me from mpox infection. | 1997 (80.1) |
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It can assist the country in preventing and controlling the mpox epidemic. | 2187 (87.7) |
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It can make me to work, study, and live normally. | 1954 (78.4) |
| Total perceived benefits score ranging from 4 to 20, mean (SD) | 16.6 (2.9) | |
| Perceived barriers to mpox vaccination (frequency of choosing agree and strongly agree), n (%) | ||
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I am worried that the vaccination fee might be high. | 1316 (52.8) |
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I am worried that my MSMc identity might be revealed due to vaccination. | 1002 (40.2) |
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I am worried that receiving vaccination might be inconvenient. | 1230 (49.3) |
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I am worried that the vaccine might have side effects. | 1598 (64.1) |
| Total perceived barriers score ranging from 4 to 20, mean (SD) | 13.8 (3.5) | |
| Self-efficacy of mpox vaccination (frequency of choosing agree and strongly agree), n (%) | ||
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I am confident in taking mpox vaccination. | 1717 (68.9) |
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I think it is easy for me to take mpox vaccination if I want. | 1490 (59.8) |
| Total self-efficacy score ranging from 2 to 10, mean (SD) | 7.5 (1.5) | |
ampox: monkeypox.
bYMSM: young men who have sex with men.
cMSM: men who have sex with men.