Table 4.
Behavioral intention and cognition related to mpoxa testing among YMSMb from 6 provinces of China in September 2022 (N=2493).
| Variables | Value | ||
| Intention of getting mpox testing by scenario (frequency of choosing likely and very likely), n (%) | |||
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When I had mpox symptoms | 2302 (92.3) | |
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When I had mpox symptoms and testing was free | 2324 (93.2) | |
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When I had close contact with patients with mpox | 2320 (93.1) | |
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When I had close contact with patients with mpox and testing was free | 2342 (93.9) | |
| Total intention score ranging from 4 to 20, mean (SD) | 18.5 (2.5) | ||
| Perceived benefits of mpox testing (frequency of choosing agree and strongly agree), n (%) | |||
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It can help me know in time whether I have an mpox infection. | 2300 (92.3) | |
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It can protect people around me from mpox infection. | 2249 (90.2) | |
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It can assist the country in preventing and managing mpox epidemics. | 2293 (92.0) | |
| Total perceived benefits score ranging from 3 to 15, mean (SD) | 13.4 (1.9) | ||
| Perceived barriers to mpox testing (frequency of choosing agree and strongly agree), n (%) | |||
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I am worried that the testing fee might be high. | 1495 (60.0) | |
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I am worried that my MSMc identity might be revealed due to testing. | 1091 (43.8) | |
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I am worried that undergoing testing might be inconvenient. | 1324 (53.1) | |
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I am worried that my testing results might be positive. | 1370 (55.0) | |
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I am worried that my testing results might be revealed to others (eg, family members, colleagues, classmates). | 1543 (61.9) | |
| Total perceived barriers score ranging from 5 to 25, mean (SD) | 17.8 (4.4) | ||
| Self-efficacy of mpox testing (frequency of choosing agree and strongly agree), n (%) | |||
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I am confident in taking an mpox test. | 1863 (74.7) | |
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I think it is easy for me to take an mpox test if I want. | 1627 (65.3) | |
| Total self-efficacy score ranging from 2 to 10, mean (SD) | 7.9 (1.6) | ||
ampox: monkeypox.
bYMSM: young men who have sex with men.
cMSM: men who have sex with men.