Table 5.
Attitude of Healthcare professionals towards mpox.
| S/N | Statement | Responses (%) | Median | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | A | N | D | SD | |||||
| 1 | I have bad feelings toward the mpox virus that it might become a worldwide pandemic | 52 (22.9) |
88 (38.8) |
42 (18.5) |
33 (14.5) |
12 (5.3) |
A | ||
| 2 | I think that mpox can add a new burden on the healthcare system of the affected countries |
106 (46.7) |
96 (42.3) |
17 (7.5) |
6 (2.6) |
2 (0.9) |
A | ||
| 3 | In my opinion, the mpox vaccine should be used when available |
132 (58.1) |
67 (29.5) |
19 (8.4) |
8 (3.5) |
1 (0.4) |
SA | ||
| 4 | In my opinion, the early detection of mpox virus can improve treatment and outcome |
172 (75.8) |
47 (20.7) |
6 (2.6) |
2 (0.9) |
- | SA | ||
| 5 | I think that mass media coverage of mpox may influence its prevention |
152 (67.0) |
59 (26.0) |
7 (3.1) |
7 (3.1) |
2 (0.9) |
SA | ||
| 6 | In my opinion, mpox can be reduced by following the appropriate guidelines |
145 (63.9) |
72 (31.7) |
6 (2.6) |
2 (0.9) |
2 (0.9) |
SA | ||
| 7 | I am concerned about the potential spread of mpox within my community/region |
77 (33.9) |
99 (43.6) |
34 (15.0) |
8 (3.5) |
9 (4.0) |
A | ||
| Score | Frequency (%) | Remark | |||||||
| 0–49% | - | Negative Attitude | |||||||
| 50–69% | 126 (55.5) | Moderate Attitude | |||||||
| 70–100% | 101 (44.5) | Positive Attitude | |||||||
Key: SA = Strongly Agree-5; A = Agree-4; N = Neutral-3; D = Disagree-2; SD = Strongly Disagree-1.