Table 4.
Description of the monkeypox attitude scale items’ responses.
| Monkeypox Attitude Scale Items | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly Agree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In my opinion, early detection of MPOX virus can improve treatment and outcome | 30 (4.6%) | 44 (6.8%) | 110 (17.0%) | 209 (32.4%) | 253 (39.2%) |
| In my opinion, MPOX virus can be treated at home | 26 (4.0%) | 87 (13.5%) | 162 (25.1%) | 261 (40.4%) | 110 (17.0%) |
| In my opinion, the MPOX virus transmission can be reduced by following the appropriate instructions provided | 21 (3.3%) | 44 (6.8%) | 104 (16.1%) | 264 (40.9%) | 213 (33.0%) |
| In my opinion, if there is an available MPOX vaccine for the disease, it should be used | 19 (2.9%) | 59 (9.1%) | 128 (19.8%) | 236 (36.5%) | 204 (31.6%) |
| In my opinion, awareness of MPOX disease in society is sufficient | 129 (20.0%) | 165 (25.5%) | 142 (22.0%) | 115 (17.8%) | 95 (14.7%) |
| In my opinion, MPOX can cause death | 107 (16.6%) | 170 (26.3%) | 191 (29.6%) | 101 (15.6%) | 77 (11.9%) |
| In my opinion, MPOX virus can be transmitted from domestic pets to humans | 69 (10.7%) | 107 (16.6%) | 179 (27.7%) | 155 (24.0%) | 136 (21.1%) |
| In my opinion, the authorities should restrict travel to and from the areas of outbreak of MPOX disease | 36 (5.6%) | 55 (8.5%) | 164 (25.4%) | 224 (34.7%) | 167 (25.9%) |
| In my opinion, authorities should isolate people infected with MPOX in private hospitals | 36 (5.6%) | 57 (8.8%) | 165 (25.5%) | 213 (33.0%) | 175 (27.1%) |
MPOX: monkeypox.