Knowledge and attitudes towards mpox and effect of intervention among College of Applied Medical Sciences students
ABSTRACTObjectives: This research aims to assess the base level of knowledge and attitude of Applied Medical Sciences Students regarding mpox and whether an educational intervention could improve their knowledge and attitude. Methods: A quasi-experimental research was used, involving 960 medical stu...
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| author | Ateya Megahed Ibrahim Donia Elsaid Fathi Zaghamir |
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| description | ABSTRACTObjectives: This research aims to assess the base level of knowledge and attitude of Applied Medical Sciences Students regarding mpox and whether an educational intervention could improve their knowledge and attitude. Methods: A quasi-experimental research was used, involving 960 medical students from Applied Medical Sciences College at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, KSA. They were recruited from the beginning of November 2022 till the mid of January 2023 based on the non-randomized sampling method. A standardized, anonymous, and closed-ended questionnaire was used, compromising three main sections: participants’ demographics, knowledge, and attitudes toward the mpox epidemic. Results: Total knowledge scores of the studied sample in the pretest phase were 45.43 ± 6.29 compared to 65.03 ± 2.93 in the post-test phase. Besides, total attitude scores were 48.62 ± 4.78 before program implementation, while after conducting the program reached 70.65 ± 5.13. There was a notable improvement in the total knowledge score of the sample studied after the intervention was implemented, particularly for neurological manifestations. Conclusion: After the program’s implementation, there was an obvious improvement in the medical students’ total knowledge and attitude scores concerning the mpox epidemic. It is necessary to initiate well-organized training initiatives for all other medical faculties, paramedics, and applied health institutions in Saudi Arabia. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a47cc5fd02d241889cba6da7b9d72fdb2023-11-27T14:59:05ZengTaylor & Francis GroupLibyan Journal of Medicine1993-28201819-63572023-12-0118110.1080/19932820.2023.2222448Knowledge and attitudes towards mpox and effect of intervention among College of Applied Medical Sciences studentsAteya Megahed Ibrahim0Donia Elsaid Fathi Zaghamir1Nursing Department, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Alkarj, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaNursing Department, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Alkarj, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaABSTRACTObjectives: This research aims to assess the base level of knowledge and attitude of Applied Medical Sciences Students regarding mpox and whether an educational intervention could improve their knowledge and attitude. Methods: A quasi-experimental research was used, involving 960 medical students from Applied Medical Sciences College at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, KSA. They were recruited from the beginning of November 2022 till the mid of January 2023 based on the non-randomized sampling method. A standardized, anonymous, and closed-ended questionnaire was used, compromising three main sections: participants’ demographics, knowledge, and attitudes toward the mpox epidemic. Results: Total knowledge scores of the studied sample in the pretest phase were 45.43 ± 6.29 compared to 65.03 ± 2.93 in the post-test phase. Besides, total attitude scores were 48.62 ± 4.78 before program implementation, while after conducting the program reached 70.65 ± 5.13. There was a notable improvement in the total knowledge score of the sample studied after the intervention was implemented, particularly for neurological manifestations. Conclusion: After the program’s implementation, there was an obvious improvement in the medical students’ total knowledge and attitude scores concerning the mpox epidemic. It is necessary to initiate well-organized training initiatives for all other medical faculties, paramedics, and applied health institutions in Saudi Arabia.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19932820.2023.2222448Attitudeeducational programknowledgempoxneurologicalnursing students |
| spellingShingle | Ateya Megahed Ibrahim Donia Elsaid Fathi Zaghamir Knowledge and attitudes towards mpox and effect of intervention among College of Applied Medical Sciences students Libyan Journal of Medicine Attitude educational program knowledge mpox neurological nursing students |
| title | Knowledge and attitudes towards mpox and effect of intervention among College of Applied Medical Sciences students |
| title_full | Knowledge and attitudes towards mpox and effect of intervention among College of Applied Medical Sciences students |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge and attitudes towards mpox and effect of intervention among College of Applied Medical Sciences students |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge and attitudes towards mpox and effect of intervention among College of Applied Medical Sciences students |
| title_short | Knowledge and attitudes towards mpox and effect of intervention among College of Applied Medical Sciences students |
| title_sort | knowledge and attitudes towards mpox and effect of intervention among college of applied medical sciences students |
| topic | Attitude educational program knowledge mpox neurological nursing students |
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