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September 5, 2025BMC Health Services ResearchOpen Access

Knowledge and determinants of Mpox and infection prevention and control practices among primary health care workers in Osun State, Nigeria

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SASimiat Titilola AdeogunAAAyo Stephen AdebowaleOAOladayo David Awoyale

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Overview

Survey identifies knowledge and IPC practices related to mpox among healthcare workers in Nigeria, suggesting gender and training as key determinants.

Key Points

  • Good mpox and IPC knowledge was observed, with 71.7% of healthcare workers demonstrating strong understanding.
  • The mean scores for mpox and IPC knowledge were 4.50±1.08 and 8.20±1.74, respectively, indicating overall competence.
  • Binary logistic regression identified age, sex, and previous training as significant predictors of knowledge about mpox and IPC.
  • Periodic training and supportive supervision are necessary to enhance healthcare workers' mpox and IPC knowledge in Osun State.

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Adeogun et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c238d2b210217d64778ac3https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13264-w
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