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Nurses´ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding Mpox: scoping review
| Resumo: | Introduction: Mpox, a re-emerging zoonotic disease, was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization. Nurses play a key role in early detection, infection prevention and control, health education, and psychosocial sup-port. However, their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding Mpox remain insufficiently consolidated. Objective: To map existing evidence on nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding Mpox. Methods: A scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. Searches were performed in Google Scholar, MEDLINE, B-On, ProQuest, and PubMed (September 2025). Eligible studies included quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method designs, systematic reviews, and grey literature published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Study selection and data extraction were carried out independently by two reviewers. Results: Eight studies published between 2023 and 2025 were included. Nurses generally showed low-to-moderate levels of knowledge, with persistent gaps in understanding transmission routes and infection prevention measures. Attitudes towards Mpox management were consistently positive, reflecting willingness to learn and to adhere to preventive recommendations. In contrast, reported practices were uneven, largely shaped by limited resources, unclear protocols, and a lack of sustained institutional support. Conclusion: Nurses’ positive attitudes toward Mpox provide a strong foundation for outbreak preparedness. Nevertheless, knowledge gaps and systemic barriers hinder the consistent implementation of effective practices. Educational interventions, integration of emerg-ing diseases into nursing curricula, and sustained institutional support are essential to ensure safe care and strengthen resilience against future infectious disease outbreaks. |
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| Autores principais: | Guerreiro, Rui |
| Outros Autores: | Constâncio , Judite; Lusquinhos, Leonel |
| Assunto: | Life and Healthcare Sciences |
| Ano: | 2025 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | artigo |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Instituto Politécnico de Viseu |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Millenium |
| Resumo: | Introduction: Mpox, a re-emerging zoonotic disease, was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization. Nurses play a key role in early detection, infection prevention and control, health education, and psychosocial sup-port. However, their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding Mpox remain insufficiently consolidated. Objective: To map existing evidence on nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding Mpox. Methods: A scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. Searches were performed in Google Scholar, MEDLINE, B-On, ProQuest, and PubMed (September 2025). Eligible studies included quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method designs, systematic reviews, and grey literature published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Study selection and data extraction were carried out independently by two reviewers. Results: Eight studies published between 2023 and 2025 were included. Nurses generally showed low-to-moderate levels of knowledge, with persistent gaps in understanding transmission routes and infection prevention measures. Attitudes towards Mpox management were consistently positive, reflecting willingness to learn and to adhere to preventive recommendations. In contrast, reported practices were uneven, largely shaped by limited resources, unclear protocols, and a lack of sustained institutional support. Conclusion: Nurses’ positive attitudes toward Mpox provide a strong foundation for outbreak preparedness. Nevertheless, knowledge gaps and systemic barriers hinder the consistent implementation of effective practices. Educational interventions, integration of emerg-ing diseases into nursing curricula, and sustained institutional support are essential to ensure safe care and strengthen resilience against future infectious disease outbreaks. |
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