An Online Cross-Sectional Survey of the General Population Regarding Awareness About Monkeypox: A Study Protocol

Background Monkeypox is a zoonotic illness that can spread to humans through close contact with infected animals or other individuals. The symptoms are similar to smallpox, and the disease can be severe, particularly in people with weakened immune systems. In recent years, there have been monkeypox outbreaks in several countries, leading to increased concern about its spread and the need for effective management. Materials and methods The data will be collected from an online questionnaire, which will be given in the form of Google Forms. A cross-sectional study design will be used. The study sample will be 384. Results The result will reveal that the general population in the selected area improves their knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding monkeypox. Conclusion This study will reflect on awareness regarding monkeypox in the general population.