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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Nursing Education

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  • The 2022 mpox (monkeypox) outbreak highlighted global health security vulnerabilities.
  • Assessing healthcare professionals' awareness is critical for preparedness, especially in regions with limited data.
  • No mpox cases were documented in Palestine at the time of the study.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the knowledge level of nurses in Palestine regarding mpox.
  • To identify factors influencing nurses' understanding of mpox.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 379 nurses in Palestine.
  • Utilized a validated electronic questionnaire with 30 multiple-choice questions on mpox knowledge.
  • Collected sociodemographic data and assessed knowledge on a scale of 0-10.

Main Results:

  • The average mpox knowledge score among nurses was 5.5 out of 10.
  • Only 33.5% of participants exhibited a high level of understanding.
  • Higher knowledge scores were significantly associated with attendance at mpox lectures, advanced education, clinical experience, and work setting.

Conclusions:

  • Palestinian nurses possess basic but insufficient knowledge of mpox prevention, transmission, and treatment.
  • Addressing urban-rural disparities and enhancing training are essential for strengthening healthcare response.
  • Integrating mpox education into nursing curricula is recommended to improve preparedness.